The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has announced an extension of the application window for the Federal Government’s student loan scheme, giving more eligible Nigerian students the opportunity to apply for financial support for their tertiary education.
The agency disclosed that the decision to extend the deadline followed requests from students and institutions seeking additional time to complete their applications and documentation on the loan portal.
According to NELFUND, the extension is aimed at ensuring that more qualified students across universities, polytechnics and colleges of education benefit from the scheme designed to ease the financial burden of higher education in the country.
The student loan programme, introduced under the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, is part of broader reforms to improve access to tertiary education and support indigent students nationwide.
Officials of the fund urged prospective applicants who are yet to complete their registration to take advantage of the extension and submit their applications through the official portal before the new deadline.
They also encouraged students to ensure that all required information, including institutional verification and personal details, are accurately provided to avoid delays in processing their applications.
The NELFUND initiative provides interest-free loans to cover tuition fees and in some cases stipends for eligible students in approved tertiary institutions across Nigeria.