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Helb loans 2025/2026: All you need to know

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REPUBLIC OF KENYA
MINISTRY OF EDUCATION PRESS STATEMENT
THURSDAY 31ST JULY 2025: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
SCHOLARSHIPS AND LOANS FUNDING UPDATE FOR THE 2025/2026 ACADEMIC YEAR

The Ministry of Education wishes to reassure all Kenyans, especially students, parents, guardians, and our learning institutions, of the Government’s strong and ongoing commitment to supporting access to higher education for all deserving learners.

We are pleased to confirm that both HELB and Universities Fund have been facilitated by the Government to disburse funds to Universities and Students. Indeed the disbursement of HELB loans for first-year university students will begin on 15th August 2025, in line with the reopening of universities. These funds will be released in phases to ensure a smooth transition into University/TVET College and to help students settle into their academic journey without interruption. In addition, the Universities Fund has begun disbursing first quarter scholarship funds for this FY 2025/2026 to all Public Universities.

Applications for loans and scholarships for 2024 KCSE cohort placed by KUCCPS is ongoing. As of today, 129,403 university students and 60,976 TVET trainees have successfully submitted their Scholarships and loan applications under the Student-Centred Funding Model [SCFM]. The application portal remains open until 31st August 2025, and we encourage all eligible students who have not yet applied to do so before the deadline date.

This academic year under the SCFM HELB and the Universities Fund expects to support 201,695 first-year university students and over 237,000 TVET trainees in addition to 257,523 ongoing students. So far, the submitted applications represent 64% of university applicants and 51% of those expected for the September TVET intake, reflecting good progress. Processing of the already received applications are ongoing to ensure timely funds disbursement to students and Institutions of Higher Learning.

To ensure No Student is left behind, the Government has increased HELB’s annual funding from KSh.36 billion to KSh.41 billion, a significant boost of KSh.5 billion. Of this, KSh.13 billion has already been released to support tuition, and upkeep for students while KShs. 16.9 billion has been allocated to the Universities Fund for Scholarships.

The Ministry remains committed to ensuring that no eligible student is left behind due to financial constraints.

Hon. Julius Migos Ogamba EBS,
CABINET SECRETARY

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HEF Student Portal – Login | Apply for Loan, Scholarship, Funding: Check awarded amount

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Government scholarships and loans are available to students joining Universities, colleges, and TVET institutions. Grants and scholarships are awarded based on the student’s financial status.

The funding model is student centered and loans and bursaries will be apportioned to students based on their assessed level of need. The universities and TVET will no longer receive block funding in the form of capitation.

The funding to students shall combine scholarship, loans and household contributions on a graduated scale as determined Means Testing Instrument [MTI]. Students from extremely needy and vulnerable backgrounds will pay nothing to colleges and universities.

HEF Application Requirements

Some of the documents and details required to apply for HEF loans and scholarships are;

  • A phone number registered under your name
  • KCSE and KCPE index number
  • Passport photo
  • Copy of your ID
  • Copy of your birth certificate
  • Your parent or guardian’s phone number and copy of ID.
  • ID number of two of your HEF loan guarantors

If you do not have an ID, you cannot apply for HEF loan. However, students without ID can apply for HEF scholarships.

How to apply for HEF scholarships and Loans

To apply for government scholarships, loans, and bursaries via the HEF portal, follow the procedure provided below;

  • Visit the HEF portal https://hef.co.ke
  • Click Student Registration or Apply Now Button then User Registration
  • Create an account (use a valid email and phone number)
  • After signup, log in
  • Select the Scholarships, Loans, or Bursaries
  • Fill out the application form for the funding product you are interested in by providing all the required details and documents
  • Submit your application.

Student Funding Application: Pictorial Step by Step Guide.

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Tvet helb loan application deadline 2021/2022

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The Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) has opened the student loan applications portal for students in TVETs. Check all the details on requirements, how to apply and closing dates below.

