According to a statement issued on Tuesday by NELFUND’s Director of Strategic Communications, Oseyemi Oluwatuyi, the application window will run from Thursday, October 23, 2025, to Saturday, January 31, 2026.
The Fund advised newly admitted students to apply using their Admission Number or JAMB Registration Number in place of a matriculation number.
NELFUND also appealed to tertiary institutions to show flexibility regarding registration and tuition fee payment deadlines for applicants awaiting loan disbursement.
“Institutional authorities are encouraged to demonstrate understanding in enforcing registration and fee payment timelines for students whose loan disbursement is still in process,” the statement read.
It further urged schools that have yet to begin their 2025/2026 session to submit their approved academic calendars to NELFUND for scheduling adjustments.
The agency emphasized that no student should be denied access to education because of financial hardship, calling on institutions to adopt temporary registration measures for students awaiting confirmation of their loans.
