The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has expressed its appreciation to Delta State University (DELSU) for a supportive decision that enables beneficiaries of the Federal Government's student loan scheme to take their exams. This commendation comes in light of a directive issued by DELSU's management on March 6, 2026, which permits students with verified loan statuses to sit for the first semester examinations of the 2025/2026 academic year.

The university's directive, communicated through an internal memorandum by Professor Hilary Ijeoma, the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic), allows students who show a status of 'verified' or 'disbursed' on the NELFUND platform to take their exams. This approach ensures that students affected by the loan scheme can continue their education without hindrance, enabling a smoother academic progression.

The Chief Executive Officer of NELFUND, Akintunde Sawyerr, hailed DELSU’s decision as a commendable example of cooperation among tertiary institutions and financial aid programs, emphasizing the importance of such measures for fostering an education-supportive environment in Nigeria. By facilitating examination access, DELSU is not only empowering students financially but also reinforcing the significance of educational funding in enhancing academic success and retention.