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

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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 you require to contact helb is a mobile phone and you are good to go. Below is a list of Helb communication channels that you can make use of, today:

S/N Helb Service How to get service
1 HELB Student Portal www.helb.co.ke
2 HELB Student USSD Code *642#
3 HELB Loanees Portal www.helb.co.ke 
4 HELB Loanees USSD Code *642#
5 M-Pesa Paybill Number 200800
6 HELB Employer Portals www.helb.co.ke and remittance@helb.co.ke
7 Self-Serve HELB Portals Helb Portal
8 Self-Serve USSD Code *642#
9 Self-Serve HELB Mobile App The Helb Mobile App
10 Helb Twitter Account  https://twitter.com/HELBpage
11 Helb Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/HELBpage/ 
12 Helb Official Email Address contactcentre@helb.co.ke
13 Helb Call Contact Centre 711052000

Helb Services

Here is a list of services available through the Helb Student Portal:

S/No Service from the Helb Student Portal Link on how to access service
1 Helb Student Portal Login Click here to access service instantly
2 Helb Student Profile Editing Click here to access service instantly
3 Helb Loan Application Online Click here to access service instantly
4 Helb Scholarship Application Online Click here to access service instantly
5 Helb Loan Statement Click here to access service instantly
6 Helb Loan Repayment Click here to access service instantly
7 Helb Loan Disbursement Status Click here to access service instantly
8 Helb Compliance Certificate Application Click here to access service instantly
9 Helb Loan Penalty Waiver Application Click here to access service instantly
10 Helb Loan Applications History Click here to access service instantly
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Is Helb application still ongoing 2021-2022?

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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

The Higher Education Loans Board invites applications for First Time 2021-2022 Undergraduate Loan from Kenyan students admitted in GoK-sponsored or Self-sponsored Programs in Public and Private Universities in Kenya and the East African Community that are recognized by the Commission for University Education [CUE].

Eligible students:   

  1. Students placed by the Kenya Universities and Colleges Placement Service [KUCCPS] in the local public and private universities
  2. Self-Sponsored, Parallel and Module II Students studying for a bachelor’s degree only [Certificate, Diploma, Pre-University and Postgraduate students ARE NOT ELIGIBLE FOR THIS PRODUCT]

Related news: HELB loan Application Deadline 2021/2022

How to Apply:   

  1. Applicants should visit our website helb.co.ke to access the Student Portal to register, create and activate account(ensure you use your personal mobile number)
  2. Log in and select the 2020-2021 Undergraduate First Time Loan Application Form [LAF].
  3. Read and appraise oneself online on Financial Literacy and appreciate the purpose of
  4. Access and fill the Loan Application
  5. Print TWO copies of the duly filled Loan Application Ensure you preview the form and correct where necessary before you submit for printing
  1. Have the forms appropriately filled, signed and stamped by the relevant
  2. Read, understand and sign to accept the Loan Terms and Conditions and Data Protection Consent form
  3. Present one copy of the duly filled Loan Application Form and all the attached support documents at:
    1. Any of the following Huduma centers nearest to you: Nairobi-GPO, Machakos, Mombasa, Nakuru, Eldoret, Kisumu, Kakamega, Kisii, Nyeri, Embu, Kitui, Bungoma, Lodwar, Meru, Thika, Kitale, Kericho, Nandi, Murang’a, Garissa, Narok, Migori, Chuka, Kilifi and Taita Taveta, West Pokot, Bomet and Makueni for free and secure delivery, OR
    2. HELB Student Service Centre on Mezzanine 1, Anniversary Towers, University Way, Nairobi, OR
    3. Send through registered and secured mail or courier
  4. Retain a copy of the duly filled and signed Loan Application Form [This is mandatory]

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.

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

Customer Service Touch Points

In need of any Helb service at  Anniversary Towers, University Way? See the guidelines below;

Touch Point Floor Service Offered Operating Hours
Students Service Centre M1
  1. Loan/bursary application, allocation and disbursement queries
  2. Drop off of Loan Application Forms.
 Mon-Fri

8am-5.00pm
Customer Experience Centre Ground
  1. Loan Repayment
  2. HELB Compliance and Clearance
  3. HELB Jielimishe Inquiries
 Mon-Fri

8am-5.00pm
Cash Office 18th
  1. Receiving and receipting of cheques
  2. Receipting of cash deposit slips
 Mon-Fri

8am-5.00pm
Contact Centre Tel: 0711 052 000

Email:
contactcentre@helb.co.ke

Twitter & Facebook:

@HELBPage

 All enquiries Mon-Fri

8am-5.00pm
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Helb extends deadline for first time 2019/2020 undergraduate loan applications

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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 31st October 2019. Visit https://t.co/OgOa1e7iKC to apply,” HELB now says.

