Federal Government Student Loan Application Form Portal – Apply Here

Federal Government Student Loan Application Form Portal – The Student Loan initiative set up by the Federal Government of Nigeria, is a beacon of hope for Nigerian students pursuing higher education.

The Student Loan initiative is a program established by the Federal Government of Nigeria to break financial barriers in higher education.

Our Mission

The Federal Government of Nigeria through the Student Loan Initiative strives to revolutionise higher education accessibility in Nigeria by providing interest-free loans to eligible students, thereby breaking down financial barriers and empowering Nigerians to pursue their academic aspirations.

READ: US-MEPI Student Leaders Program for Undergraduate & Graduate Students (Fully Funded to the USA)

Interest Free Loan

No hidden charges, completely interest free

Fast & Easy

Complete student loan application within 15 – 30 minutes.

Safe & Secure

Built in security to keep all your data safe

Flexible Payment Duration

Payment of student loan begins two years after NYSC

Who is qualified to apply for student loan?

You must be admitted to a recognized Nigerian university, polytechnic, college of education, or vocational training institution. Income: While no official income requirement is currently stated, the Student Loan (Access to Higher Education) Act, 2024 aims to prioritize students from low-income backgrounds

How to apply for Federal Government Student Loan in Nigeria:

STEP 1: CREATING AN ACCOUNT

• visit the Nigerian Education Loan Fund website.
• Click on the “Apply Now”
• Click on “Get Started”
• Answer the questions on this page continue, by clicking on “Yes, I am a Nigerian”
• Verify your educational information. You would be required to select your school from a dropdown and provide your matric number to check if your school has uploaded your details.
• Click the “Verify with JAMB” and enter your JAMB details on the screen.
• Create an account by entering your Email address, Password and Confirm Password in the fields provided and click “Create Account”.
• Click the email verification link sent to your email.

STEP 2: COMPLETING YOUR PROFILE

After successful registration, log in by clicking the “LOGIN” button.

• Enter your email address and password to Login.
• Click on the “Proceed to Contact Details” button.
• Update contact details with your current Phone Number, Full Residential Address, State of Residence, and Local Government Area of Residence.
• Update your educational details by selecting your Higher Institution and inputting your Matric Number, then click “Proceed to Account Details”
• Verify your BVN by entering your BVN, select your Bank Name, and enter your Account Number. Click “Save Changes” to complete your profile.

STEP 3: LOAN APPLICATION

• Click on the “Request for Student Loan” button at the top right of the screen on the home or loans page after logging into the application.
• If you want an upkeep loan, click the check box, and click Continue, if all you need is the institutional charge, click the “Continue” button.
• Upload supporting documents (Student ID Card and Admission Letter).
• The admission letter is compulsory while the Student ID and Institution Invoice are optional.
  Click the checkbox for the policy and declaration and click “Continue”
• Read the loan overview and click the checkboxes for both the Terms & Conditions and GSI Mandate then click “Submit Application”

READ: NLNG Undergraduate Scholarship Scheme / NLNG Undergraduate Scholarship Award

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NOTE: The application is free