A list of over 10 Helb Contact channels- How to contact Helb online

The Helb Student Portal

Helb Contacts- Are you in need of any service from the Higher Education Loans Board (Helb)? You do not need to travel to their offices in Nairobi since you can get the service at the comfort of your house. Helb has created various online communication platforms that you need to take advantage of.  All that […]

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Is Helb application still ongoing 2021-2022?

HELB Postgraduate Scholarship for Kenyans

The Higher Education Loans Board, HELB, has opened the applications for the Helb undergraduate first time loan applications 2021-2022. You can now apply for your loan before the portal is closed. Get all the details on the Helb under graduate loan application process in this article. UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS. FIRST TIME LOAN APPLICATIONS FINANCIAL YEAR 2021-2022

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Helb extends deadline for first time 2019/2020 undergraduate loan applications

HELB loans- How to know whether you qualify for the Higher Education Loans Board funding

The Higher Education Loans Board, HELB, has extended the application deadline for students who missed out on the First time loan application. The loans agency has now reopened the application portal and 2019/2020 first years can take the advantage and apply. “We are pleased to announce that we have now extended the application period to

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HELB loans disbursement, amount awarded, application procedure and requirements: Full details

The Higher Education Loans Board, Helb, advances loans to students in Higher Learning institutions. These loans are given on yearly basis both to regular and self sponsored students. Regular students are placed by the Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service, Kuccps. UNDERGRADUATE LOAN (DIRECT ENTRY STUDENTS) These loans are for students joining public or

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HELB Issues 21 Day Notice to Students Regarding The New Funding Model

HELB Undergraduate Loans

HELB Issues 21 Day Notice to Students Regarding The New Funding Model HELB, the Higher Education Loans Board, has issued a 21-day timeframe for university students to contest the new funding model that has been causing discontent among numerous students. The appeal period began on April 1, 2025, and will extend for three weeks, allowing

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Students protest over move by government to cut Helb loan funds

HELB Undergraduate Loans

University student’s leaders in Uasin Gishu have come out strongly to condemn the move by the National Government in reducing Higher Education Loan Board (HELB) loan budgetary allocation by nine per cent.   Speaking during a presser on Thursday, the student leaders insisted it was improper to deny students who hail from poor backgrounds academic

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

The Higher Education Loans Board, HELB, student loans, bursaries, website and portals guide.

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: Loan Application and Disbursement status. Loan repayment status. Loan balance. Loan mini-statement HELB Compliance and Clearance Certificate Checker. Loan repayment and

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How to apply for the HELB Afya Elimu Loan, plus requirements; Second and subsequent

The Higher Education Loans Board, HELB, student loans, bursaries, website and portals guide.

The Higher Education Loans Board, Helb, is inviting applications for the Afya Elimu second and subsequent loan application 2020/2021 academic year. Get full details on how to apply and requirements in this post. ELIGIBLE STUDENTS This loan is available for needy students training in middle level medical colleges (listed on HELB portal); Kenya Medical Training

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

Have you been admitted to a College or University and lack fees? The Higher Education Loans Board, Helb, gives university and College students cheap Helb loans and free Bursaries. Helb Loans For Undergraduate Students There are two types of undergraduate loan applications: First Time Application-This is for applicants who are applying for the first time. Second &

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Universities Fund- UFB Online Grants Application

Students Eligiblefor Funding The following are the categories of students eligible for government funding in accredited universities in Kenya: Students who after sitting for KCSE are placed by KUCCPS to pursue undergraduate degrees in accredited public and private universities and take up their admissions in the year of placement. Students in undergraduate programmes qualify for

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Helb loans 2025/2026: All you need to know

HELB Postgraduate Scholarship for Kenyans

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

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Higher education funding model pdf

Higher education funding model in kenya In summary: Students from extremely needy households to get 100% financing. Students classified into four categories: vulnerable, extremely needy, needy and less needy Kuccps placed University and TVET students with letters are eligible Family economic background to be evaluated before loan or scholarship is awarded. University and College students

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How to apply on the HELB App as a second and Subsequent applicant

How to apply on the HELB App as a second and Subsequent applicant Applicants should visit Google play store and download the HELB Mobile Application. Register your details (First name, Phone, Email Address, National ID and KRA PIN number) on the HELB App to generate a PIN which you will use to log in and accept the

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HELB finally disburses Sh1.56 billion for University Students’ Tuition Fees & Upkeep

Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Migos Ogamba.

The Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) has disbursed a total of Sh. 1.56 billion for tuition and upkeep for university students and Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) trainees. Out of the amount, a total of 31,263 TVET trainees and 33,863university students will benefit from the loan disbursements. In a press statement sent to

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Higher Education Financing: List of Supported Private Universities and Contacts

Higher Education Financing: List of Supported Private Universities and Contacts Private Universities PRIVATE UNIVERSITIES WEBSITES AFRICA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY www.aiu.ac.ke AFRICA NAZARENE UNIVERSITY www.anu.ac.ke CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY OF EAST AFRICA www.cuea.edu DAYSTAR UNIVERSITY www.daystar.ac.ke GRETSA UNIVERSITY www.grestsauniversity.ac.ke GREAT LAKES UNIVERSITY OF KISUMU www.gluk.ac.ke INTERNATIONAL LEADERSHIP UNIVERSITY www.kenya.ilu.edu KABARAK UNIVERSITY www.kabarak.ac.ke KCA UNIVERSITY www.kca.ac.ke KAG UNIVERSITY www.kageu.ac.ke KENYA

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Helb loan undergraduate first time application form 2021-2022

HELB Undergraduate Loans

The Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) has opened the student portal for first time undergraduate loan applications, online. Get all the details on requirements, how to apply and the Helb loan application form here. Higher Education Loans Board latest Updates 2021/2022 Helb first year loans: Application details, deadlines and requirements Undergraduate loans – Helb opens portal

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AIC Kijabe Hospital Helb Fund

AIC Kijabe Hospital Fund Eligibility For students and staff of AIC Kijabe, College of Health Sciences. Terms and Conditions Online application in the HELB portal. Allocation amount is determined by the institution Kshs. 500.00 Administrative fee is charge 4% interest rate. Recovery is based on the HELB loan recovery process and procedure. Requirements Duly filled

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Catherine Mcauley Nursing School Loan Application

Catherine Mcauley Nursing School Loan Application Eligibility. Employed students pursuing the following higher diploma courses are eligible for the product: Kenya Registered Critical Care Nursing. (KRCCN) Kenya Registered Perioperative Nursing. (KRPON) Kenya Registered Nephrology Nursing. (KRNN) Kenya Registered Midwife. (KRM) Terms and Conditions   Allocation amount is determined by the funding institution subject to applicant’s

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HELB LOANS, WEBSITE, PORTAL & SERVICES: Your ultimate guide on all requirements, application, disbursement and repayment of HELB Loans and Bursaries

The Higher Education Loans Board, HELB, student loans, bursaries, website and portals guide.

The Higher Education Loans Board, Helb, advances a number of loan products to students in tertiary institutions. Helb provides the following loan products to all students: Undergraduate Loan, Tvet Loan / Bursary First Time For Tertiary Institutions,  Post Graduate Scholarship Application and Afya Elimu Loan. The following are loan products for the employed individuals: Civil

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