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NELFUND Opens Application Portal for Student Loan Scheme

Benita OrumabyBenita Oruma
May 24, 2024
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NELFUND Opens Application Portal for Student Loan Scheme
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The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has opened the application portal for the first phase of the student loan scheme, which is open to students from federal institutions across the country

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    • Background
    • Why It Matters
  • Application Process
    • Creating an Account
    • Completing Your Profile
    • Loan Application
    • Bottom Line

Background

President Bola Tinubu enacted an initial version of the student loan policy in June 2023, aiming to provide interest-free loans to students. The implementation, initially set for October 2023, was postponed until a re-enactment in April 2024. NELFUND officially opened the application portal on May 24, marking the operational start of the loan issuance process.

Why It Matters

The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has launched its application portal for the first phase of the student loan scheme, specifically targeting students from federal institutions. This initiative, mandated by President Bola Tinubu’s administration, aims to provide financial assistance to students, facilitating their educational pursuits without the burden of interest-bearing loans. The launch signifies a crucial step towards improving access to higher education and supporting students in need.

Application Process

Creating an Account

  1. Visit www.nelf.gov.ng.
  2. Click on ‘Apply Now’.
  3. Select ‘Get Started’.
  4. Confirm nationality by selecting “Yes, I am a Nigerian”.
  5. Verify educational information by selecting your school and providing your matric number.
  6. Verify with JAMB by entering your JAMB details or NIN for validation.
  7. Create an account with your email, password, and confirm password.
  8. Verify your email through the link sent to your email.

Completing Your Profile

  1. Log in using your email and password.
  2. Update contact details: phone number, residential address, state, and local government area.
  3. Update educational details: select your institution and provide your matric number.
  4. Verify your BVN by entering your BVN, bank name, and account number.

Loan Application

  1. Click on the ‘Request for Student Loan’ button.
  2. Choose between an upkeep loan or institutional charge.
  3. Upload supporting documents: admission letter (mandatory), student ID, and institution invoice (optional).
  4. Agree to the policy and declaration, then continue.
  5. Review the loan overview, agree to the Terms & Conditions and GSI Mandate, and submit your application.
  6. Check the status of your application by clicking on the ‘Loans’ button.

Bottom Line

The activation of the NELFUND student loan scheme represents a significant advancement in making higher education more accessible and affordable for Nigerian students. By providing interest-free loans, the scheme alleviates the financial burden on students, enabling them to focus on their studies and future careers.

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Benita Oruma

Benita Oruma

Benita Oruma is a lawyer in training, a 400 level student in the university of Ibadan. She is a content writer with interest in corporate affairs and the marketplace.

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