The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has announced that it is extending the application deadline for the 2025/2026 academic year from January 31, 2026, to February 27, 2026.
This extension was revealed in a statement on Thursday by Oseyemi Oluwatuyi, the director of strategic communications, who noted that the decision provides prospective applicants with extra time to complete and submit their applications.
The Fund stated that this move aims to ensure that no eligible Nigerian student is left out of the program due to timing issues or difficulties faced during the application process.
In discussing the extension, Akintunde Sawyerr, the Managing Director and CEO of NELFUND, emphasized the organization’s dedication to inclusivity and equitable access to educational financing.
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“This extension demonstrates our commitment to inclusivity and access. We recognize that some applicants may need more time to finalize their submissions, and this decision guarantees that every eligible Nigerian student has a fair chance to benefit from the Fund,” Sawyerr remarked.
NELFUND urged all potential applicants who have not yet applied or completed their applications to take advantage of the extended deadline and ensure that all necessary information is submitted by February 27, 2026.
