NELFUND Re-extends Student Loan Application Deadline


 Adewale Amoo


The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), on 2nd March 2026, announced an extension of the deadline for its student loan application portal, which was previously scheduled to close on 27th February 2026.


In a statement signed by the Director of Strategic Communications, Mrs. Oseyemi Oluwatuyi, the Fund outlined several reasons for the extension of the application deadline.


According to the statement, “The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has approved an extension of its student loan application portal following a significant increase in awareness and nationwide demand generated by its ongoing sensitization campaign.”


The statement further explained that the extension is intended to accommodate prospective beneficiaries who may require additional time to complete their applications, particularly those who only recently became aware of the initiative through the nationwide sensitization campaign. It also considers institutions that have just commenced their 2025/2026 academic session.


Speaking on the development, the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of NELFUND, Mr. Akintunde Sawyerr, reaffirmed the Fund’s commitment to inclusivity and equitable access to tertiary education financing.


“Our sensitization efforts across the six geopolitical zones have significantly increased awareness and participation. Therefore, in line with our mandate to expand access to tertiary education financing, we have approved an extension to ensure that all eligible students have a fair and equal opportunity to apply,” he stated.


The Fund also advised institutions that have not yet commenced the 2025/2026 academic session to submit an official request for extension, along with their approved academic calendar, for consideration.


“Students are strongly encouraged to take advantage of this window to complete their applications via the official NELFUND portal before it eventually closes,” the statement added.


It will be recalled that NELFUND had earlier postponed the deadline from January to 27th February 2026 before announcing this further extension.

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