NELFUND Reopens Student Verification Portal for Final 48 Hours — Schools Urged to Act Fast
NELFUND Opens Final Verification Window for 2024/2025 Student Loan Cycle
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has officially reopened its student verification portal for a final 48-hour window, giving tertiary institutions one last chance to verify their students for the 2024/2025 loan cycle.
According to NELFUND, this short reopening aims to help schools that have not completed their student verification process — a crucial requirement for students who wish to benefit from the ongoing NELFUND Student Loan scheme.
Key Dates to Remember
- Start Time: 12:00 a.m., Sunday, October 12, 2025
- End Time: 12:00 a.m., Tuesday, October 14, 2025
The Fund emphasized that once this 48-hour window closes, no further extensions will be granted.
Who Should Take Immediate Action
NELFUND specifically called on tertiary institutions that are yet to finish verifying their students’ information. Schools that fail to meet the deadline will lose eligibility for the current cycle — a setback that could prevent their students from applying for the NELFUND loan this year.
The verification ensures that every qualified student is properly captured in the loan system, maintaining fairness and accuracy throughout the selection process.
What This Window Covers
This reopening is strictly for school-level verification — not for individual applications. Its purpose is to ensure institutions upload and confirm their students’ data within the portal, as part of the national student loan drive for 2024/2025.
What Students Should Do
Students are strongly advised to contact their school’s administration immediately to confirm if their information has been uploaded.
In addition, students can:
- Check official NELFUND website for verified updates.
- Monitor lists of non-compliant institutions, which will be published alongside this notice for transparency.
Where to Get Support or Updates
For inquiries or technical assistance, NELFUND provided the following official contact points:
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: www.nelf.gov.ng
- Social Media:
- X (Twitter): @nelfund
- Instagram: @nelfund
- Facebook & LinkedIn: Nigerian Education Loan Fund
NELFUND Reaffirms Its Commitment to Fair Access
In its statement, NELFUND reiterated its commitment to transparency, fairness, and accessibility in the student loan process. The Fund assured Nigerians that the initiative remains open and equitable for all eligible students, regardless of institution or background.
“This 48-hour window is the final opportunity for institutions to act. Schools must complete their verifications now to ensure their students don’t miss out,” the statement read.
Bottom Line
This marks the final verification phase for the 2024/2025 academic year. Institutions that fail to verify their students within this period risk excluding them from one of Nigeria’s most impactful educational financial aid programs.
Students and school administrators are therefore encouraged to act swiftly to secure their participation in the ongoing NELFUND Student Loan scheme.
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