The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) is reshaping the landscape of education in Nigeria by providing interest-free student loans, removing financial obstacles to academic achievement. Introduced by the Federal Government under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, this initiative represents a major stride toward making higher education accessible to all Nigerian students.
The NELFUND student loan application portal — https://portal.nelf.gov.ng/auth/login — officially launched on May 24, 2024. This is your chance to obtain the financial assistance needed to pursue your educational aspirations.
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How to Apply for a NELFUND Student Loan
Step 1: Create an Account
- Visit nelf.gov.ng or go directly to the loan portal: portal.nelf.gov.ng
- Click the “Apply Now” button.
- Select “Get Started” and respond to the initial questions.
- Confirm your citizenship by choosing “Yes, I am a Nigerian.”
- Select your institution from the list and enter your matriculation number to verify your student status.
- Provide your JAMB details. If your NIN isn’t linked to JAMB, you’ll be prompted to input your NIN for validation.
- Enter your email address and create a password, then click “Create Account.”
- Open your email and click the verification link to complete the registration.
Step 2: Complete Your Profile
- Log in using your registered email and password.
- Update Contact Information: Enter your phone number, home address, state, and local government area.
- Educational Details: Choose your institution and re-enter your matriculation number.
- Bank Information: Provide your BVN, select your bank, and input your account number.
- Click “Save Changes” to finalize your profile.
Step 3: Submit a Loan Application
- After logging in, click “Request for Student Loan” in the top-right corner.
- Select Loan Type:
- To request an upkeep allowance, tick the box and click “Continue.”
- To apply only for institutional charges, click “Continue” without checking the box.
- Upload Documents:
- Admission letter (required)
- Optional: Student ID and school fee invoice
- Review and Agree:
- Read the loan overview, accept the Terms & Conditions and the GSI Mandate, then submit your application.
- To track your application, go to the “Loans” section.
NELFUND Student Loans Now Available at 70 State-Owned Institutions
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) is pleased to announce the expansion of its student loan program. As of July 7, 2024, students from 70 state-owned tertiary institutions are now eligible to apply for interest-free student loans.
These institutions have successfully uploaded their student data to the NELFUND Student Verification System (SVS), granting their students immediate access to the application portal.
Participating Institutions
Below is the list of the 70 state-owned tertiary institutions whose students can now apply for NELFUND student loans:
(List to follow)
- Abia State Polytechnic
- Abraham Adesanya Polytechnic
- Adamawa State Polytechnic, Yola
- Adamawa State University, Mubi
- Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko, Ondo State
- Akwa Ibom State Polytechnic
- Akwa Ibom State University
- Aliko Dangote University of Science and Technology, Wudil, Kano State
- Aminu Saleh College of Education, Azare
- Benjamin Uwajumogu College of Education, Ihitte Uboma
- Benue State University, Makurdi
- Borno State University
- Afaha Nsit College of Education
- Waka-Biu College of Education
- Confluence University of Science and Technology, Kogi State
- D.S. Adegbenro ICT Polytechnic, Itori-Ewekoro
- Delta State Polytechnic, Ogwashi-Uku
- Delta State University of Science and Technology
- Dennis Osadebay University, Asaba
- Edo State University, Uzairue
- Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti
- Gombe State University
- Government Technical College, Ile-Ife
- Government Technical College, Ara, Osun State
- Government Technical College, Gbongan, Osun State
- Government Technical College, Gbongan, Osun State
- Government Technical College, Ijebu-Jesa, Osun State
- Government Technical College, Ile-Ife, Osun State
- Government Technical College, Inisa, Osun State
- Government Technical College, Iwo, Osun State
- Government Technical College, Osu, Osun State
- Government Technical College, Otan Ayegbaju, Osun State
- Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, Port Harcourt
- Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University, Lapai, Niger State
- Imo State University of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, Umuagwo
- Isa Mustapha Agwai Polytechnic, Lafia
- Kaduna State College of Education, Gidan Waya
- Kebbi State University of Science and Technology, Aliero
- Kingsley Ozumba Mbadiwe University, Imo State
- Kwara Polytechnic
- Lagos State University
- Lagos State University of Education
- Lagos State University of Science and Technology
- Mohammet Lawan College of Agriculture, Borno State
- Nasarawa State University, Keffi
- Niger Delta University
- Niger State Polytechnic, Zungeru
- Nuhu Bamalli Polytechnic, Zaria
- Ogun State Institute of Technology, Igbesa
- Olabisi Onabanjo University
- Osun State College of Education, Ila-Orangun
- Osun State College of Technology
- Osun State Polytechnic, Iree
- Osun State University
- Oyo State College of Agriculture and Technology, Igboora
- Plateau State University, Bokkos
- Port Harcourt Polytechnic
- Ramat Polytechnic, Maiduguri
- Sule Lamido University, Kafin Hausa, Jigawa State
- Tai Solarin University of Education, Ogun State
- Taraba State Polytechnic
- Taraba State University, Jalingo
- Umar Suleiman College of Education, Gashua, Yobe State
- Umaru Musa Yar’adua University, Katsina
- University of Ilesa, Osun State
- University of Medical and Applied Sciences, Enugu State
- University of Medical Sciences, Ondo
- Yobe State University
- Yusuf Maitama Sule University, Kano
- Zamfara State University, Talata Mafara
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