{"id":7048377,"date":"2026-08-26T20:48:47","date_gmt":"2026-08-26T20:48:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/peraltafinancing.com\/uncategorized\/fg-opens-nelfund-loan-portal-for-students-check-application-dates-goldennewsng\/"},"modified":"2026-08-26T20:48:47","modified_gmt":"2026-08-26T20:48:47","slug":"fg-opens-nelfund-loan-portal-for-students-check-application-dates-goldennewsng","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/?p=7048377","title":{"rendered":"FG Opens NELFUND Loan Portal for Students \u2014 Check Application Dates \u2013 goldennewsng"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div itemprop=\"text\">\n<h3 data-start=\"424\" data-end=\"487\"><strong data-start=\"428\" data-end=\"487\">NELFUND Opens Student Loan Portal for 2025\/2026 Session<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"489\" data-end=\"779\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/goldennewsng.com\/tag\/nelfund\/\"><strong>Nigerian Education Loan Fund<\/strong><\/a> (NELFUND) has officially announced the opening of its student loan application portal for the 2025\/2026 academic session. According to a statement from the agency, the portal will be open from <strong data-start=\"715\" data-end=\"776\">Thursday, October 23, 2025, to Saturday, January 31, 2026<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"781\" data-end=\"1070\">The move marks another milestone in the federal government\u2019s efforts to make tertiary education more accessible and inclusive for Nigerian students. The scheme aims to provide interest-free loans to eligible students across accredited universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1072\" data-end=\"1491\">NELFUND expressed appreciation for the ongoing cooperation of tertiary institutions nationwide and called for continued collaboration to ensure a smooth rollout. The agency urged all institutions to <strong data-start=\"1271\" data-end=\"1317\">update and upload verified student records, <\/strong>both returning and newly admitted, on the NELFUND Student Verification Portal. This step is crucial for applicants to successfully access and benefit from the loan programme.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1072\" data-end=\"1491\"><a href=\"https:\/\/goldennewsng.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/nelfu.jpeg\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-137069 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/goldennewsng.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/nelfu-227x300.jpeg\" alt=\"FG Opens NELFUND Loan Portal for Students\" width=\"227\" height=\"300\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1493\" data-end=\"1759\">According to the release signed by <strong data-start=\"1528\" data-end=\"1554\">Mrs. Oseyemi Oluwatuyi<\/strong>, Director of Strategic Communications at NELFUND, institutions are also encouraged to demonstrate flexibility in enforcing registration and fee payment deadlines for students awaiting loan disbursement.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1761\" data-end=\"1993\">The statement further advised tertiary institutions that have not yet commenced their 2025\/2026 academic calendar to formally communicate with NELFUND, submitting their approved schedules to facilitate flexible processing timelines.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1995\" data-end=\"2242\">The agency reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring that <strong data-start=\"2049\" data-end=\"2118\">no student loses access to education due to financial constraints<\/strong>, urging institutions to consider temporary registration measures for students whose applications are still being processed.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2641\" data-end=\"2872\">The<strong> student loan scheme<\/strong>, one of the key education reform initiatives under the current administration, aims to reduce dropout rates linked to economic hardship and empower young Nigerians with equal opportunities for higher learning.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2874\" data-end=\"3070\">With the 2025\/2026 application window now open, eligible students are encouraged to begin their applications early and rely only on official NELFUND platforms for accurate information and updates.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"3077\" data-end=\"3117\"\/>\n<h3 data-start=\"3077\" data-end=\"3117\"><strong data-start=\"3081\" data-end=\"3117\">Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3119\" data-end=\"3266\"><strong data-start=\"3119\" data-end=\"3186\">1. When is the NELFUND student loan portal opening and closing?<\/strong><br data-start=\"3186\" data-end=\"3189\"\/>The portal opens on <strong data-start=\"3209\" data-end=\"3229\">October 23, 2025<\/strong>, and closes on <strong data-start=\"3245\" data-end=\"3265\">January 31, 2026<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3268\" data-end=\"3438\"><strong data-start=\"3268\" data-end=\"3329\">2. Who is eligible to apply for the NELFUND student loan?<\/strong><br data-start=\"3329\" data-end=\"3332\"\/>All returning and newly admitted students of <strong data-start=\"3377\" data-end=\"3413\">accredited tertiary institutions<\/strong> in Nigeria are eligible.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3440\" data-end=\"3610\"><strong data-start=\"3440\" data-end=\"3483\">3. What information is needed to apply?<\/strong><br data-start=\"3483\" data-end=\"3486\"\/>Fresh students may use either their <strong data-start=\"3522\" data-end=\"3542\">Admission Number<\/strong> or <strong data-start=\"3546\" data-end=\"3574\">JAMB Registration Number<\/strong> in place of a matriculation number.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3612\" data-end=\"3779\"><strong data-start=\"3612\" data-end=\"3653\">4. Is the NELFUND loan interest-free?<\/strong><br data-start=\"3653\" data-end=\"3656\"\/>Yes. The NELFUND student loan is designed to be <strong data-start=\"3704\" data-end=\"3721\">interest-free<\/strong>, ensuring affordability and inclusivity for all students.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>NELFUND Opens Student Loan Portal for 2025\/2026 Session The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has officially announced the opening of its student loan application portal for the 2025\/2026 academic session. 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