By Saintmoses Eromosele (SME)
To apply for the student loan approved by President Bola Tinubu, follow these steps:
1. Visit the Portal: Go to https://portal.nelf.gov.ng and click on “Apply Now”.
2. Get Started: Click on “Get Started” and answer the questions to confirm you are a Nigerian.
3. Verify Educational Information: Select your school from the dropdown menu and provide your matriculation number to check if your school has uploaded your details.
4. Verify with JAMB: Enter your JAMB details. If your NIN is not registered with JAMB, you can enter it for validation.
5. Create an Account: Enter your email address and password, then confirm the password and click “Create Account”. Verify your email by clicking the link sent to your inbox.
6. Complete Your Profile:
– Contact Details: Update your phone number, address, state, and local government area.
– Educational Details: Select your higher institution and input your matriculation number.
– Account Details: Enter your BVN, select your bank name, and input your account number.
7. Loan Application
– Click on the “Request for student loan” button.
– Choose the type of loan (upkeep or institutional charge).
– Upload supporting documents (admission letter is compulsory, student ID and institution invoice are optional).
– Read and agree to the terms and conditions, then submit your application.
You can monitor the status of your application by logging into the portal.
Saintmoses Eromosele writes from Department of Sociology and Anthropology, University of Benin.
