The Yobe State College of Agriculture, Science and Technology, Gujba, has confirmed receiving N4,124,664 from the Nigerian Education Loan Fund to cover registration fees for 107 students for the 2025/2026 academic session.

The Rector, Dr Alkali Usman, disclosed this in a letter of acknowledgement addressed to the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of NELFUND, Akintunde Sawyerr, dated May 10, 2026, noting that the payment was made under the Federal Government of Nigeria's student loan scheme.

Dr Usman, who signed the letter on behalf of the Institution's management, staff, and students, described the intervention as a major boost for beneficiaries.

According to the letter, the payment covers registration fees for the affected students and is expected to ease their financial burden while enabling them to continue their education without interruption.

The College commended the Federal Government's student loan initiative, stating that it had brought hope and assistance to students and would facilitate the timely completion of their studies.

Checks on the agency's dashboard revealed that as of July 3, 2026, NELFUND has disbursed N303 billion in institutional fees and upkeep allowance to 315 beneficiary institutions and 1.6 million students nationwide.

The Yobe State College of Agriculture, Science and Technology continues to benefit from the Federal Government's student loan scheme, with the recent disbursement expected to support affected students through the current academic session.

NELFUND was established to provide interest free loans to Nigerian students in tertiary Institutions, covering tuition and upkeep costs, as part of the Federal Government's broader effort to improve access to education across the country.

The Fund has continued to expand its coverage across tertiary institutions nationwide, with beneficiary schools required to acknowledge receipt of disbursed funds before allocating them to eligible students' accounts.