HOW TO APPLY FOR THE HELB FIRST TIME LOAN.

The First Time Loan Application is divided into the following categories.

INFORMATION ON PROFILE

This comprises of two sub categories as elaborated below. Please fill each section before proceeding to the next item.

a) Applicant:- Personal Details

In this section, an applicant is required to fill out their personal information. Items such as Sub-location,Division,location etc should reflect information as per your National Identification Card.

b) Applicant:- Residence Details

In this section, an applicant is required to fill out there current place of residence information. Items such as Sub-location,Division,location etc should reflect your current place of residence and not as indicated in your ID Card.

INSTITUTION DETAILS

This comprises of three sub categories as elaborated below. Please fill each section before proceeding to the next item.

a) Applicant :- Institution Details

In this section, an applicant is required to fill out their Institution details.

b) Applicant :- Loan Information.

Here you are required any information on your loan or bursary.

EDUCATION BACKGROUND DETAILS

This comprises of one category as elaborated below. Please fill each section before proceeding to the next item.

a) Applicant :- Education Background Details

In this section, an applicant is required to fill out their education background details. Primary and Secondary School Details are compulsory. Failure to include this will lead to automatic disqualification

EXPENSE DETAILS

This comprises of two categories as elaborated below. Please fill each section before proceeding to the next item.

a) Applicant :- Family Expenses

In this section, an applicant is required to fill out the family’s expenses.

GUARANTOR DETAILS

This comprises of one section as elaborated below. Please fill each section before proceeding to the next item.

a) Applicant :- Guarantor’s Details

In this section, an applicant is required to fill out the guarantor’s details. It is compulsory to fill in two guarantors failure to do this will lead to automatic disqualification

PARENTS DETAILS

This comprises of three category as elaborated below. Please fill each section before proceeding to the next item.

a) Applicant :- Parents Marital Status

In this section, an applicant is required to fill out their parent’s marital status.

b) Applicant :- Parents Details

In this section, an applicant is required to fill out various details about their parent’s eg. employment.

c) Applicant :- Guardian’s Details

If the applicant is orphaned he/she will be required to fill in the gurantors’ details.

BANK DETAILS

This comprises of one section as elaborated below. Please fill each section before proceeding to the next item.

a) Applicant :- Bank Details

In this section, an applicant is required to fill out the bank’s details.

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

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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 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 and the students are required to repay their loans on completion of their studies. Students are advised to apply at least one month before the opening date to allow ample time for processing.

Type of Loan Application

There are two types of undergraduate loan applications:

  • First Time Application- This is for applicants who are applying for the first time.
  • Second and Subsequent Application- This is for applicants who are applying for a second, third, fourth time as per the program duration

The number of loans one is eligible for depends on the program duration i.e. one is given loan 4 times for a 4 year program.

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Management of HELB Loans

Students are advised that the loans should be used mainly for:

  • Tuition,
  • Books and stationery,
  • Accommodation and subsistence.

Students are advised to desist from diverting the funds to leisure or other family obligations.

Loan Award

The loan awarded ranges from a minimum of Ksh.40, 000 and a maximum of Ksh.60, 000.

For those placed by Kenya University and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS), the loan amount is split to cater for both Tuition fee and Upkeep while the Self sponsored students, the money is sent directly to the university once a year as tuition fees.

A standard amount of Ksh4, 000 for Government sponsored students only is deducted from the loan awarded and disbursed to the university per semester for tuition [total Ksh8, 000] and the rest is sent to the applicant’s bank account as upkeep.

An Administrative Fee of Ksh500 per year is charged on the loan awarded and it is therefore deducted from the disbursed loan.

A limited number of needy government sponsored students receive bursary of between Ksh4, 000 and Ksh8, 000 per year. The Bursary is paid to the university.

Requirements
  • A copy of the Applicant’s national ID Card
  • Copies of the parents national ID Cards/death certificate where the parent is deceased
  • Copies of both guarantors’ national ID Card
  • A copy of the applicant’s admission letter and KCSE result slip/certificate
  • A copy of the applicant’s Bank ATM/Bank card (for Government sponsored students only)
  • A copy of the applicant’s Smart Card from the institution
  • One recent colored passport size photograph of the applicant.

Repaying your Student Loan

Undergraduate loan repayment starts within one year of completion of studies or within such a period as the Board decides to recall the loan whichever is earlier. However, you can make voluntary payments before or after you complete your studies to reduce your loan balance.

Note:

  • Loans are charged 4% interest per annum
  • Loan repayment commences one year upon completion of studies or as deemed fit by HELB.
  • The loan is repayable up to a maximum of 120 months.

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Submission of Under Graduate  Loan Application Forms

Other HELB Products

You can also apply other types of loans from Helb. Click on the links below for further guidelines.

