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How to apply for First Tme Helb loan

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How to apply for a HELB Loan as a First Time Applicant:

  1. Visit our website www.helb.co.ke to access the Student Portal and click on “create an account” to register.
  2. Once the account is created, log in and select the appropriate Undergraduate First Time Loan Application Form [LAF].
  3. Read the literature or view the videos on Financial Literacy and participate in the brief exercise online.
  4. Access and fill the loan application form.
  5. Print TWO copies of the duly filled Loan Application Form [Mandatory]
  6. Have the forms appropriately filled, signed, and stamped by the relevant authorities.
  7. Attach all the documents as per the checklist and present one copy of the duly filled Loan Application Form at:
    • Any of the following Huduma centers nearest to you: Bomet, Bungoma, Chuka, Eldoret, Embu, Garissa, Nairobi GPO, Kakamega, Kericho, Kilifi, Kisii, Kisumu, Kitale, Kitui, Lodwar, Machakos, Makueni, Meru, Migori, Mombasa, Murang’a, Nakuru, Nandi Narok, Nyeri, Taita Taveta, Thika and West Pokot for free and secure delivery; or
    • HELB Student Service Centre on Mezzanine 1, Anniversary Towers, University Way, Nairobi
  8. Retain a complete copy of the Loan Application Form [This is mandatory]

Note:

  1. Please ensure that you read, understand, and follow the instructions provided at the beginning of the online loan application process including reading and undertaking the HELB Financial Literacy Programme.
  2. It is recommended that students prudently manage their HELB loans once disbursed to cater for Tuition, books, stationery, accommodation, and subsistence.

Requirements

  1. A copy of the Applicant’s national ID Card
  2. Copies of the parents’ National ID Cards/death certificate where the parent is deceased
  3. Copies of both guarantors’ National ID Card
  4. A copy of the applicant’s admission letter and KCSE result slip/certificate
  5. A copy of the applicant’s Bank ATM/Bank card (for Government sponsored students only)
  6. A copy of the applicant’s Smart Card from the institution
  7. One recent colored passport size photograph of the applicant.
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Release the Helb loans to students immediately – Helb told

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Release the Helb loans to students immediately – Helb told

Manyatta Member of Parliament Gitonga Mukunji has appealed to the National Treasury to release the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) loans to students.

The MP said majority of university and college students were in dire need of the money as the new academic calendar year   has commenced, saying the delayed disbursement would greatly affect their studies.

Mukunji who was speaking on Tuesday during the enrollment drive of NG-CDF bursaries beneficiaries at Talent Academy in Embu Town, said majority of beneficiaries were from needy families and depended on the funds for fees and upkeep.

He said he was a beneficiary of the fund and was thus well aware of the critical role it plays in giving poor students an equal opportunity to learn and shape their future.

“Were it not for HELB, I won’t be standing here today,” the MP said while calling for reforms barring the board from imposing exorbitant fines to defaulters.

He said the unemployed loanees ought to be given a reprieve until they secure jobs as opposed to the current setting where borrowers are given one-year grace period upon completion of studies to start repaying.

“We want HELB beneficiaries who are jobless not to be slapped with the five percent penalty charged every month on the total amount due,” the legislator said.

He at the same time promised to ensure transparency in the allocation of the bursaries to ensure no deserving case was left out.

Mukunji challenged the learners in secondary, tertiary and university to reciprocate by putting more effort in their studies and posting good results.

“I will try as much as I can to ensure no student gets stuck for lack of school fees,” he said.

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How to apply for HELB loan clearance, compliance certificate and refund; requirements and process

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Beneficiaries of the Higher Education Loans Board, helb, sponsorship can apply for clearance and compliance certificates that are mostly required during job recruitments. A compliance certificates is given to those who are repaying the loans but are yet to clear the full amount. While, clearance certificates are issued to beneficiaries who have fully paid the due interest and principal amounts. Sometimes one may make an over payment. This can still be refunded on application.

How to get a compliance, clearance certificate and refund.

To get a compliance, clearance certificate and or refund you must personally visit the helb offices at Anniversary towers in Nairobi. You will be issued with an Enquiry form (EF ) that has the following parts that must be filled correctly; where necessary:

a). Nature of enquiry

There are various enquiries that can be made at the helb customer care desk. These include: Loan Balance(statement), Missing payments, compliance certificate, clearance certificate and refund to over deductions among others.

b). Client details

You should be armed with your ID number and university registration number among other details.

c). Employment details

For those employed, you will be expected to provide details such as employer name, employment number and address.

d). For refunds

You need to have an ATM card a copy of which shall be attached on the application form. Once you fill the enquiry form, pick a ticket depending on the type of service required and you will be assisted accordingly. The clearance or compliance certificate is processed and you get it the same day. The clearance certificate has the following details: 1). Bearer’s Name 2). ID number 3). Registration number as used in college/ university 4). College/ University attended 5). Type of loan cleared List of services available at the helb customer care centre are: statements, post graduate loans, billing, refunds, compliance, lumpsome payments, refunds and statements. For further details visit the official helb website; https://www.helb.co.ke Related News: Guide to the helb mobile short code used for loan repayment application and disbursement status

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