TVET STUDENTS SECOND AND SUBSEQUENT LOAN APPLICATION FINANCIAL YEAR 2021-2022

The Higher Education Loans Board invites applications for the Second and Subsequent TVET Loan and Bursary for 2021-2022 Financial Year from Kenyan students admitted in National Polytechnics, Technical Training Institutions and Vocational Colleges under the Ministry of Education, and are registered with Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service [KUCCPS] and members of the Kenya Association Technical Training Institutions [KATTI].

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Helb loans for first years and continuing students (Simplified guide)

Eligible students:

Students enrolled for approved TVET courses and are applying for the second or subsequent student loan.

How to Apply:

  1. Download the HELB App from Google Play Store or dial *642#.
  2. Register using your phone number to generate a PIN which you will use to log in.
  3. Ensure the mobile number is registered under your name.
  4. Please NOTE that mobile numbers not registered in the students’ name will not allow the loan application to proceed.
  5. Read, understand and dick to accept the license agreement.
  6. Enter your first name as it appears on your National ID, ID number and valid email address to complete
  7. Click on “loans” tab and choose either certificate loans or diploma loans. Then click “apply” on the TVET second and subsequent loan.
  8. Read and understand the financial literacy guide.
  9. Answer the financial literacy questions and scroll down to view results and click “proceed”.
  10. Click “confirm” to verify your telephone number by paying Kshs. 1 to M-PESA.
  11. Read the loan agreement and click on ‘I agree’.
  12. Click ‘submit’. A pop-up message will appear to show that you have successfully applied. The loan serial number will also be displayed.

Please note that this application is pape tie ss. You are not required to print any form. A confirmation S MS with a loan application serial number is the evidence that you have applied. Kindly save the SMS for future reference.

The closing date for the loan application is 31st December, 2021.

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TVET Loan Application; This is what you need to do

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Students pursuing Diploma and Certificate courses in Public universities, university colleges, public national polytechnics and Institutes of Technology and Technical Training institutes country-wide are eligible for this loan and bursary. Orphans, single parent students and others who come from poor backgrounds will be given priority for the loans and or bursaries. The application period is January to April every year.

Required Documents

  1. Applications should access and fill the relevant TVET Loan & Bursary Application Form (TLAF).
  2. Print TWO copies of the duly filled Loan Application Form.
  3. Have the TVET Loan Application Form signed and stamped by the Dean of Students/Financial Aid Officers.
  4. Retain one copy of the duly filled TLAF (Mandatory).
  5. Drop the TLAF personally at the HELB students Service Centre on the Mezannine One, Anniversary Towers or any of the SELECT Huduma Centers nearest to you.

Click HERE to download approved TVET institutions funded by HELB as at March 2019.

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Submission of TVET Loan Application Forms

Other HELB Products

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Undergraduate HELB loans and bursaries; These are the requirements, application procedure, amounts to be awarded and disbursed
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Helb loan application 2021-2022

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The Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) has opened the student loan applications for 2021 to 2022. You can now apply for the various loans; for both new and continuing students.

The loan products that are available include:

  • Undergraduate Student Loan,
  • TVET Student Loan,
  • Afya Elimu Student Loan,
  • Post Graduate Scholarship,
  • Jielimishe Loan,
  • KRA Staff TRF Loan and
  • Civil Servants TRF Loan.

It is important to note how to apply for these loans and deadlines (See table below);

PRODUCT APPLICATION CATEGORY APPLICATION MODE APPLICATION DEADLINE
Undergraduate Student Loan First Time HELB Student Portal 31st December, 2021
Undergraduate Student Loan Second & Subsequent Times HELB App or USSD Code *642# 30th October, 2021
TVET Student Loan First Time HELB Student Portal 31st December, 2021
TVET Student Loan Second & Subsequent Times HELB App or USSD Code *642# 31st December, 2021
Afya Elimu Student Loan Second & Subsequent Times HELB App or USSD Code *642# 31st October, 2021
Post Graduate Scholarship Post Graduate Students HELD Student Portal 31st Aug 2021
Jielimishe Loan Employed Students HELB Student Portal 30th June 2022
KRA Staff TRF Loan KRA Staff HELB Student Portal 30th June 2022
Civil Servants TRF Loan Civil Servants HELB Student Portal 30th June 2022
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Helb latest news on disbursement 2022

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It is now very easy for you to check the Higher Education Loans Board, Helb, loan disbursement status online. Monitor the disbursed Helb loan batches online, today.