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105,000 TVET students have so far applied for Helb loans ahead of the October deadline

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As at September 19, about 105, 000 Technical and Vocational Education Training,Tvet, students had completed TVET loan online applications against 124,100 targeted by the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) for the first, second and even subsequent applicants at a total value of Sh4 billion for 2019/20 financial year.

Helb currently funds students in 111 Tvet colleges; compared to 74 last year. These are colleges approved by the Technical and Vocational Education Training Authority, TVETA, and are members of Katti. The deadline for application is October 31, 2019

For those who had submitted their loan applications and were approved, disbursements began on September 16, 2019.

About 1,500 students earlier admitted in public universities opted to join technical colleges this year, with the government insisting there are huge shortfalls in technical manpower in both public and private sectors.

Partnerships

The government in a partnership with a Chinese construction firm, Avic International Holdings, have supplied and equipped 144 Tvet Institutions with modern training equipment worth Sh16.8 billion for 10 disciplines and built capacity for trainers on use of the equipment.

Tvets students’ population

There are about 4,000 trainers currently in public Tvet training institutions, but with a shortage of a similar number. The government has started the process of recruiting another batch of 3,000 trainers to bridge the gap.

TVETA puts the number of registered institutions at 11 national polytechnics, 827 (672 private and 155 public) technical and vocational colleges.

There are 747 (58 private and 669 public) vocational training centres. Last year saw the student population in technical and vocational colleges rise to 363,884, with female students accounting for 43.7 percent of total student enrollment.

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

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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 students the opportunity to express their concerns and feedback regarding the model.

This new funding model, termed the Variable Scholarship Loan Funding Model, categorizes students into five financial bands based on their need.

The first band, Band 1, is designated for the most disadvantaged students, whereas Band 5 is aimed at those with the least financial need.

The government implemented this model with the intention of ensuring that financial support is provided to students who require it the most. Nonetheless, many students have contended that the system is inequitable.

They argue that it overlooks various aspects of their financial circumstances, leading to protests and widespread dissatisfaction.

To tackle these issues, HELB and the Universities Fund (UF) conducted a public consultation process from April 1 to April 4, 2025.

During this timeframe, students and other stakeholders were encouraged to convey their views regarding the funding system.

The consultation enabled students to offer comments, suggestions, and complaints online and at multiple locations, including public universities nationwide.

This public engagement process was designed to gather input from as many individuals as possible to enhance the funding model and the scholarship and loan appeals process.

HELB has indicated that the input from the public consultation has prompted enhancements in the appeals system. This encompasses modifications to ensure the process is fairer and more effective for students.

With this 21-day appeal timeframe, students who believe their concerns were not adequately addressed during the consultation can now formally present their complaints or suggestions to HELB.

The expectation is that by permitting students to express their views, the funding system can be revised to more effectively meet the needs of all students.

This public consultation and the appeal period were initiated following a court order. The Court of Appeal had previously paused a ruling from the High Court that deemed the funding model unconstitutional.

The court permitted the government to persist with the funding system while legal disputes continue to be resolved. Consequently, the current funding model remains in effect, although it may be altered based on the outcome of the ongoing court proceedings.

For the time being, HELB has affirmed that the 21-day appeal period will stay open and that students should utilize this chance to voice their concerns.

Depending on how the court case develops, there may be additional modifications to the funding model in the future.

The government has emphasized that it is amenable to changes, but those alterations will rely on the feedback gathered and the verdicts rendered by the court.
In the interim, students persist in expressing their discontent regarding the funding system, with numerous individuals believing that the categorization into financial bands is unjust and fails to genuinely represent their true requirement for financial assistance.

With the appeal process currently available, students are urged to provide their input in the hope of witnessing a more equitable and inclusive funding model that more effectively aids all students in need.

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Students protest over move by government to cut Helb loan funds

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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 loans despite the fact that Universities and Technical Training Colleges are overwhelmed by increased number of learners each year.

“What sustains students in Universities is this HELB loan and denying them will make poor students resort to antisocial and unlawful activities that will increase crime rate,” he observed.Universities Presidents Council Chair and Moi University President, Mr Albert Maloba, in his statement, decried the outcome as fatal and dangerous.

He insisted they are fulfilling their mandate in advocating for students’ rights and if the government will not address their concerns, they will have no other option but to protest until their plight is addressed.

“The Government should be considerate on matters of education and give the sector maximum concentration. I want to caution Education CS Prof. Magoha on the plans they are hatching to elevate private universities over public entities. That’s akin to introducing business in the education docket, thus killing university education in the long run and these plans must be reversed,” he lamented.

