The Management of Aminu Saleh College of Education, Azare (ASCOEA), has officially issued a critical deadline for students seeking financial assistance through the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND). In a circular dated February 6, 2026, the Office of the Registrar announced that the NELFUND portal for the current academic session will be formally closed on Thursday, 27th February, 2026.
This announcement is a call to action for students to finalize their financial planning. NELFUND is designed to alleviate the burden of tuition and upkeep, but access is strictly contingent upon meeting both the federal fund's requirements and the College’s internal administrative deadlines.
Mandatory Prerequisites for Application
The College management has made it explicitly clear that a student's eligibility for the loan is tied to their academic status within the institution.
Registration First: Students must complete their first semester registration for the 2025/2026 session before they can apply for the NELFUND loan. The NELFUND system synchronizes with the College’s database; if you are not "fully registered" in ASCOEA’s records, the loan portal will not recognize your application.
Fresh Students: Newly admitted students who intend to benefit from the scheme but have not yet initiated their applications must do so before the February 27th cutoff.
Returning Students: Those who have previously applied or are already on the scheme must revisit the portal to update their profiles and ensure their records align with the current academic year's requirements.
Important Dates and Submission Policy
The College has adopted a strict "no-extension" stance to ensure the timely processing of funds and academic stability.
Sunusi Jibo, writing on behalf of the Registrar, emphasized that once the portal closes on the 27th, no further submissions, corrections, or updates will be entertained. This deadline is absolute to allow the College and NELFUND to reconcile accounts and facilitate the disbursement of funds to the institution.
Next Steps for Students
To avoid missing out on this federal support, students are advised to follow this workflow:
Clear College Fees/Registration: Ensure your departmental and faculty registrations are 100% complete.
Verify Data: Ensure your name, Matriculation/JAMB number, and BVN match across all platforms (JAMB, ASCOEA Portal, and NELFUND).
Submit Before the Rush: Avoid the final 48 hours (February 25th–27th) as portal traffic often leads to technical glitches and failed submissions.
The notice has been widely circulated to principal officers, the Student Union Government (SUG) President, and all campus notice boards to ensure every student is reached.