The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has announced the extension of the application deadline for the 2025/2026 academic session to February 27, 2026.
This was confirmed in a statement issued in Abuja on Thursday.
NELFUND stated that the deadline, initially set for January 31, 2026, was extended to give prospective applicants additional time to complete and submit their applications.
According to the Director of Strategic Communications, Oseyemi Oluwatuyi, the decision was taken to ensure that no eligible student is excluded from the process due to timing constraints.
The statement read in part: “The Nigerian Education Loan Fund has announced an extension of the application deadline for the 2025/2026 academic session from January 31, 2026, to February 27, 2026.”
Speaking on the extension, the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of NELFUND, Akintunde Sawyerr, said, “This extension reflects our commitment to inclusivity and access. We understand that some applicants may require additional time to complete their submissions, and this decision ensures that every eligible Nigerian student has a fair opportunity to benefit from the Fund.”
NELFUND urged students who have not yet applied or who are yet to complete their applications to take advantage of the extended deadline and ensure that all required information is submitted on or before February 27, 2026.