The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has officially extended the application deadline for the 2025/2026 academic session, shifting the closing date from January 31, 2026, to February 27, 2026. According to the Fund, the extension is intended to give more students sufficient time to complete and submit their applications, ensuring that eligible Nigerians are not…
The Nigeria Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has revealed that although students in part-time programmes and private tertiary institutions are currently not covered by the federal student loan scheme, plans are already in place to include them in the future. The Managing Director of NELFUND, Mr Akintunde Sawyerr, disclosed this in Abuja while speaking to journalists,…
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has issued a crucial update for students struggling with their upkeep payments. In a post on X, the agency informed that applicants now have the ability to reset their account information directly through the Student Loan Portal. “Important Update for Student Loan Applicants! You can now reset your account…
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has officially announced the opening of its student loan application portal for the 2025/2026 academic session. The loan portal will be accessible from Thursday, October 23, 2025, and will be close on Saturday, January 31, 2026. According to NELFUND, the initiative aims to promote inclusive access to higher education…
The management of NELFUND is pleased to responded to the Nigerian students enquiries by releasing NELFUND Student Loan FAQs. This comprehensive comprises answers to all questions students have been asking thus far. The management of NELFUND student loan acknowledge that they understand that many students and parents/guardians have questions regarding upkeep disbursement, application challenges, and…
The Nelfund Student Loan through the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has announced that 449,000 students across 218 institutions have so far benefited from its student loan scheme, with over N85 billion disbursed for tuition and upkeep. Managing Director Akintunde Sawyerr revealed that repayment will begin two years after beneficiaries complete their National Youth Service…
The Nigeria Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) announced that it has completely digitized its Student Loan Application System (SLAS) to enhance and expedite the loan processing experience for both institutions and applicants. “As the result of this upgrade, all accredited institutions must now request access to SLAS in order to verify and upload student information pertinent…
The management of Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), Akintunde Sawyerr just announced via the fund official X handle that Nelfund April disbursement for upkeep payments to eligible student beneficiaries across the country has commenced. “While most payments have been successfully processed, a small number of beneficiaries may experience a delay due to the recent upgrade…
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has announced plans to send its IT teams to educational institutions throughout Nigeria to facilitate direct integration with their student portals. This information was shared by Mr. Akintunde Sawyerr, Managing Director of NELFUND, during a workshop and stakeholder engagement event held on Tuesday in Abuja. To streamline the student…
Have you paid your school fees and then realized that Nelfund Student Loan, generally known as NELFUND has later approved your application? If yes, you don’t worry on how to write a refund letter on Nelfund Student Loan to your institution. This guide is primarily for you. Today, we will work you through the step-by-step…
The Nigeria Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) wishes to inform all student loan beneficiaries that disbursement status can be independently verified via their personal dashboard on the NELFUND portal. Students are hereby reminded that there are two reliable forms of notification confirming that their student loan has been disbursed. Recent updates on your Nelfund Student Loan…
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has clarified the requirements for the scheme, detailing why students enrolled in postgraduate programs are not eligible to apply for the funding. During an appearance on TVC’s Breakfast Saturday, the Managing Director of the Fund, Akintunde Sawyerr, made this clarification. Sawyerr also responded to queries regarding the loan eligibility…
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund issued a warning on Saturday, advising students to be cautious about applying for student loans through fraudulent websites and portals. The Fund emphasized its commitment to ensuring that qualified students receive student loans but urged them to be wary of deceptive sites that pretend to be the official website of…
The application for the 2023/2024 Nelfund student loan cycle has closed on February 21 and the new application cycle for 2024/2025 has opened on February 22, 2025. Click here to start your application for NelFUND Student Loan 2024/2025. Related News NYSC Timetable 2024/2025 For Batch A,B,C – Stream 1 & 2 Mobilization UI Releases 2024/2025…
Students from at least 23 public universities and polytechnics have expressed their concerns about the slow disbursement of their approved loans from the Nigerian Education Loan Fund, especially as deadlines for tuition payment and examinations approach. Pay Attention: Join our WhatsApp channel for the latest updates to take part in our weekly or monthly student giveaway challenges and…
We live in a digital era, and various innovative methods of generating income online have emerged to cater to different needs, including the financial requirements for education. This has prompted the government to contribute to this effort. Overview of the Nelfund Education Student Loan (NELFUND) Scheme Nelfund student loan application for 2025/2026 has started, commence…
Today, we’ll be discussing how to write a follow-up letter for a refund request for Nelfund Student Loan at your institutional level. Whether it’s for tuition fees, bundle fees, or any other payments, this guide will help you craft a polite and effective follow-up letter. Why write a follow-up letter for the refund of your…
Mr. Akintunde Sawyerr, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), reiterated that NELFUND has started receiving applications for the 2024/2025 academic session. To avoid delay in the processing of your application, you are advised to apply as early as possible, Sawyerr stated. He encouraged students at higher education institutions…
The Managing Director of the Nigerian Loan Education Fund (NELFUND) has announced that the NELFUND student loan program will prioritize two major categories of students in the incoming session. First, those studying courses that are geared towards boosting Nigeria’s development as a nation. The second set of students are those in the 300 levels and…
Osun State University (UNIOSUN) has urged newly enrolled students to use the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) to reduce financial worries and focus on their studies. READ ALSO: We’ll focus more on two categories of students next session – NELFUND This announcement was made by the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Clement Adebooye, at the university’s 18th Matriculation Ceremony…
The Managing Director of NELFUND, Akintunde Sawyerr, has officially announced that NELFUND is set to accept a total of 400,000 new students for the 2024/2025 academic year across Nigerian institutions, including universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education. Get real-time news updates from Dailylight! Follow us on our WhatsApp channel for breaking news, Job updates, Cryptocurrency updates,…
The Federal Government has approved an additional loan of N110 billion for students at public tertiary institutions across the country. Sixty percent of the proceeds from the current academic session will be distributed to the institutions where successful applicants study. The remaining 40% will be distributed directly to the beneficiaries as an upkeep stipend. Get…
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has given out N12 billion in loans to eligible students at different higher learning institutions in the country since its official establishment in March 25, 2024 Get real-time news updates from Dailylight! Follow us on our WhatsApp channel for breaking news, Job updates, Cryptocurrency updates, exclusive stories and scholarship…
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has released another upkeep payment to all approved applicants. Get real-time news updates from Dailylight! Follow us on our WhatsApp channel for breaking news, Job updates, Cryptocurrency updates, exclusive stories and scholarship updates, and educational videos. Join our WhatsApp Channel now If you can remember earlier this month,…
As regards the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), a lot of students have been asking quite several questions as regards their student loan application. Therefore, having reached out to the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) officials, the Dailylight channel has compiled 25+ Frequently Asked Questions and appropriate answers. PAY ATTENTION: Get daily updates on scholarships, jobs,…
