2024/2025 NELFUND: Full List of Universities and Polytechnics Approved for Student Loan

The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has approved a total of 138 government-owned tertiary institutions for the 2024/2025 academic session. This initiative ensures that students in these institutions can access educational loans, reducing the financial burden of higher education.

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• 1 Newly Approved Institutions
• 2 Full List of Previously Approved Institutions
  • 2.1 How to Check Your Institution’s Eligibility
  • 2.2 How to Apply for NELFUND Student Loan
  • 2.3 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
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Newly Approved Institutions

As of August 14, 2024, NELFUND has onboarded 38 additional state-owned tertiary institutions. Students enrolled in these institutions can now apply for NELFUND student loans:

1. Abia State University, Uturu
2. College of Education, Nsugbe
3. Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University
4. Delta State University, Abraka
5. Delta State Polytechnic, Otefe-Oghara
6. Ekiti State Polytechnic, Isan-Ekiti
7. Kogi State University, Kabba
8. Prince Abubakar Audu University
9. Kwara State University
10. Kwara State College of Health Technology
11. Abdulkadir Kure University, Minna
12. Ogun State College of Health Technology, Ilese-Ijebu
13. Moshood Abiola Polytechnic
14. Emmanuel Alayande University of Education, Oyo
15. The Polytechnic, Ibadan
16. The Oke Ogun Polytechnic, Saki
17. Rivers State University, Port Harcourt
18. Kenule Beeson Saro-Wiwa Polytechnic
19. Shehu Sule College of Nursing and Midwifery, Damaturu
20. College of Administration, Management, and Technology, Potiskum
21. College of Agriculture, Science & Technology, Gujba
22. College of Education, Legal Studies, Nguru
23. Akwa Ibom State Polytechnic
24. Edo State Polytechnic, Usen
25. Enugu State College of Education (Technical)
26. Gombe State Polytechnic, Bajoga
27. Hassan Usman Katsina Polytechnic
28. Imo State Polytechnic, Omuma
29. Jigawa State Polytechnic
30. Kaduna State University
31. Kano State Polytechnic
32. Kebbi State University of Science and Technology, Aliero
33. Lagos State Polytechnic
34. Niger State Polytechnic, Zungeru
35. Osun State University
36. Taraba State University
37. Yaba College of Technology
38. Zamfara State University

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Full List of Previously Approved Institutions

In addition to the newly onboarded institutions, NELFUND had previously approved 100 state-owned tertiary institutions, including:

1. Abia State Polytechnic
2. Adamawa State Polytechnic
3. Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba
4. Akwa Ibom State University
5. Al-Hikmah University
6. Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma
7. Anambra State University
8. Bauchi State University, Gadau
9. Benue State University, Makurdi
10. Borno State University, Maiduguri
11. Cross River University of Technology
12. Delta State University of Science and Technology, Ozoro
13. Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki
14. Edo State University, Uzairue
15. Ekiti State University, Ado Ekiti
16. Enugu State University of Science and Technology
17. Federal Polytechnic, Ado Ekiti
18. Federal Polytechnic, Bauchi
19. Federal Polytechnic, Bida
20. Federal Polytechnic, Damaturu
21. Federal Polytechnic, Ede
22. Federal Polytechnic, Ilaro
23. Federal Polytechnic, Kaura Namoda
24. Federal Polytechnic, Nasarawa
25. Federal Polytechnic, Nekede
26. Federal Polytechnic, Oko
27. Federal Polytechnic, Offa
28. Federal University, Birnin Kebbi
29. Federal University, Dutse
30. Federal University, Dutsin-Ma
31. Federal University, Gashua
32. Federal University, Gusau
33. Federal University, Kashere
34. Federal University, Lafia
35. Federal University, Lokoja
36. Federal University, Ndifu-Alike
37. Federal University, Otuoke
38. Federal University, Oye-Ekiti
39. Federal University, Wukari
40. Gombe State University
41. Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University, Lapai
42. Ignatius Ajuru University of Education
43. Imo State University, Owerri
44. Jigawa State University
45. Kaduna Polytechnic
46. Kano University of Science and Technology
47. Kebbi State Polytechnic
48. Kogi State Polytechnic
49. Kwara State Polytechnic
50. Ladoke Akintola University of Technology
51. Lagos State University
52. Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike
53. Modibbo Adama University of Technology, Yola
54. Nasarawa State University, Keffi
55. Niger Delta University, Wilberforce Island
56. Nigerian Army University, Biu
57. Nigerian Defence Academy, Kaduna
58. Nigerian Maritime University, Okerenkoko
59. Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka
60. Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife
61. Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye
62. Osun State Polytechnic, Iree
63. Osun State University, Osogbo
64. Plateau State University, Bokkos
65. Rivers State University
66. Sokoto State University
67. Tai Solarin University of Education
68. Taraba State Polytechnic
69. Umaru Musa Yar’adua University, Katsina
70. University of Abuja
71. University of Benin
72. University of Calabar
73. University of Ibadan
74. University of Ilorin
75. University of Jos
76. University of Lagos
77. University of Maiduguri
78. University of Nigeria, Nsukka
79. University of Port Harcourt
80. University of Uyo
81. Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto
82. Yobe State University

How to Check Your Institution’s Eligibility

Students can verify if their institution is listed on the NELFUND Student Loan Portal. If your institution is approved, you can proceed with the application process. If your institution is yet to be onboarded, you may need to wait for further approvals.

How to Apply for NELFUND Student Loan

1. Visit the NELFUND Student Loan Portal.
2. Create an account and log in.
3. Provide necessary details, including admission letter and student ID card (optional).
4. Fill out the loan application form.
5. Submit the required documents.
6. Wait for approval and disbursement of funds.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. Who is eligible for the NELFUND student loan?

• Only students enrolled in NELFUND-approved institutions are eligible.

2. What documents are required to apply?

• A scanned admission letter (compulsory) and a scanned student ID card (optional).

3. How long does the approval process take?

• The approval process varies but usually takes a few weeks.

4. Can private university students apply?

• Currently, only students in approved government-owned institutions are eligible.

5. Where can I check my application status?

• You can check your status on the NELFUND Student Loan Portal.

This comprehensive list ensures that students across Nigeria have access to funding to support their education. Stay updated with the latest developments on NELFUND and student loan applications.