{"id":37157,"date":"2024-07-02T15:12:52","date_gmt":"2024-07-02T15:12:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/abujacityjournal.com\/livenews\/?p=37157"},"modified":"2024-07-02T15:12:52","modified_gmt":"2024-07-02T15:12:52","slug":"nelfund-publishes-guide-to-help-students-apply-for-loans","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/abujacityjournal.com\/livenews\/2024\/07\/02\/nelfund-publishes-guide-to-help-students-apply-for-loans\/","title":{"rendered":"NELFUND Publishes Guide to Help Students Apply for Loans"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>By Gabriella Ogbu<\/p>\n<p>The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has released a detailed guide to help students apply for loans efficiently. Follow these step-by-step instructions to secure your educational funding.<\/p>\n<h4>Step-by-Step Instructions for Applying for a Student Loan<\/h4>\n<p><strong>Creating an Account<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Visit the NELFUND Website<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Go to <a href=\"http:\/\/nelf.gov.ng\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">nelf.gov.ng<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Begin the Application Process<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Click on the \u201cApply Now\u201d button.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Start the Application<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Select \u201cGet Started.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Confirm Nationality<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Answer the questions on the page, confirming \u201cYes, I am a Nigerian.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Verify Educational Information<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Select your school from the dropdown menu and provide your matriculation number to verify if your school has uploaded your details.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>JAMB Verification<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Click on \u201cVerify with JAMB\u201d and enter your JAMB details. If your NIN is not registered with JAMB, input your NIN for validation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Create an Account<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Enter your email address, password, and confirm your password. Then, click \u201cCreate Account.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Email Verification<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Check your email for a verification link and click it to verify your account.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>You have now successfully created your account.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Completing Your Profile<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>After registration, log in to complete your profile.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Log In<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Click the \u201cLog in\u201d button and enter your email address and password.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Contact Details<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Click \u201cProceed to Contact Details\u201d and update your phone number, full residential address, state of residence, and local government area.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Educational Details<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Select your higher institution and input your matric number. Then, click \u201cProceed to Account Details.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Bank Verification Number (BVN)<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Enter your BVN, select your bank name, and provide your account number. Click \u201cSave Changes\u201d to complete your profile.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>Loan Application<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Request a Student Loan<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Click on the \u201cRequest for Student Loan\u201d button at the top right of the screen after logging in.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Choose Loan Type<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>If you want an upkeep loan, select the checkbox and click \u201cContinue.\u201d If you only need institutional charges, click \u201cContinue.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Upload Supporting Documents<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Upload your admission letter (compulsory). You can also upload your student ID and institution invoice (optional). Agree to the policy and declaration by checking the box, then click \u201cContinue.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Review and Submit<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Read the loan overview, agree to the Terms &amp; Conditions and GSI Mandate by checking the boxes, then click \u201cSubmit Application.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Check Application Status<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Click on the \u201cLoans\u201d button to view the status of your application.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3>Additional Tips for a Smooth Application Process<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Ensure Accurate Information:<\/strong> Double-check all the information you provide, including your personal, educational, and bank details.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Prepare Documents in Advance:<\/strong> Have digital copies of necessary documents like your admission letter and student ID ready for upload.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Monitor Your Email:<\/strong> Regularly check your email for updates or additional steps required from NELFUND.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Seek Assistance if Needed:<\/strong> If you encounter any issues during the application process, contact NELFUND support for help.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>By Gabriella Ogbu The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has released a detailed guide to help students apply for loans efficiently. Follow these step-by-step instructions to secure your educational funding. Step-by-Step Instructions for Applying for a Student Loan Creating an Account Visit the NELFUND Website Go to nelf.gov.ng. 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