NELFUND School Fees Refund Update: FUTMINNA Credits 1,500+ Students, FULokoja Begins Disbursement

Students at several federal universities are receiving positive updates on NELFUND school fees refund processing. Here is the latest from FUTMINNA, Federal University Lokoja, and Federal University Kashere.

FUTMINNA: 1,500+ Students Credited

The Federal University of Technology, Minna Students' Union Government confirmed that the university has begun processing refunds for NELFUND beneficiaries in the 2025/2026 session. Over 1,500 students have been credited this week, with additional disbursements scheduled before the semester ends. The process is being conducted in phases to ensure accuracy.

The SUG urged students to maintain order and patience, emphasising that every eligible beneficiary will receive their allocation.

Federal University Lokoja: Refunds Expected by April 10

The SUG at Federal University Lokoja announced that previous issues with the NELFUND office have been resolved. Refund disbursement was expected to commence on or before Friday, April 10, 2026.

Who qualifies: All students from Batch A and Batch B whose NELFUND portal shows "disbursed" status and who have already paid school fees.

SUG Contacts:

• SUG President (Comr. Joseph Adomu Adopisa): 0807 314 0694
• General Secretary (Emmanuel Peace Elojo): 0812 674 9354
• PRO (Abdullahi Omeiza S.): 0707 811 9497

Federal University Kashere: Processing Ongoing

The Students' Representatives Council at Federal University Kashere confirmed that NELFUND verifications, approvals, and disbursements are currently being handled by the relevant authorities. Students have been advised to remain patient as efforts continue to ensure accurate disbursement to rightful beneficiaries.

What NELFUND Beneficiaries Should Do

• Check your NELFUND portal regularly for updates on your disbursement status
• If your status shows "disbursed" but you haven't received a refund, contact your university's SUG or bursary department
• Ensure your bank details on the NELFUND portal are correct and up to date
• Be patient as universities process refunds in batches