Student Loan Scheme: NELFUND Lists 36 State-Owned Tertiary Institutions Eligible for Student Loans

The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has announced that students enrolled in 36 state-owned tertiary institutions can now apply for student loans effective from July 7, 2024. This announcement marks a significant milestone in the government’s efforts to support higher education by providing financial assistance to students in state-owned tertiary institutions.

According to NELFUND, the management of these institutions has successfully submitted their student data to the NELFUND Student Verification System (SVS). This development enables students from these institutions to access the student loan scheme, which aims to alleviate the financial burden of higher education.

The list of eligible institutions includes a diverse range of universities, polytechnics, colleges of education, and technical colleges across various states in Nigeria. Among the institutions listed are Adamawa State University, Mubi; Ramat Polytechnic, Maiduguri; Borno State University; Mohammed Lawan College of Agriculture, Borno State; Edo State University, Uzairue; Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti; Gombe State University; Kingsley Ozumba Mbadiwe University, Imo State; and many others.

36 Lists of Universities That Can Apply For Student Loans

1. Adamawa State University, Mubi
2. Ramat Polytechnic, Maiduguri
3. Borno State University
4. Mohammet Lawan college of Agriculture, Borno State
5. Edo State University, Uzairue
6. Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti
7. Gombe State University
8. Kingsley Ozumba Mbadiwe University, Imo State
9. Imo State University of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences Umuagwo
10. Nuhu Bamalli Polytechnic, Zaria
11. Yusuf Maitama Sule University, Kano
12. Umaru Musa Yar’adua University, Katsina
13. Katsina State Institute of Technology and Management
14. Kebbi State University of Science and Technology, Aliero
15. Confluence University of Science and Technology, Kogi state
16. Lagos state university of education
17. Lagos State University
18. Nasarawa State University, Keffi
19. Tai Solarin University of Education, Ogun state
20. University of Medical Sciences, Ondo
21. Osun State University
22. UNIVERSITY OF ILESA, OSUN STATE
23. GTC, ARA Osun State
24. GTC, GBONGAN Osun State
25. GTC, IJEBU-JESA Osun State
26. GTC, ILE-IFE Osun State
27. GTC, INISA Osun State
28. GTC, IWO Osun State
29. GTC,OSU Osun State
30. GTC, OTAN AYEGBAJU Osun State
31. OSUN STATE COLLEGE OF EDUCATION, ILA-ORANGUN
32. GOVERNMENT TECHNICAL COLLEGE ILE-IFE
33. OSUN STATE COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY
34. Taraba State University, Jalingo
35. Umar Suleiman College of Education, Gashua, Yobe State
36. Zamfara State University, Talata Mafara

NELFUND has urged all other state-owned tertiary institutions to submit their complete student data to the NELFUND Student Verification System timely to enable their students to benefit from the scheme. This call underscores the government’s commitment to ensuring that all eligible students have access to financial support for their education.

The student loan scheme is part of the government’s broader strategy to enhance access to quality education and promote academic excellence. By providing loans to students in state-owned tertiary institutions, the government aims to reduce the financial barriers that many students face, allowing them to focus on their studies and contribute to the nation’s development.

As the application process begins, eligible students are encouraged to apply for the loans, which will help them cover their tuition fees and other educational expenses. This initiative is expected to have a positive impact on the educational landscape in Nigeria, enabling more students to pursue their academic goals and contribute to the country’s growth and development.