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 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…
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…
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…
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) management has partnered with individual institutional management to provide multiple ways to reach them. This implies that you do not have to raise NELFUND tickets again! The new channels are: Follow Dailylight WhatsApp channel for latest updates on Nelfund Student Loan, verified scholarship opportunities, practical educational content that makes…
