Please, refer to our memo FPN/R/189/X/217 dated 27th February, 2025, on the subject matter.
This is to remind our esteemed students that the 2024/2025 Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) Programme is still open for the 2024/2025 Academic Session. Following from the above, all interested and qualified students are advised to visit the NELFUND website (www.nelf.gov.ng) and apply accordingly as stated below;
1. INITIATE THE APPLICATION PROCESS: Click on the “Apply Now” button prominently displayed on the homepage.
2.  BEGIN REGISTRATION: Select “Get Started” to commence your application.
3. CONFIRM ELIGIBILITY: Respond to the preliminary questions to verify your eligibility. Confirm your nationality by selecting “Yes, I am a Nigerian.”
4. VERIFY EDUCATIONAL INFORMATION: Enter your “Matriculation Number” to check if your Institution has submitted your details.
5. AUTHENTICATE WITH JAMB: Click on “Verify with JAMB” and input your JAMB details as prompted. If your National Identification Number (NIN) isn’t registered with JAMB, provide your NIN for validation.
6. CREATE YOUR ACCOUNT: Input your email address and set a secure password. Confirm your password and click “Create Account.”
7. VERIFY YOUR EMAIL: Check your email for a verification link from NELFUND. “Click the link” to activate your account.
8. LOG INTO YOUR ACCOUNT: Return to the NELFUND portal and click “LOGIN” Enter your registered email and password to access your account.
9. UPDATE CONTACT DETAILS: Provide your current phone number, full residential address, state, and local government area of residence. Click “Proceed to Educational Details.”
10. UPDATE EDUCATIONAL DETAILS: Select your higher institution from the fist. Enter your matriculation number accurately. Click “Proceed to Account Details.”
11. PROVIDE BANK DETAILS: Enter your Bank Verification Number (BVN). Select your bank from the dropdown menu and input your account number. Click “Save Changes” to complete your profile.
12. APPLY FOR THE STUDENT LOAN: Click on the “Request for Student Loan” button located at the top right corner after logging in.
13. SPECIFY LOAN REQUIREMENTS: If you require funds for personal upkeep, select the corresponding checkbox. If only institutional charges are needed, proceed without selecting the upkeep option. Click “Continue’ to proceed.
14. UPLOAD SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS: Upload a scanned copy of your admission letter (mandatory). Optionally, upload your student ID and institution’s Invoice. Acknowledge the policy and declaration by checking the appropriate box. Click “Continue.”
15. REVIEW AND SUBMIT AN APPLICATION: Carefully read through the loan overview. Agree to the Terms & Conditions and the Global Standing Instruction (GSI) Mandate by checking the respective boxes. Click “Submit Application” to finalize the process.
16. MONITOR APPLICATION STATUS: After submission, click on the “Loans” section to view the current status of your application.
For further information, contact Mr. Emmanuel Okpara – 08032739276 MIS Unit.