How to check HELB disbursement status online

Although many students find it difficult to check their loan disbursement status, the process is very simple. To check for your HELB loan disbursement follow these steps:

  1. Visit HELB website www.helb.co.ke
  2. Click on loan status. You will be directed to your HELB portal (You must have registered with HELB)
  3. Click on disbursement a form indicating your loan disbursement status will appear
  4. Click on disbursement and a form indicating your loan disbursement status will appear.

You can also check your loan disbursement status through your bank account that you used during first time registration.

Students with HELB smart card can use it to check their loan disbursement status. Remember that the smart card has three parts, tuition, upkeep and general use. Amount in the tuition part cannot be withdrawn.

HELB loan disbursement status, repayment and Registration using SMS services/Mobile phone

A student can also access HELB loan services using Short message services, SMS. The following services can be obtained through SMS code:

  1. Loan Application and Disbursement status.
  2. Loan repayment status.
  3. Loan balance.
  4. Loan mini-statement
  5. HELB Compliance and Clearance Certificate Checker.
  6. Loan repayment and many more.

HOW TO REGISTER FOR HELB LOAN MOBILE SERVICES.

  1. Go to your dialer on your mobile and enter *642# and send.
  2. Then Select/ enter 1 and send.
  3. On the next window prompts, provide your: First name, last name, National ID number, date of birth.
  4. Enter a PIN you can easily remember and confirm it.
  5. A registration success message will be displayed thus: “Thank you for registering with the HELB mobile platform. You will receive SMS Confirmation Shortly.”

HOW TO CHECK FOR HELB LOAN APPLICATION AND DISBURSEMENT STATUS.

  1. Enter *642# into your dialer.
  2. Select option 1 for log in.
  3. Enter your PIN.
  4. Select 1 for Loan application and Disbursement.
  5. For Disbursement report select option 1 and select the academic year. Your loan disbursement report will be sent to your line via SMS.

HOW TO CHECK HELB LOAN REPAYMENT STATUS USING MOBILE PHONE

  1. Dial *642# and send.
  2. Select option 1 to log in.
  3. Enter your PIN.
  4. Select Option 2 for Loan Repayment.
  5. The following Loan Repayment interfaces are displayed.
  6. Loan status
  7. Loan balance
  8. Loan Mini-statement
  9. Repay loan
  10. Request information.
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HELB to give laptops to university students- CS Magoha says

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University students will get laptops from the Higher Education Loans Board, HELB, to aid in online learning. Education Cabinet Secretary Prof George Magoha on Thursday, last week, said his ministry is working on a framework to finance the acquisition of e-learning devices for all university students.

“The Ministry is looking into ways of supporting continues online learning for University students by supporting HELB to facilitate them for the acquisition of online learning facilities and resources,” the CS said after meeting education stake holders at the Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development, KICD, in Nairobi.

Magoha said face to face interactions between students and lecturers may not be possible this year as most higher learning institutions are yet to meet the minimum ministry of health guidelines. This, thus, informed the decision to strengthen the universities’ online systems so as to promote E-learning.

“A survey of all Teacher Training Colleges, Universities and TVET institutions has shown that a few of them have put in place necessary measures to comply with Ministry of Health’s COVID-19 protocols that can guarantee safety of staff and learners once they reopen,” Magoha reported.

The CS and other top ministry officials have been touring different learning institutions to access their levels of preparedness ahead of reopening in January, 2021.

Photo: Education CS Prof George Magoha when he visited Maseno University. He reiterated that many Universities are not ready for reopening in the context of the health guidelines on covid-19. He asked the institutions to adopt Online learning prior to face to face sessions in January 2021.
Photo: Education CS Prof George Magoha when he visited Maseno University. He reiterated that many Universities are not ready for reopening in the context of the health guidelines on covid-19. He asked the institutions to adopt Online learning prior to face to face sessions in January 2021.

Universities will now continue executing their services online, for the remainder of the year. Upcoming first years’ orientation in September, other academic activities, the administration of examinations and graduations are some of the services that will now be offered online.

