HELB Application 2021

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HELB Application 2021, Application Form pdf, Application Deadline

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. With the introduction of HELB loans, all Kenyan citizens can empower their dreams by getting an academic degree and embarking on a successful career. Information on page will help potential students know everything about HELB registration at HELB student portal in Kenya, HELB Loan Applications, Status, paybill and etc. We have gathered all information for first time applicants, postgraduate students, and HELB applicants in Kenya.

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HELB Application And Deadline

Application for HELB First time Undergraduate loan will be closed on 31st January

August Applications for the HELB Afya Elimu loan will be closed on 31st January

August To check your HELB status or access customer service, dial *642#

HELB has started disbursing loans to subsequent loan applicants

Applications for TVET FY 2020/2021 are open until 31st October

Here are links to the most important news portals:

How Does HELB Loans Function?

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 Criteria – Who Can Apply?

HELB loans are available to all Kenyan citizens who can service the loan immediately after its disbursement.

HELB Online Aplication Portal

Helb registration, Helb application forms, Helb application process

Used by HELB board to track its borrowers. Your Parent (s)/ guardian particulars: name, marital status, level of education, source of income, employee details, current pay slip and employee No. (if employed). Your Parents Death certificate(for orphans).

Letter of admission to the educational institution (or its copy). Copies of two guarantors’ Identification Cards Three colored passport size photographs

How to Apply For HELB

Heading to uni or TVET institution? Are you looking forward to further your education? Applying for a HELB loan can allow you to afford your studies while enjoying low interest.

Jielimishe Loan (for salaried students)

Requirements:

  1. Admission letter from a recognized university/College in Kenya
  2. Certified copy of your last acquired academic certificate (certified by a commissioner of oaths)
  3. Three (3) months latest pay slips (certified by your employer)
  4. If you are employed on contract, please provide copy of appointment letter of not less than two years (certified by your employer)
  5. Certified copy of your National ID (certified by a commissioner of oaths)
  6. Certified copy of your KRA PIN (certified by a commissioner of oaths)
  7. Certified copy of National ID from two employed guarantors (certified by a commissioner of oaths)
  8. Recent colored passport size photograph of yourself

Note: Previous HELB loan (if any) should be in repayment or cleared.

Who is eligible:

Employees in:

  • Civil service (Ministries, Counties, National Police Service, Kenya Defense Forces)
  • Public Commissions e.g. Teachers Service Commission, JSC, PSC, CAJ, SRC, CRA etc
  • Parastatals e.g. KRA, NSSF, NHIF, NTSA, KWS, KFS, KPA etc
  • Public Universities
  • Selected Private companies (E-mail jielimishe@helb.co.ke to check whether your company is eligible)

How to apply:

Loan applications are done online on www.helb.co.ke
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Undergraduate Loan (Direct Entry Students)

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.

TVET loans

Application Requirements:

  1. Admission letter from the institution.
  2. National Identification Card.
  3. Applicants should access and fill the relevant TVET Loan and Bursary Application Form (TLAF).
  4. Print TWO copies of the duly filled Loan Application Form.
  5. Have the TVET Loan Application Form signed and stamped by the Dean of Students/Financial Aid Officers.
  6. Retain one copy of the duly filled TLAF (Mandatory).
  7. 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 September 2020.

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Undergraduate Loan repayment usually starts after the applicant completes the first two terms/semesters. HELB postgraduate loans and HELB for continuing students loans are serviced immediately after disbursal.

HELB Application Forms

Click HERE to download approved TVET institutions funded by HELB as at September 2020.

Apply Now

Loan applications are done online on www.helb.co.ke
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LOAN REPAYMENT METHODS

HELB offers various loan repayment methods as follows:

Local Repayment Methods
Mobile Payment Services: M-PESA

Using M-PESA (Safaricom) Money Transfer:

Select pay bill option Enter HELB business number as 200800 Enter your national ID number as your account number Enter amount you want to pay Enter your secret PIN number Confirm transaction and send

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Contact Details of HELB

Contact Centre

TEL: 0711052000 EMAIL:contactcentre@helb.co.ke

Twitter: @HELBpage

Facebook: @HELBpage

Operating Hours:

8.00am – 5.00pm

Service Offered:

All Enquires

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