YOBE STATE UNIVERSITY (YSU) ISSUES IMPORTANT NOTICE ON NELFUND BENEFICIARIES

The Management of Yobe State University (YSU), Damaturu, hereby issues a critical administrative directive to all students who have applied for the NELFUND (Nigerian Education Loan Fund) for the 2025/2026 academic session.

This notice is specifically directed at applicants whose verification status remains unconfirmed by the institution. To ensure a seamless disbursement process and finalize your eligibility, all affected students must adhere to the following mandatory physical verification exercise.

I. SCHEDULE FOR PHYSICAL VERIFICATION

To expedite the confirmation of your registration and the completion of the verification process on the NELFUND portal, students are required to report physically as scheduled below:

• Dates: Tuesday, 14th April – Friday, 17th April, 2026

• Venue: University ICT Unit

• Purpose: Manual verification of registration status and portal synchronization.

II. MANDATORY REPORTING FOR SPECIFIC CATEGORIES

In addition to students with pending verification statuses, the following category of applicants must also report to the ICT unit:

• Change of Course: All students who have officially changed their course of study after their initial NELFUND application must report for record updating. Failure to do so may result in a mismatch of data and subsequent disqualification from the fund.

III. REQUIREMENTS FOR THE EXERCISE

Students are advised to come prepared with the following documents to ensure a swift process:

1. Evidence of NELFUND application (Printout from the portal).

2. Institutional Admission Letter.

3. Current Course Registration Form.

4. Valid University Identity Card.

IV. ADMINISTRATIVE ADVISORY

The University emphasizes that this physical verification is mandatory. The NELFUND portal requires accurate institutional confirmation before loans can be processed. Students who fail to report within the stipulated dates (14th to 17th April) risk being excluded from the current payment cycle.

Please ensure you visit the ICT unit within the designated window to resolve any outstanding verification issues.

CONCLUSION: SECURING YOUR EDUCATIONAL FUNDING

Yobe State University remains committed to supporting students in accessing federal financial aid. Students are urged to take this final window seriously to avoid the forfeiture of their NELFUND benefits.

Please be guided accordingly.

Signed: Management Yobe State University, Damaturu