The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has officially opened its online application portal for students seeking financial assistance for the 2025/2026 academic session. The agency encouraged newly admitted students to apply using their Admission Number or JAMB Registration Number in place of a matriculation number, which may not yet have been issued. NELFUND also appealed to tertiary institutions nationwide to grant flexibility with registration and fee payment deadlines for students awaiting loan approval and disbursement. The agency further advised schools that have not yet commenced their 2025/2026 academic session to formally notify NELFUND with their approved academic calendar to facilitate scheduling flexibility. NELFUND stressed that no student should be denied access to education due to financial hardship, urging institutions to adopt temporary registration measures for those whose applications are still being processed.