On her part, Dorcas Jerop, Chairperson University of Eldoret, pleaded with the government to look into this matter with the urgency it deserves, because it will have a longer negative impact on the progress of the students.

“Comrades will drop out of school and some even will end up in wrong places including prison and even get killed in the process of nursing their frustrations. We have promising future leaders and the government should guard these precious assets for posterity,” she pleaded.

On her part, Moi University academic delegate Sharon Kiptoo said, “Covid-19 pandemic has already immobilized the economy and students will drop out of school for lack of funds and in the end big dreams will be shattered just like that.”

“We have a program in place to assist these students in managing the HELB loan and invest in income generating activities. This will help them not to solely depend on the loan, but also other lawful income generating activities,” said Judy Mwende, a student leader at University of Eldoret.

The student leaders called upon the government to instead increase university loans so as to enable students complete their education.

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

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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 College [KMTC], Faith Based Organizations [FBO’s] and other Institutions offering Diplomas and Certificates in medical courses

HOW TO APPLY.

  • Download the HELB App from Google Play Store or dial *642#
  • Register using your phone number to generate a PIN which you will use to log in
  • Ensure the mobile number is registered under your name
  • Please NOTE that mobile numbers not registered in the students’ name will not allow the loan application to proceed
  • Read, understand, and click to accept the license agreement
  • Enter your First name as it appears in your National ID, ID number and valid email address to complete registration.
  • Click on “loans” tab and choose either certiFicate loans or diploma loans. Then click “apply” on the Afya Elimu second and subsequent loan
  • Read and understand the Financial literacy guide
  • Answer the 􀏐inancial literacy questions and scroll down to view results and click “proceed”
  • Click “con􀏐irm” to verify your telephone number by paying Kshs. 1 to M-PESA
  • Read the loan agreement and click on ‘I agree’
  • 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 paperless. You are not required to print any form. A confirmation SMS with a loan application serial number is the evidence that you have applied. Kindly save the SMS for future reference.

DO NOT PAY anyone to process your HELB loan application.
In case of any queries, seek assistance ONLY from HELB officers.

DEADLINE

The closing date for the loan application is January 31, 2021

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

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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:

  1. First Time Application-This is for applicants who are applying for the first time.
  2. Second & Subsequent Application-This is for applicants who are applying for the second, third, fourth time as per the program duration

Note: The number of loans one is eligible for depends on the program duration. For example, one is given loan 4 times for a 4-year program or 5 times for a 5-year programme

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.

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

  1. Applicants should visit Google play store and download the HELB Mobile Application.
  2. 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 license agreement. Ensure that you use the Safaricom number that you use for Mpesa transactions and it should be registered in your name
  3. Read the mandatory Financial literacy notes and undertake a brief Question & Answer to appreciate the purpose of credit. Scroll down to view results then click “proceed”.
  4. Click on loans then select undergraduate loans to get the Undergraduate Subsequent Loan Application Form [LAF].
  5. Follow each step to fill in the required details and submit. A pop-up message will appear to show that you have successfully applied. The loan serial number will also be displayed

NB: You will be required to pay Kshs. 1 from your MPESA account during the application process to verify your telephone number.  Please note, the application is paperless hence no printing.

  1. Students that are not Safaricom subscribers will be directed to the Portal and apply using the application form, after which they will be required to print and submit the form to the HELB Student Service Centre on Mezzanine 1 Floor at Anniversary Towers.

Helb Loans For TVET Students

How to apply 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 TVET First Time Loan Application Form [TLAF].
  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 TVET 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
  1. Retain a complete copy of the TVET 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 TVET 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.

Application requirements

  1. A copy of the applicant’s admission letter from the institution
  2. A copy of the applicant’s National Identification Card.
  3. Applicant’s KCSE result slip or certificate
  4. Copies of the parents’ National ID Cards or death certificate where the parent is deceased
  5. Copies of both guarantors’ National ID Card
  6. A copy of the applicant’s Bank ATM/Bank card
  7. One recent colored passport size photograph of the applicant.

Note:

  1. The applicant should access and complete the relevant TVET Loan and 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 and/or Financial Aid Officer.
  4. Retain one copy of the duly filled TLAF (Mandatory).
  5. Drop the TLAF personally at the HELB students Service Centre on Mezzanine One, Anniversary Towers or any of the SELECT Huduma Centers nearest to you

Repaying the TVET Loan

TVET loan repayment starts within one year of completion of studies or within such a period as the Board decides to recall the loan, whichever is earlier. However, one can make voluntary payments before or after completing studies to reduce the loan balance. HELB Loans are charged 4% interest per annum and is repayable up to a maximum of 48 months.

