NELFUND ANNOUNCES APPLICATION FOR 2026/2027 ACADEMIC SESSION
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund(NELFUND) has announced the opening of applications for the 2026/27 academic session, allowing eligible students in Nigerian tertiary institutions to apply for financial support through the Federal Government’s student loan programme.
WHAT IS NELFUND?
A scheme backed by Federal Government of Nigeria designed to provide financial assistance for eligible students to support the cost of their higher education by paying tuition fee (partly or in full) and a monthly 20,000 Naira stipend during active school period.
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Who Can Apply?
Only Nigerian Student in a Nigeria institution are eligible for the interest free loan
Students seeking to apply should complete the required verification and application process through the official NELFUND portal.
The registration process includes:
- Confirmation of Nigerian citizenship
- Verification of educational information using matriculation number
- Verification of student status
- Provision of required personal and academic information to back the former
NELFUND states that the student loan is interest-free, with repayment subject to the terms and conditions of the student loan programme meaning application will not start paying back until 2 years after NYSC
Application Portal
Students can begin or continue their application through the official NELFUND Student Loan Portal:
Note: Applicants should check the portal and official NELFUND channels for the applicable application deadline and any additional requirements for the 2026/2027 academic session.
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