Dedan Kimathi, Egerton and Riara universities are some of the institutions that have carried out successful virtual graduations. On Friday Magoha attended a virtual graduation ceremony at Egerton University.

HELB has already opened its portal for the newly placed first years to submit their 2020/2021 loan applications, online.

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Internship opportunities at Higher Education Loans Board, HELB, for the 2019/2020 financial year

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Background information

The Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) was established in 1995 through an Act of Parliament CAP 213A of the laws of Kenya. The mandate of HELB is to source for funds and provide financing (through loans, scholarships and bursaries to Kenyans pursuing higher education in institutions of higher learning in and outside Kenya as recognized by Commission for University Education (CUE) & and/or the Technical, Vocational Education and Training Authority (TVETA).

Departments

HELB invites applications for Internship In order to qualify for the internship, in the various disciplines as listed below for a period lasting 3-6 months:

1). Legal
2). Finance and Accounting
3). Human Resources
4). Credit Management
5). Supply Chain Management
6). Information Communication Technology
7). Internal Audit, Risk Management and
Compliance
8). Corporate Communication and
Customer Experience: Contact Centre, Corporate Communication and Huduma Centres.

Requirements

In order to qualify for the internship, the applicant is expected to possess the following: –
1). A first Degree from a recognized university in the following fields of study : Commerce, Business Administration, Statistics, Law, Actuarial Science, Engineering, Communication, Mathematics, Data Science or any other related field;
2). Graduated within the period not exceeding three years from the date of this advert;
3). Never been an intern at HELB.

How to Apply

Interested candidates are requested to:
Submit their application letter stating area of interest together with Curriculum Vitae and copies of certificates.
Indicate preferred location of deployment from the list below:-
1). Head Office (Nairobi
2). Huduma Centres: Nairobi GPO, Machakos, Mombasa, Nakuru, Eldoret, Kisumu, Kakamega, Kisii, Nyeri, Embu, Kitui, Bungomo, Lodwar, Meru, Thika, Kitale, Kericho, Nandi, Muranga,
Garissa, Narok, Migori. Chuka, Kilifi Taita Taveta, Bomet, Makueni and West Pokot.

Submit to the address below, so as to be received not later than 19th July, 2019
Email Address: [email protected]

HELB is an equal opportunity employer. Persons with disability are encouraged to apply.
Only successful candidates will be contacted.

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HELB Disburses Loans for continuing University students

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The Higher Education Loans Board, HELB, has started disbursing the 2018/19 HELB loans Semester Two (2). The loans have been disbursed to continuing students studying at various higher institutions of Learning. “Upkeep payment batches 1616,1622,1633,1651 & 1652 have so far been paid and SMS communication will be sent to respective mobile numbers,” says HELB.

HELB says the Payments should reflect in respective bank accounts on or before Tuesday, 15/1/2019.

Guide to the HELB Mobile Short code used for loan repayment, application and Disbursement status
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Guide to the HELB Mobile Short code used for loan repayment, application and Disbursement status

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The Higher Education Loans Board, HELB, runs a mobile platform short code that can be used to access various services. By using the Short code, a mobile user can access the following HELB Services:

  1. Loan Application and Disbursement status.
  2. Loan repayment status.
  3. Loan balance.
  4. Loan mini-statement
  5. HELB Compliance and Clearance Certificate Checker.
  6. Loan repayment and many more.

HOW TO REGISTER FOR LOAN MOBILE SERVICES.

  1. Go to your dialer on your mobile and enter *642# and send.
  2. Then Select/ enter 1 and send.
  3. On the next window prompts, provide your: First name, last name, National ID number, date of birth.
  4. Enter a PIN you can easily remember and confirm it.
  5. A registration success message will be displayed thus: “Thank you for registering with the HELB mobile platform. You will receive SMS Confirmation Shortly.”

HOW TO CHECK FOR YOUR LOAN APPLICATION AND DISBURSEMENT STATUS.