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Universities Fund- UFB Online Grants Application

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Students Eligiblefor Funding
The following are the categories of students eligible for government funding in accredited universities in Kenya:
  1. 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 funding approved duration of the programmes which varies from 4 to 5 years depending on the degree programme.
  2. Students who are placed by KUCCPS to pursue undergraduate degrees in public and private universities upon completion of Diploma programmes recognized by the Kenya National Qualifications Authority (KNQA).
  3. Students who are placed in Masters Programmes by KUCCPS and/or admitted by Universities are eligible for funding for a maximum duration of two years.
  4. Students who are placed in Doctorates programmes by KUCCPS and/or admitted by Universities are eligible for funding for a maximum duration of 3 years.
 Process Of Grants Application

Welcome To Universities Fund

Follow the instructions below to successfully apply for grants

STEP 1: Confirm Your Account

  • NB:-In order to confirm Your account, you must first be placed by KUCCPS.
  • 1. Input you KUCCPS ID which is a combination the year of Examination and your KCSE Number. Example 2022 and 3524326 to form (20223524326)
  • 2. Enter a valid Email where your Login details will be sent.
  • 3. Login With the Credentials then Create a New Password

STEP 2: Update Details

  • 1. After Logging in into your account, you need to review your details and Update your information such as phone your Number and National ID number.
  • 2. Some Details are Mandatory in order for you to apply for Grants. These details will be highlighted.

STEP 3: Apply For Grants

  • NB:- All the Attachment documents should be uploaded to the site as requested.
  • 1. Click on the Login button below to Login if You have already confirmed your account or Click on Confirm button on the login Page to Confirm your account.
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Form 3 Term 1, 2 and 3 Free Exam Papers For All Subjects

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Form Three Term 1, 2 and 3 Free Exam Papers For All Subjects

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F3 C.R.E PP2 MS.docx
F3 KIS P2 QN.docx
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F2 BST QS.docx
F3 ENGLISH P2 QS-b (1).docx
F3 ENGLISH P2 QS-b (2).docx
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F3 AGRI PP2 MS.docx
F3 GEO PPI MS.docx
F3 BIO PP1 QS.docx
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F3 CRE PP1 QS.docx
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F3 BIO PP2 MS.docx
F3 BIO PP3 QS.docx
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F3 CHEM PP1 MS.docx
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Helb Student Portal

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Helb Student Portal

The Helb Student Portal gives you instant access to a wealth of resources at HELB.

How does it work?

The system is very easy to use. When you register and login you will have access to everything from loan application to allocation and disbursement status. Who can use the portal? Any registered or existing students can have free and unlimited access to the portal.

Student Portal Login 

Sign in to your Account

Don’t Have An Account ?

For a quick login, click here.

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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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Helb News Today – All the latest Helb news

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Get all the  The Higher Education Loans Board, Helb, news on the go immediately it breaks. HELB information is updated immediately it breaks, here. You can also get access to a large number of HELB forms, circulars, guidelines and news.

Quickly jump to the HELB information you are seeking by selecting the items in the ‘table of contents’ below. This will save you the agony of moving through the whole post and time.

Table of Contents

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Higher education funding model pdf

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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 will now qualify for loans and scholarships via the Higher Education Funding Model. According to the University Fund Kenya, one must be Kenyan and a 2022 KCSE examination candidate to be eligible for the scholarship.

He or she must have also been placed by the Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) to pursue an undergraduate, diploma, craft certificate, or artisan course at one of Kenya’s accredited public universities or TVET colleges.

The scholarship will be open to students who sat their KCSE examination from 2022 onwards.

Once confirmed to have met the requirements, one will be needed to visit https://www.hef.co.ke/ for application with a checklist meeting the requirements hereunder;

A valid email address, a valid phone number registered to the applicant’s name, KCPE and KCSE index numbers and year of examination, College/University admission letter and a copy of the sponsorship letter for those sponsored in secondary school.

Others are the applicant’s parent/guardian’s registered numbers, the applicant’s ID number, death certificate if parents are deceased, a passport photo and a birth certificate.

Also, those who will be seeking loans will be needed to have the ID numbers and telephone numbers for two guarantors.

On the platform, one will first register/log in, fill out their profile and upload their documents, tick the box to apply for a scholarship or a loan and submit the application.

The applicant will then wait for the award within 30 days and then wait for an SMS payment notification.

It is also worth noting that students in private universities are not eligible for the government scholarship fund, but can apply for loans through HELB.

Continuing students will not be affected by the funding model and will continue to receive their funding based on the previous funding model.

The level of funding for each student will depend on the monthly household income and the financial aid has been classified into four categories, the vulnerable, extremely needy, needy and less needy.

Under the model, those students falling under the vulnerable and extremely needy band will qualify for 100%  government funding for their studies with the money coming as scholarships and loans, and those deemed to be needy and less needy will get 93% government funding, with the students bearing 7% of the tuition costs.

