January 2020

HELB loans Kenya state agency (Higher Education Loans Board) is an organization that gives helb loans, bursaries and scholarships for training at public institutes, which are recognized by the Ministry of Education of Kenya. Thanks to HELB loans, all Kenyan citizens can empower their dreams by getting an academic degree and embarking on a successful career. Do you want to know everything about HELB registration at HELB student portal in Kenya, HELB loanapplications, status, paybill and more? Then you are in the right place. We have collected all information for first time applicants, postgraduate students, and HELB applicants in Kenya. How HELB loans work? The Higher Education Loans Board gives financial support for applicants who are going to take postgraduate or undergraduate studies. The aid is disbursed in the form of loans, bursaries or scholarships and must be repaid immediately after completion of one’s studies or at any other time which is stipulated in the HELB terms for a particular produc (i.e. loan type). The primary purpose of helb students loans is to help needy students whose parents cannot afford expensive education. HELB loans are not intended for wealthy families and for students with no financial difficulties. HELB eligibility – who can one apply? HELB loans are available to all Kenyan citizens who can service the loan immediately after its disbursement. HELB products – HELB loans, HELB bursaries and HELB scholarships Higher Education Loans Board offers the following services and products to Kenyan citizens. a) HELB loan i. Dipoloma students loans (Technical, Vocational, Education and Training) Can be obtained by individuals who pursue diploma courses in Institutes recognized by the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology and are registered kenya universities and colleges central placement service (KUCCPS) ii. Undergraduate Students loans for: – Direct Entry Students (DES) – secondary school leavers who are planning to enter all sorts of universities within the states of East Africa either through the Kenya University Placement Board Services or as self-sponsored students. Loan interest is 4%p.a. Loans are available from Kes 37,000 to Kes 60,000.00 per year. 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. Loans are available from Kes. 50,000 to Kes 100,000. Loans processing fee is Kes 2,000. Loan repayment is required immediately after disbursement (remitted to the educational institution as tuition fees). HELB application form for continuing students is available online on the helb co ke official website. – Postgraduate Students – students on Masters or PhD programmes who would like to finance their studies. Maximum loan sum is Kes 200,000.00 per year. Loans processing fee is Kes 2,000. Loan interest is 12% p.a. All www.helb.co.ke application forms undergraduate and postgraduate must be filled and downloaded on the helbloan official website! b) HELB bursary i. Undergraduate bursaries are awarded to undergraduate students who require financial support to study in the government sponsored programs. ii. Technical, Vocational, Education and Training Bursaries are awarded to undergraduate students who require financial support who pursue Diploma courses in TVET recognized Institutes. c) HELB scholarships HELB awards partial scholarships to Masters and PhD applicants basing on their academic merit. Loans processing fee is Kes 3,000 which is paid upon submission of the form. HELB application form for HELB scholarships can found at www.helb portal HELB partnership programs – TRF, Afya Elimu loans, HELB universities partnership, Visa Oshwal Scholarship – Training Revolving Fund (TRF) – partnership between HELB and the Ministry of Devolution an Planning. Loans (minimum of Kes 30,000.00 or a maximum of Kes. 500,000.00) are available for Civil Servants who want to enhance their academic qualifications by taking Masters or PhD programmes or short technical and professional courses. Loan interest is 4%. – Afya Elimu Fund – partnership between HELB and USAid funded HRH. Afya Elimu loan is given to medical students taking Diploma or Certificate courses at the authorized educational establishments such as Kenya Medical Training College. Afya Elimu loan application form is available at HELB student portal. – HELB Universities Partnership – Financial aid for needy but talented students who want to take academic programmes on a self-sponsored basis. HELB grants the maximum sum to such students and the university takes care of the balance through the financial aid office. – Visa Oshwal Scholarship is awarded to 20 direct entry university students each year. The scholarship covers all tuition fees for undergraduate degree programmes. The maximum scholarship amount is Kes.100,000 on an annual basis. HELB online portal guide – helb registration, helb application forms, helb application process Step 1. HELB registration In order to apply for a helb loan, it is necessary to register at the helbportal first. Follow these steps for successful helb account creation: 1. Open a web browser (Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Opera, internet explorer etc) 2. Visit the helb loan portal www.helb.co.ke (don’t confuse it with www.helb.com) 3. Select a product and click on it. You will be forwarded to the helb student portal. 4. Select “Register” and type in the necessary information (First Name, Middle Name, Last Name, ID Number, Valid Email Address, Password) Click on “Sign Up” and get an activation link to your email address 5. Access your personal email address and click on the HELB portal activation link. 6. After being forwarded to the HELB page, log in to your personal account. 7. Fill in your personal and residence details and click “Save” 8. You are ready to apply for the HELB loan, HELB bursary or HELB scholarship Step 2. Know the HELB loan application requirements HELB applicants need to have the following documents and information in order to apply for a HELB loan: 1. National Identification Card copy . HELB staff will use your ID to identify as an applicant. It is also required when creating a new helb account at the helb potal. 2. Valid bank account . HELB will credit your helb bank account before the beginning of each semester. HELB applicants are advised to provide