Lagos State University (LASU) has announced the commencement of applications for the 2026/2027 Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) student loan.
The university disclosed this in a statement shared on its official X handle on Sunday, urging eligible students to apply before the December 31, 2026 deadline.
According to LASU, the NELFUND application portal opened on September 23, 2026, and will remain accessible to eligible students until December 31.
The university said applicants must be duly registered LASU students and have valid Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board registration numbers, National Identification Numbers and Bank Verification Numbers.
LASU also advised students to ensure that their matriculation numbers, departments and other institutional records are correctly uploaded and updated on the university portal before beginning their applications.
The institution stressed that students must verify their JAMB details before submitting their applications on the NELFUND portal.
“Students are strongly advised to verify and update their institutional and JAMB records before proceeding with their applications on the NELFund portal,” the university said.
LASU explained that accurate records were necessary to prevent disqualification or delays caused by discrepancies or data mismatches during the application process.
Students experiencing difficulties with the verification or updating of their records were advised to visit the Directorate of ICT or the Directorate of Special Interventions for assistance.
The university urged all qualified students to complete their applications within the stipulated period to take advantage of the Federal Government’s student loan intervention.
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