The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has extended the application deadline for student loans for the 2025/2026 academic session from January 31 to February 27.
The extension was announced in a statement issued in Abuja by the Fund’s Director of Strategic Communications, Mrs. Oseyemi Oluwatuyi. According to the statement, the decision is aimed at giving prospective applicants additional time to complete and submit their applications.
NELFUND explained that the move is intended to ensure that no eligible student is excluded from benefiting from the loan scheme due to timing constraints.
Speaking on the extension, the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of NELFUND, Mr. Akintunde Sawyerr, said the decision reflects the agency’s commitment to inclusivity and equal access to education financing.
He noted that some applicants may need extra time to finalize their submissions, adding that the extension guarantees a fair opportunity for all eligible Nigerian students to benefit from the Fund.
The agency advised prospective applicants who have not yet applied or who are yet to complete their applications to take advantage of the extended deadline and ensure all required information is submitted on or before February 27.
NELFUND also stated that further updates would be communicated through its official channels.
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