Are you a staff of a Federal University, Polytechnic or College of Education? The Federal Government of Nigeria through the Ministry of Education has rolled out the Tertiary Institution Staff Support Fund (TISSF). This loan program is designed to give interest-free financial support to academic and non-academic staff in tertiary institutions across the country.
The initiative is part of government efforts to ease financial burdens on workers and promote welfare in the education sector.
Institutions Eligible for TISSF Loan
Applicants must work in any of the following institutions:
- All Federal Universities
- All Federal Polytechnics
- All Federal Colleges of Education
- One State University, Polytechnic and College of Education per state
Eligibility Criteria for TISSF Loan
To qualify for the loan, staff must:
- Be full-time employees (academic or non-academic)
- Be registered members of their staff association
- Have a minimum of 5 years left before retirement
How to Apply for TISSF Loan 2025
Application is strictly online through the official loan portal.
- Visit the official website: http://tissf.education.gov.ng
- Go to the application link: https://tissf.boi.ng
- Fill the application form here: Click to Apply
TISSF Loan Closing Date
- Application Start Date: 14th August 2025
- Loan Disbursement: To be communicated later.