Students from the vulnerable and extremely needy households will receive 100% funding while the needy and less needy will get 93% government funding and a 7% contribution from their households to cover for the tuition fees.

All university and TVET students who have received letters from universities and TVET colleges as per the placement from Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) are eligible for funding.

Classification of students

To effect this, the government has classified students seeking funding into four categories, the vulnerable, extremely needy, needy and less needy. The students joining private institutions too are eligible for the HELB loan and are encouraged to apply.  

Funding across the four categories will be determined by evaluating family economic background to ensure that students from poor households are given priority in terms of scholarship allocation while those from less needy households are covered by loan financing from HELB as has been in the past.

The classes are vulnerable– who come from the poorest background; then there is the extremely needy who are the second neediest in the funding classification.

The third and fourth classes are needy and less needy respectively. These two categories need little to no support in paying their fees.

What students need when applying for financing under the new Higher Education financing Model

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

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

  1. Applicants should visit Google play store and download the HELB Mobile Application.
  2. 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 license agreement. Ensure that you use the Safaricom number that you use for Mpesa transactions and it should be registered in your name
  3. Read the mandatory Financial literacy notes and undertake a brief Question & Answer to appreciate the purpose of credit. Scroll down to view results then click “proceed”.
  4. Click on loans then select undergraduate loans to get the Undergraduate Subsequent Loan Application Form [LAF].
  5. Follow each step to fill in the required details and submit. A pop-up message will appear to show that you have successfully applied. The loan serial number will also be displayed

NB: You will be required to pay Kshs. 1 from your MPESA account during the application process to verify your telephone number.  Please note, the application is paperless hence no printing.

  1. Students that are not Safaricom subscribers will be directed to the Portal and apply using the application form, after which they will be required to print and submit the form to the HELB Student Service Centre on Mezzanine 1 Floor at Anniversary Towers

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 Program

Eligible students

  1. Recent beneficiaries of the Undergraduate Loan
  2. Students placed by the Kenya Universities and Colleges Placement Service [KUCCPS] in the local public and private universities
  3. Self-Sponsored, Parallel and Module II Students studying for a Bachelor’s degree only [Certificate, Diploma, Pre-University and Postgraduate students ARE NOT ELIGIBLE FOR THIS PRODUCT]

Loan award

The maximum Undergraduate loan awarded is Kshs. 60,000. For the students placed by Kenya University and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS), the loan amount is split to cater for both Tuition fee and Upkeep. A standard amount of Kshs. 4,000 for Government sponsored students only is deducted from the loan awarded and disbursed to the university per semester, for tuition [Total Ksh 8, 000] and the rest is sent to the applicant’s bank account as upkeep.

For the Self sponsored students, all the money is sent directly to the university once a year as tuition fees.

An Administrative Fee of Ksh. 500 per year is charged on the loan awarded and it is therefore deducted from the disbursed loan. A limited number of needy government sponsored students receive a bursary of between Ksh. 4, 000 and Ksh. 8,000 per year. The Bursary is paid to the university as tuition.

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

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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 newsrooms, the Cabinet Secretary (CS) for Education Julius Ogamba said HELB has already notified students and trainees who are to benefit from the funds through its official communication channels.

“I call upon university students and TVET trainees to check their HELB portals,” advised Ogamba.

Education Cabinet Secretary, CS, Julius Migos Ogamba.

The CS stated that in the current Financial Year 2024/2025 HELB has to date disbursed a total of Sh32.7 billion in upkeep and tuition loans to 195,522 trainees in TVET institutions and 390,612 students in universities.

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“The provision of this funding will ensure that student and trainee needs are met, this will enable them to continue with their academic, training and research programmes without hindrance,” he stated.

Ogamba assured that the government will continue to provide financial support to university students and TVET trainees towards the attainment of their academic and training goals.

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Higher Education Financing: List of Supported Private Universities and Contacts

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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 HIGHLANDS EVANGELICAL UNIVERSITY
www.kheu.ac.ke
KENYA METHODIST UNIVERSITY
www.kemu.ac.ke
KIRIRI WOMENS UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
www.kwust.ac.ke
LUKENYA UNIVERSITY
www.lukenya.ac.ke
MANAGEMENT UNIVERSITY OF AFRICA
www.mua.ac.ke
MARIST UNIVERSITY
www.miuc.ac.ke
MOUNT KENYA UNIVERSITY
www.mku.ac.ke
PAN AFRICA CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY
www.pacuniversity.ac.ke
PIONEER INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY
www.piu.ac.ke
PRESBYTERIAN UNIVERSITY OF EAST AFRICA
https://puea.ac.ke/
RAF INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY
www.riu.ac.ke
RIARA UNIVERSITY
www.riarauniversity.ac.ke
SCOTT CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY
www.scott.ac.ke
ST PAULS UNIVERSITY
www.spu.ac.ke
TANGAZA UNIVERSITY COLLEGE
www.tangaza.ac.ke
THE EAST AFRICAN UNIVERSITY
www.teau.ac.ke
UMMA UNIVERSITY
www.umma.ac.ke
UNITED STATES INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY
www.usiu.ac.ke
UZIMA UNIVERSITY COLLEGE
www.uzimauniversity.ac.ke
ZETECH UNIVERSITY
www.zetech.ac.ke
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Helb loan undergraduate first time application form 2021-2022

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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.

