HELB Issues Rules For Fresh Applications Of Loans And Scholarships

HELB Issues Rules For Fresh Applications Of Loans And Scholarships

HELB Issues Rules For Fresh Applications Of Loans And Scholarships. The Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) has established new regulations for students submitting their first applications for undergraduate and Technical Vocational and Education Training (TVET) loans and scholarships. According to HELB, it is essential for applicants to furnish accurate information and utilize a valid phone number.

Moreover, applicants are required to use a valid email address accompanied by a memorable password, ensuring the email account is accessible prior to initiating the application process.

The correct KCSE Index Number and the year of examination must be used by applicants, along with their current university or college details.

Additionally, it is crucial for applicants to thoroughly read and comprehend the terms and conditions associated with the scholarship and loan applications.

HELB also mandates that applicants notify the funding agencies if they transfer to a different university or college or change their courses, ensuring that their current email address is provided. Prompt application is highly encouraged.

First-time applicants for scholarships and loans should visit www.hef.co.ke, click on “register,” and create an account.

Applicants must confirm the possession of national identification (ID) cards. In the absence of national IDs, they are advised against using another person’s ID and instead should use their KCSE Index Number. A valid email address and password are necessary to complete the registration.

Subsequently, applicants need to check their email (including Inbox and Spam/Junk folders) to activate their account and log in. Following this, they must enter a valid telephone number for verification purposes.

Post-verification, applicants should complete their profile details and update their bio-data. Consent for the collection of personal data is required. After fulfilling these steps, they can submit their scholarship or loan request and agree to the processing of their data by accepting the loan terms and conditions.

Furthermore, applicants should update their guarantor details and provide loan payment information, either through bank or mobile payment.

Finally, applicants can submit their application. HELB commenced the application process for loans and scholarships for undergraduate and TVET students earlier this year on June 21.

HELB Issues Rules For Fresh Applications Of Loans And Scholarships