
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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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:
- Abia State University, Uturu
- College of Education, Nsugbe
- Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University
- Delta State University, Abraka
- Delta State Polytechnic, Otefe-Oghara
- Ekiti State Polytechnic, Isan-Ekiti
- Kogi State University, Kabba
- Prince Abubakar Audu University
- Kwara State University
- Kwara State College of Health Technology
- Abdulkadir Kure University, Minna
- Ogun State College of Health Technology, Ilese-Ijebu
- Moshood Abiola Polytechnic
- Emmanuel Alayande University of Education, Oyo
- The Polytechnic, Ibadan
- The Oke Ogun Polytechnic, Saki
- Rivers State University, Port Harcourt
- Kenule Beeson Saro-Wiwa Polytechnic
- Shehu Sule College of Nursing and Midwifery, Damaturu
- College of Administration, Management, and Technology, Potiskum
- College of Agriculture, Science & Technology, Gujba
- College of Education, Legal Studies, Nguru
- Akwa Ibom State Polytechnic
- Edo State Polytechnic, Usen
- Enugu State College of Education (Technical)
- Gombe State Polytechnic, Bajoga
- Hassan Usman Katsina Polytechnic
- Imo State Polytechnic, Omuma
- Jigawa State Polytechnic
- Kaduna State University
- Kano State Polytechnic
- Kebbi State University of Science and Technology, Aliero
- Lagos State Polytechnic
- Niger State Polytechnic, Zungeru
- Osun State University
- Taraba State University
- Yaba College of Technology
- 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:
- Abia State Polytechnic
- Adamawa State Polytechnic
- Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba
- Akwa Ibom State University
- Al-Hikmah University
- Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma
- Anambra State University
- Bauchi State University, Gadau
- Benue State University, Makurdi
- Borno State University, Maiduguri
- Cross River University of Technology
- Delta State University of Science and Technology, Ozoro
- Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki
- Edo State University, Uzairue
- Ekiti State University, Ado Ekiti
- Enugu State University of Science and Technology
- Federal Polytechnic, Ado Ekiti
- Federal Polytechnic, Bauchi
- Federal Polytechnic, Bida
- Federal Polytechnic, Damaturu
- Federal Polytechnic, Ede
- Federal Polytechnic, Ilaro
- Federal Polytechnic, Kaura Namoda
- Federal Polytechnic, Nasarawa
- Federal Polytechnic, Nekede
- Federal Polytechnic, Oko
- Federal Polytechnic, Offa
- Federal University, Birnin Kebbi
- Federal University, Dutse
- Federal University, Dutsin-Ma
- Federal University, Gashua
- Federal University, Gusau
- Federal University, Kashere
- Federal University, Lafia
- Federal University, Lokoja
- Federal University, Ndifu-Alike
- Federal University, Otuoke
- Federal University, Oye-Ekiti
- Federal University, Wukari
- Gombe State University
- Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University, Lapai
- Ignatius Ajuru University of Education
- Imo State University, Owerri
- Jigawa State University
- Kaduna Polytechnic
- Kano University of Science and Technology
- Kebbi State Polytechnic
- Kogi State Polytechnic
- Kwara State Polytechnic
- Ladoke Akintola University of Technology
- Lagos State University
- Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike
- Modibbo Adama University of Technology, Yola
- Nasarawa State University, Keffi
- Niger Delta University, Wilberforce Island
- Nigerian Army University, Biu
- Nigerian Defence Academy, Kaduna
- Nigerian Maritime University, Okerenkoko
- Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka
- Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife
- Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye
- Osun State Polytechnic, Iree
- Osun State University, Osogbo
- Plateau State University, Bokkos
- Rivers State University
- Sokoto State University
- Tai Solarin University of Education
- Taraba State Polytechnic
- Umaru Musa Yar’adua University, Katsina
- University of Abuja
- University of Benin
- University of Calabar
- University of Ibadan
- University of Ilorin
- University of Jos
- University of Lagos
- University of Maiduguri
- University of Nigeria, Nsukka
- University of Port Harcourt
- University of Uyo
- Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto
- 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
- Visit the NELFUND Student Loan Portal.
- Create an account and log in.
- Provide necessary details, including admission letter and student ID card (optional).
- Fill out the loan application form.
- Submit the required documents.
- 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.
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