NELFUND Extends Student Loan Portal Deadline
NELFUND extends Student Loan Application Portal deadline to accommodate surge in applications and late-starting institutions. Originally closing February 27, 2026, the extension addresses increased demand from nationwide sensitization campaigns and students needing more time. Eligible applicants include late-starting institutions, new applicants from recent awareness drives, and those without verified student lists. Managing Director Akintunde Sawyerr emphasized inclusivity and equitable access, urging all eligible students to apply before the new deadline. Institutions must submit extension requests with academic calendars. The move supports NELFUND's mandate to remove financial barriers to tertiary education.