Are you a Helb loan beneficiary? This is all you need to know and do concerning your loan repayment and clearance

Helb certificate of clearance for a student's loan

Individuals who are beneficiaries of the Higher Education loans Board, Helb, loans sometimes face penalties related to late repayments due to lack of clear guidelines or information. The guide below will assist you to know all information related to helb loans repayments. How often do you send Loan statement?. To know your loan status visit […]

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Government Releases Sh3.9 Billion In Scholarships In Public Universities

The Government has released Sh3.9 billion as the first tranche financing to cover scholarships for Government-sponsored First-Year students in public universities under the new higher education funding model. Beneficiaries of the scholarships are those who successfully made their applications through the Higher Education Financing portal (www.hef.co.ke) that was launched on the 31st of August 2023. In

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Helb loan allocation and disbursement

HELB LOAN ALLOCATION & DISBURSEMENT BREAKDOWN Undergraduate Allocation Bands Loan (Kshs) Bursary (Kshs) (Undergraduate) Installment Tuition (Kshs) Upkeep (Kshs) Minimum 37,000 4,000 Semester 1    4,000       16,000 Maximum 60,000 8,000 Semester 2    4,000        15,500                PSSP     39,500       Undergraduate Allocation Bands Loan (Kshs) Bursary (Kshs) (TVET)

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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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Higher Education Finance Loan and Bursary Application guide: Hef, Helb and Universities Fund Portals

Higher Education Finance Loan and Bursary Application guide: Hef, Helb and Universities Fund Portals Step 1: Visit www.hef.co.ke orwww.universitiesfund.go.ke or www.helb.co.ke and click on “Student Portal”. Step 2: Confirm whether you have your National ID Step 3: . Please enter your National ID if you have. Please enter your KCSE Index number if you don’t

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Higher Education Financing, HEF, Eligibility Criteria/ Requirements: How to determine Scholarship and Loans Amounts

Higher Education Financing, HEF, Eligibility Criteria: How to determine Scholarship and Loans Amounts. Higher Education Financing Scholarship Scholarship does not require a student to have National ID card. Must be 2022 [and above] KCSE candidate for University applicant Admitted through Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) Higher Education Financing Scholarship For undergraduate Students:

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Helb now to run the Afya Elimu Fund [AEF]- Helb latest news

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

The Higher Education Loans Board [HELB] has officially taken over the Afya Elimu Fund [AEF]. The take over happened at an event presided over by Dr. Patrick Amoth, Director General in the Ministry of Health and attended by Hon. Ekwee Ethuro, HELB Board Chairman; Charles Ringera, HELB CEO; Dr. Janet Muriuki, Country Director, Kenya, IntraHealth International; Prof. Michael

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Types of Loans, Bursaries and Scholarships Offered to Kenyan University Students by HELB

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

The Higher Education Loans Board offers a wide range of loans, Bursaries and Scholarships to students pursuing university Education. The loans include: 1. LOANS FOR DIRECT ENTRY STUDENTS (DES) These loans are for students joining public or private universities within the East African Community directly from high school either through the Kenya Universities and Colleges

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University Students to hold demos over delayed disbursement of Helb Loans

Helb loan balance, repayment methods

University students are struggling with capitation following delayed Higher Education Loans Board, HELB, Funding with the body yet to disburse cash from last semester’s batches. Students depending on Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) for upkeep and tuition fees are staring at a bleak future, as the new semester commenced. Capitation for university students was last

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The Universities Fund Portal Login; Scholarship and Loans Application Guidelines

The Universities Fund was established under section 53 of the Universities Act, 2012 for financing Universities in Kenya. The Fund is managed by a Board of Trustees known as the Universities Funding (UF) which has been in operation since 2016. The function of the Trustees is to generally manage the Universities Fund. The specific functions

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Helb Mpesa Full Guide; Helb Mpesa wallet

Helb Mpesa Full Guide; Helb Mpesa wallet HELB MPESA Wallet Guide. The HELB loan mobile payment option is currently available on Mpesa, below is the procedure on how you can access and withdraw the funds from HELB Mini App. Download the MPESA App from Google App Playstore or Apple App Store or Huawei App gallery. Register on the MPESA App using your MPESA registered phone number,

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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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Undergraduate HELB loans and bursaries; These are the requirements, application procedure, amounts to be awarded and disbursed

HELB Undergraduate Loans

These loans are for students joining public or private universities within the East African Community directly from high school either through the Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) or as self-sponsored. Amounts awarded range between Kshs.40,000 minimum and Kshs.60,000 maximum based on the level of need. The loan attracts interest of 4% p.a

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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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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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How to register and apply for HELB loans online

HELB Undergraduate Loans

The Higher Education Loans Board, HELB, advances loans and bursaries to students in tertiary institutions; Universities, colleges and Technical & vocational Training Institutions. In order to apply for HELB loans and bursaries, one must first register on Helb’s online platform. Before you proceed with the registration ensure you have these vital details: Your National identity

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Application portal for the New Higher Education Funding (NFM) (www.hef.co.ke) for both Scholarship and Loans

  The Government has today launched the application portal for the New Higher Education Funding (NFM) (www.hef.co.ke) for both Scholarship and Loans for students placed by Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service [KUCCPS] effective Financial Year [FY] 2023/2024. The launch follows the Presidential Directive on 03rd May 2023 signaling the intention of Government to

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