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HELB Registration Requirement

HELB Clearance Certificate

How do I check my HELB loan balance?

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

Is HELB loan application on?

First Time Applications: HELB has budgeted to fund 72,000 applicants including those in medical training institutions. … The Afya Elimu Fund [AEF] loan for KMTC trainees is open until 31st August 2020 for both continuing students and first time applicants. All HELB loan applications are accessible on www.helb.co.ke.

Is helb portal still open?

The Higher Education Loans Board, HELB, has opened the online portal for the Undergraduate Subsequent Online Application for FY 2019/2020. The Application Deadline is 31st March, 2019

How do I contact helb?

The postal address of Higher Education Loans Board office in Nairobi is P.O. Box 69489-00400, Nairobi. The telephone conctacts of HELB offices are +254 711 052000 and 254 20 2278000. The email addresses of Higher Education Loans Board offices are ceo@helb.co.ke or complaints@helb.co.ke or lending@helb.co.ke.

Who qualifies for HELB loan?

Loan repayment is required after completion of undergraduate studies. HELB first time applicant needs to apply through helb student portal. Continuing Education Students (CES)- employed students who want to enhance their academic qualifications by obtaining a degree. Loan interest is 12%p.a.

Does helb give loans to diploma students?

Helb will give loans to a record 30,000 students pursuing various diploma programmes in middle-level colleges. … This means the agency will take in an additional 10,000 TVET students this year. TVET first time and subsequent loan and bursary online applications opened on August 22, and will go on until October 31.

What is the interest rate for HELB loan?

The current interest rate for HELB loans is 4% per annum. The due for repayment of this loan begins upon completion of studies of the student or when HELB recalls it.

What is the applicable interest rate on an undergraduate HELB loan?

You should apply for HELB loan only if you are in need of the funds. 6. What is the applicable interest rate and when does it start to accrue? The interest is currently 4% per annum for direct entry students and 12% for all salaried applicants

How do I start paying my HELB loan?

Using M-PESA (Safaricom) Money Transfer:

  1. Select pay bill option.
  2. Enter HELB business number as 200800.
  3. Enter your national ID number as your account number.
  4. Enter amount you want to pay.
  5. Enter your secret PIN number.
  6. Confirm transaction and send.

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AIC Kijabe Hospital Helb Fund

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AIC Kijabe Hospital Fund

Eligibility

For students and staff of AIC Kijabe, College of Health Sciences.

Terms and Conditions

  1. Online application in the HELB portal.
  2. Allocation amount is determined by the institution
  3. Kshs. 500.00 Administrative fee is charge
  4. 4% interest rate.
  5. Recovery is based on the HELB loan recovery process and procedure.

Requirements

Duly filled Loan Application Forms
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Catherine Mcauley Nursing School Loan Application

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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)

 

Allocation amount is determined by the funding institution subject to applicant’s ability to repay.

Loan repayments commence one month after disbursement.

Kshs.500.00 Administrative fee.

7% interest rate.

  1. Applicants should visit the HELB website www.helb.co.ke to access the HELB Students’
  2. Portal to register, create and activate account. (ensure you use your personal mobile number)
  3. Log in, and click Loan Application Tab, on the left dashboard.
  4. From the view window, select Catherine Mcauley Nursing School Loan Application.
  5. Read and agree on the Consent for the Collection and Processing of Personal Data.
  6. Access and fill the loan application form online.
  7. Print TWO copies of the duly filled Loan Application Form.
  8. Present one copy of the duly filled Loan Application Form and all the attached support documents HELB Offices select Huduma Centres or Mater Hospital offices.
  9. Retain a copy of the duly filled and signed Loan Application Form. [This is
    mandatory]
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HELB LOANS, WEBSITE, PORTAL & SERVICES: Your ultimate guide on all requirements, application, disbursement and repayment of HELB Loans and Bursaries

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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 Servant Training Revolving Fund, Post Graduate Scholarship Application, Kra Staff Training Revolving Fund and JIELIMISHE LOAN(Salaried Students): PgD,HND,Bachelors, Masters, PhD & Professional Courses.

