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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.

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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First time Helb loan application form and guide

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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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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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The Higher Education Loans Board, HELB, provides loans to students in universities and colleges. You can now apply for the HELB loans using the new HELB App that is available on Google Play store.

HOW YOU CAN ACCESS THE HELB SECOND AND SUBSEQUENT LOAN APPLICATION FORM FOR UNDERGRADUATES

Follow the steps below to apply for the HELB second and subsequent loans;

  • Downloading the HELB app: To apply for the loans, first you will need to download the HELB app. This app is available on Play store at no cost.
  • Open the app and register to generate a PIN. To register, ensure you use the Safaricom number that you use for MPesa and must be registered in your Name.
  • Use the PIN to log in. Accept the licence agreement to proceed.
  • Next, you will be asked to enter your first name (as it appears on your ID), ID number and valid Email address to complete the registration.
  • Now, click on ‘Loans’ tab and choose undergraduate loans. Then, click “Apply” on the UG (Undergraduate) second and subsequent loan.
  • Read and understand the financial literacy guide, answer the financial literacy questions. Scroll down to see your score/ results. Click ‘proceed’.
  • In the next window, click ‘confirm’ to verify your telephone number by paying Sh1 to Mpesa. Pay only once.
  • Read the loan agreement and click on ‘I agree’.
  • To complete your application, click ‘submit’. A message will appear to show that you have successfully applied. The loan serial number will also be displayed on the success message.
  • Wait for a response from HELB on the status of your loan.

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HOW TO APPLY FOR THE HELB UNDERGRADUATE FIRST-TIME LOAN.

You may be wondering how to apply for your HELB undergraduate first-time loan. Well, applying for this loan is easy and straight forward. Follow the steps below;

  1. Visit the official HELB portal at http://www.helb.co.ke to register.
  2. Read and completely fill the HELB Financial Literacy guide.
  3. Log into your account and click on the First Time Undergraduate Loan Application Link.
  4. Select and duly fill in the 2021-2021 First Time Undergraduate Loan Application Form (LAF).
  5. Print two copies of the duly filled Loan Application Form under the print section.
  6. Take the form to the relevant authorities and guarantors for filling, stamping, and signing
  7. Sign your duly filled form and attach all the necessary documents as indicated in the checklist on the last page of the Loan Application Form(LAF).
  8. Retain one copy of the duly filled LAF  for reference – Mandatory!
  9. Present a single copy of the duly completed Loan Application Form and all the attached supporting documents to:
  • HUDUMA  Centers: Nairobi, Kakamega, Eldoret, Nakuru, Mombasa, Kisumu, Nyeri, Embu, Machakos, Kisii, Bungoma, Turkana, Meru, Kitui, Kericho, Nandi – Kapsabet, Thika, Garissa and Kitale.
  • The HELB Student Centre on Mezzanine Floor, Anniversary Towers, University Way in Nairobi.

Documents required for first time Undergraduate HELB loan applicants

You will be required to submit the following documents together with your HELB application form (enclose them in one envelope):

  • 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 coloured passport size photograph of the applicant.