  1. Enter *642# into your dialer.
  2. Select option 1 for log in.
  3. Enter your PIN.
  4. Select 1 for Loan application and Disbursement.
  5. For Disbursement report select option 1 and select the academic year. Your loan disbursement report will be sent to your line via SMS.

CHECKING LOAN REPAYMENT STATUS.

  1. Dial *642# and send.
  2. Select option 1 to log in.
  3. Enter your PIN.
  4. Select Option 2 for Loan Repayment.
  5. The following Loan Repayment interfaces are displayed.
  1. Loan status
  2. Loan balance
  3. Loan Mini-statement
  4. Repay loan
  5. Request information.
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List of Public Universities with Helb, Higher Education Funding

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List of Public Universities with Helb, Higher Education Funding

Public Universities

INSTITUTION
VC CONTACTS
WEBSITES
ALUPE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE
[email protected]
www.auc.ac.ke
BOMET UNIVERSITY COLLEGE
[email protected]
www.buc.ac.ke
CHUKA UNIVERSITY
[email protected]
www.chuka.ac.ke
CO-OPERATIVE UNIVERSITY OF KENYA
[email protected]
www.cuk.ac.ke
DEDAN KIMATHI UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY
[email protected]
www.dkut.ac.ke
EGERTON UNIVERSITY
[email protected]
www.egerton.ac.ke
GARISSA UNIVERSITY
[email protected]
www.gau.ac.ke
JARAMOGI OGINGA ODINGA UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
[email protected]
www.jooust.ac.ke
JOMO KENYATTA UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURE AND TECHNOLOGY
[email protected]
www.jkuat.ac.ke
KAIMOSI FRIENDS UNIVERSITY COLLEGE
[email protected]
www.kafu.ac.ke
KARATINA UNIVERSITY
[email protected]
www.karu.ac.ke
KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
[email protected]
www.ku.ac.ke
KIBABII UNIVERSITY
[email protected]
www.kibu.ac.ke
KIRINYAGA UNIVERSITY
[email protected]
www.kyu.ac.ke
KISII UNIVERSITY
[email protected]
www.kisiiuniversity.ac.ke
KOITALEL SAMOEI UNIVERSITY COLLEGE
[email protected]
https://ksu.ac.ke/
LAIKIPIA UNIVERSITY
[email protected]
www.laikipia.ac.ke
MAASAI MARA UNIVERSITY
[email protected]
www.mmarau.ac.ke
MACHAKOS UNIVERSITY
[email protected]
www.mksu.ac.ke
MAMA NGINA UNIVERSITY COLLEGE
[email protected]
https://mnu.ac.ke/
MASENO UNIVERSITY
[email protected]
www.maseno.ac.ke
MASINDE MULIRO UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
[email protected]
www.mmust.ac.ke
MERU UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
[email protected]
www.must.ac.ke
MOI UNIVERSITY
[email protected]
www.mu.ac.ke
MULTIMEDIA UNIVERSITY OF KENYA
[email protected]
www.mmu.ac.ke
MURANGA UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY
[email protected]
www.mut.ac.ke
PWANI UNIVERSITY
[email protected]
www.pu.ac.ke
RONGO UNIVERSITY
[email protected]
www.rongovarsity.ac.ke
SOUTH EASTERN KENYA UNIVERSITY
[email protected]
www.seku.ac.ke
TAITA TAVETA UNIVERSITY
[email protected]
www.ttu.ac.ke
TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY OF KENYA
[email protected]
www.tukenya.ac.ke
TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY OF MOMBASA
[email protected]
www.tum.ac.ke
THARAKA UNIVERSITY COLLEGE
[email protected]
https://tharaka.ac.ke/
TOM MBOYA UNIVERSITY COLLEGE
[email protected]
https://www.tmu.ac.ke/
TURKANA UNIVERSITY COLLEGE
[email protected]
www.tuc.mmust.ac.ke
UNIVERSITY OF ELDORET
[email protected]
www.uoeld.ac.ke
UNIVERSITY OF EMBU
[email protected]
www.embuni.ac.ke
UNIVERSITY OF KABIANGA
[email protected]
www.kabianga.ac.ke
UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI
[email protected]
www.uonbi.ac.ke