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 and the students are required to repay their loans on completion of their studies. Students are advised to apply at least one month before the opening date to allow ample time for processing.

Type of Loan Application

There are two types of undergraduate loan applications:
  • First Time Application-This is for applicants who are applying for the first time.
  • Second & Subsequent Application-This is for applicants who are applying for a second, third, fourth time as per the program duration
The number of loans one is eligible for depends on the program duration i.e. one is given loan 4 times for a 4 year program.

Management of HELB Loans

Students are advised that the loans should be used mainly for:
  • Tuition,
  • Books and stationery,
  • Accommodation and subsistence.
Students are advised to desist from diverting the funds to leisure or other family obligations.

Loan Award

The loan awarded ranges from a minimum of Ksh.40, 000 and a maximum of Ksh.60, 000. For those placed by Kenya University and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS), the loan amount is split to cater for both Tuition fee and Upkeep while the Self sponsored students, the money is sent directly to the university once a year as tuition fees. A standard amount of Ksh4, 000 for Government sponsored students only is deducted from the loan awarded and disbursed to the university per semester for tuition [total Ksh8, 000] and the rest is sent to the applicant’s bank account as upkeep. An Administrative Fee of Ksh500 per year is charged on the loan awarded and it is therefore deducted from the disbursed loan. A limited number of needy government sponsored students receive bursary of between Ksh4, 000 and Ksh8, 000 per year. The Bursary is paid to the university.

Requirements

  • A copy of the Applicant’s national ID Card
  • Copies of the parents national ID Cards/death certificate where the parent is deceased
  • Copies of both guarantors’ national ID Card
  • A copy of the applicant’s admission letter and KCSE result slip/certificate
  • A copy of the applicant’s Bank ATM/Bank card (for Government sponsored students only)
  • A copy of the applicant’s Smart Card from the institution
  • One recent colored passport size photograph of the applicant.

Repaying your Student Loan

Undergraduate loan repayment starts within one year of completion of studies or within such a period as the Board decides to recall the loan whichever is earlier. However, you can make voluntary payments before or after you complete your studies to reduce your loan balance. Note:
  • Loans are charged 4% interest per annum
  • Loan repayment commences one year upon completion of studies or as deemed fit by HELB.
  • The loan is repayable up to a maximum of 120 months.
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Submission of undergraduate Loan Application Forms

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HOW TO APPLY FOR THE HELB FIRST TIME LOAN.

The First Time Loan Application is divided into the following categories.

INFORMATION ON PROFILE

This comprises of two sub categories as elaborated below.Please fill each section before proceeding to the next item. a) Applicant:- Personal Details In this section, an applicant is required to fill out their personal information. Items such as Sub-location,Division,location etc should reflect information as per your National Identification Card. b) Applicant:- Residence Details In this section, an applicant is required to fill out there current place of residence information. Items such as Sub-location,Division,location etc should reflect your current place of residence and not as indicated in your ID Card.

INSTITUTION DETAILS

This comprises of three sub categories as elaborated below.Please fill each section before proceeding to the next item. a) Applicant :- Institution Details In this section, an applicant is required to fill out their Institution details. b) Applicant :- Loan Information. Here you are required any information on your loan or bursary.

EDUCATION BACKGROUND DETAILS

This comprises of one category as elaborated below.Please fill each section before proceeding to the next item. a) Applicant :- Education Background Details In this section, an applicant is required to fill out their education background details.Primary and Secondary School Details are compulsary.Failure to include this will lead to automatic disqualification

EXPENSE DETAILS

This comprises of two categories as elaborated below.Please fill each section before proceeding to the next item. a) Applicant :- Family Expenses In this section, an applicant is required to fill out the family’s expenses.

GUARANTOR DETAILS

This comprises of one section as elaborated below.Please fill each section before proceeding to the next item. a) Applicant :- Guarantor’s Details In this section, an applicant is required to fill out the guarantor’s details.It is compulsory to fill in two guarantors failure to do this will lead to automatic disqualification

PARENTS DETAILS

This comprises of three category as elaborated below.Please fill each section before proceeding to the next item. a) Applicant :- Parents Marital Status In this section, an applicant is required to fill out their parent’s marital status. b) Applicant :- Parents Details In this section, an applicant is required to fill out various details about their parent’s eg.employment. c) Applicant :- Guardian’s Details If the applicant is orphaned he/she will be required to fill in the gurantors’ details.

BANK DETAILS

This comprises of one section as elaborated below.Please fill each section before proceeding to the next item. a) Applicant :- Bank Details In this section, an applicant is required to fill out the bank’s details. To get started off click on this link; https://portal.helb.co.ke/

TVET HELB LOANS

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. Apply Now

Submission of TVET Loan Application Forms

Other HELB Products