NELFUND Eligibility Checker 2026
Answer 7 quick questions to find out if you likely qualify for the NELFUND student loan. This is a guide only
1. Are you a Nigerian citizen?
2. What is your current admission/enrollment status?
3. Do you already hold a first degree (or equivalent) from a Nigerian or foreign institution?
4. Are you currently receiving another education loan or scholarship from the Federal or a State Government (or any of their agencies)?
5. Have you defaulted on any previous government education loan?
6. Have you been dismissed for exam malpractice, or found guilty of plagiarism, cultism, violence, submitting fraudulent documents, or convicted of fraud, forgery, a drug offence, felony, or an offence involving dishonesty?
7. Is your school a public federal or state tertiary institution (university, polytechnic, college of education, or approved vocational/skills institution) that has registered with NELFUND and uploaded your student records?
Disclaimer: This tool provides a general indication only, based on the official Students Loans Act 2024 guidelines. Final eligibility is determined by NELFUND based on your full application and your institution's verification status. Always apply directly at nelf.gov.ng.