The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has recently made a significant announcement that will impact the lives of many students across the country.
A total of 126 tertiary institutions have been approved for student loans, marking a milestone in the government’s efforts to support higher education.
This article aims to provide comprehensive information about the initiative and answer the most frequently asked questions.
Overview of NELFUND’s Student Loan Approval
The Tinubu administration has opened applications for interest-free loans for students of tertiary institutions. This initiative is part of the first phase of the program, which includes federal universities, polytechnics, colleges of education, and technical colleges.
Full List of Approved Institutions
The list of approved institutions encompasses a wide range of federal postsecondary schools. Some of the notable institutions include:
| # | Institution |
|---|---|
| 1 | Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University |
| 2 | Federal College of Education, Abeokuta |
| 3 | Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike |
| 4 | Federal College of Education, Bichi |
| 5 | Federal College of Education Eha-Amufu |
| 6 | Federal College of Education Technical, Gusau |
| 7 | Federal College of Education, Isu Ebonyi |
| 8 | Federal College of Education, Kano |
| 9 | Federal College of Education, Katsina |
| 10 | Federal College of Education, Kontagora |
| 11 | Federal College of Education, Odugbo |
| 12 | Federal College of Education, Okene |
| 13 | Federal College of Education, Pankshin |
| 14 | Federal College of Education (Technical), Gombe |
| 15 | Federal College of Education, Gidan Madi |
| 16 | Federal College of Education (Technical), Umunze |
| 17 | Federal College of Education (Technical), Potiskum |
| 18 | Federal College of Education, Gombe |
| 19 | Adeyemi College of Education |
| 20 | Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufu-Alike, Ikwo |
| 21 | Bayero University Kano |
| 22 | David Umahi Federal University of Health Sciences, Uburu |
| 23 | Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta |
| 24 | Federal University, Birnin Kebbi |
| 25 | Federal University Dutse |
| 26 | Federal University Gashua, Yobe |
| 27 | Federal University, Lafia |
| 28 | Federal University, Lokoja |
| 29 | National Open University |
| 30 | University of Ilorin |
| 31 | Federal University of Agriculture Makurdi |
| 32 | Federal University of Kashere |
| 33 | Federal University of Technology, Akure |
| 34 | Federal University of Technology, Owerri |
| 35 | Federal University, Otuoke |
| 36 | Federal University, Wukari |
| 37 | Federal University, Gusau |
| 38 | Federal Polytechnic Ayede |
| 39 | Federal Polytechnic Bali |
| 40 | Federal Polytechnic Bauchi |
| 41 | Federal Polytechnic Damaturu, Yobe State |
| 42 | Federal Polytechnic Daura |
| 43 | Federal Polytechnic, Idah |
| 44 | Federal Polytechnic, Ede |
| 45 | Federal Polytechnic Ile-Oluji |
| 46 | Federal Polytechnic Mubi |
| 47 | Federal Polytechnic, Kaltungo |
| 48 | Federal Polytechnic, Nekede |
| 49 | Federal Polytechnic Offa |
| 50 | Federal Polytechnic Oko |
| 51 | Federal Polytechnic Kaura Namoda |
| 52 | Flexisaf University of Technology |
| 53 | Federal College of Education (Technical), Akoka |
| 54 | Federal College of Education, Yola |
| 55 | Federal College of Education, Zaria |
| 56 | Federal University, Dutsin-Ma |
| 57 | Federal University of Health Sciences, Azare, Bauchi State |
| 58 | Federal University of Agriculture, Zuru |
| 59 | Federal University of Health Sciences, Otukpo |
| 60 | Federal University Oye-Ekiti |
| 61 | Federal University of Technology, Babura |
| 62 | Federal College of Education, Obudu |
| 63 | Creek-high state |
| 64 | Federal College of Animal Health, VOM |
| 65 | Federal College of Education, Edo |
| 66 | Federal Polytechnic Ilaro |
| 67 | Federal Polytechnic Kazaure, Jigawa |
| 68 | Umar Suleiman College of Education, Gashua |
| 69 | Federal University of Technology, Minna |
| 70 | Federal College of Education, Iwo |
| 71 | Federal University of Petroleum Resources, Effurun, Warri |
| 72 | Federal College of Education, Technical, Omoku |
| 73 | University of Abuja |
| 74 | University of Calabar |
| 75 | University of Lagos |
| 76 | University of Maiduguri |
| 77 | University of Port Harcourt |
| 78 | University of Uyo |
| 79 | Usman Danfodio University, Sokoto |
| 80 | Federal Polytechnic Bida |
| 81 | Federal Polytechnic Nasarawa |
| 82 | Kaduna Polytechnic |
| 83 | Federal Polytechnic Ohodo |
| 84 | Federal College of Education, Zuba |
| 85 | Modibbo Adama University of Technology, Yola |
| 86 | National Teachers Institute |
| 87 | Nigerian Army College of Education |
| 88 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka |
| 89 | Obafemi Awolowo University |
| 90 | University of Nigeria, Nsukka |
| 91 | Waziri Umaru Federal Polytechnic, Birnin-Kebbi |
| 92 | Yaba College of Technology |
| 93 | Global Maritime Academy |
| 94 | Petroleum Training Institute |
| 95 | Abraham Adesanya Polytechnic, Atikori, Ijebu-Igbo |
| 96 | University of Jos |
| 97 | Federal College of Agriculture, Akure |
| 98 | Federal College of Animal Health and Production Technology, Ibadan |
| 99 | Federal School of Surveying, Oyo |
| 100 | Nigerian Army College of Environmental Science and Technology |
| 101 | Federal Polytechnic Wannune |
| 102 | Federal Polytechnic, N’yak, Shendem |
| 103 | Nigerian Army University, Biu |
| 104 | Nigerian Defence Academy |
| 105 | Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria |
| 106 | Airforce Institute of Technology, Kaduna |
| 107 | Nigeria Police Academy Wudil |
| 108 | Federal University of Transportation Daura, Katsina |
| 109 | Federal Polytechnic Umunnoechi |
| 110 | Federal Polytechnic of Oil and Gas, Bonny |
| 111 | Akanu Ibiam Federal Polytechnic, Unwana, Afikpo, Ebonyi State |
| 112 | Alvan Ikoku Federal University of Education, Owerri |
| 113 | Federal University of Technology, Ikot Abasi |
| 114 | Federal Polytechnic Ukana |
| 115 | Federal Polytechnic Ekowe, Bayelsa |
| 116 | Federal Polytechnic Ugep |
| 117 | Federal College of Education (Technical), Asaba |
| 118 | Admiralty University Ibusa, Delta State |
| 119 | Nigerian Maritime University, Okerenkoko |
| 120 | University of Benin |
| 121 | National Institute of Construction Technology and Management, Uromi |
| 122 | Auchi Polytechnic, Auchi |
| 123 | Federal Polytechnic Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State |
| 124 | Federal University of Health Sciences, Ila-Orangun |
| 125 | University of Ibadan |
| 126 | Federal College of Education (Special) Oyo |
Who is Eligible for the Student Loan?
Eligibility for the loan is currently limited to students of federal tertiary institutions. However, details regarding the inclusion of state-owned tertiary institutions will be released soon.
What are the Loan Terms?
The loan is interest-free, and the initial phase is expected to benefit 1.2 million students. The loan covers tuition, fees, charges, and upkeep during the students’ studies.
