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How to apply for NELFUND student loan: Portal nelf.gov.ng

By: Omajemite Don•May 24, 2024•3 min read•
How to apply for NELFUND student loan: Portal nelf.gov.ng
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How to apply for a federal government student loan in Nigeria and How to apply for a Nelfund loan?. This blog post contains all you need to know.

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The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has officially opened its application portal for student loans. The organization made the announcement via a post on Friday, inviting students to apply for the financial support they need for their education.

The first phase of the loan is specifically available to students studying or planning to study in federal higher institutions in Nigeria. Future phases will expand eligibility to include other public tertiary institutions.

To Apply for the NELFUND student loan

To apply, students must provide specific personal details, including their institution of study, admission number, JAMB number, date of birth, NIN, and BVN.

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Step-by-Step Application Process to Apply for the NELFUND student loan

Step 1: Create an Account

  1. Visit NELFUND’s website at http://nelf.gov.ng.
  2. Click “Apply Now” and then “Get Started.”
  3. Confirm your Nigerian citizenship.
  4. Provide your educational information by selecting your school and entering your matriculation number.
  5. Click “Verify with JAMB” and enter your JAMB details.
  6. Create an account with your email address and password.
  7. Click the email verification link sent to your email.

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Step 2: Complete Your Profile at the NELFUND student loan Portal. 

  1. Log in using your email and password.
  2. Update your contact details, including phone number, residential address, state of residence, and local government area.
  3. Update your educational details by selecting your institution and entering your matriculation number.
  4. Verify your Bank Verification Number (BVN), select your bank name, and enter your account number.

Step 3: Apply for the NELFUND student loan

  1. Click “Request for Student Loan” on the homepage.
  2. Indicate if you need an upkeep allowance in addition to tuition fees.
  3. Upload your admission letter at the NELFUND student loan Portal . (compulsory), while uploading your student ID and institution invoice is optional.
  4. Agree to the terms and conditions and click “Continue.”
  5. Review the loan overview, agree to the terms & conditions, and GSI mandate, then click “Submit Application.”
  6. Track your application status by clicking “Loans” on the portal.

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NELFUND student loan Portal Opens for  Application. 

NELFUND assures that loans will be disbursed to successful applicants within 30 days of approval.

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He is a Senior News Editor with more than 10 years of experience in journalism, digital publishing, and content development. He covers politics, business, technology, and public affairs, with a focus on accurate, fact-based reporting. Beyond journalism, he is a web developer and the creator of BotFend Anti-Bot Firewall, a WordPress security plugin designed to protect websites from malicious bots, scrapers, and automated attacks. Contact: [email protected].

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