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 “conirm” 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
TVET STUDENTS FIRST TIME LOAN AND BURSARY APPLICATIONS FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR 2020-2021
The Higher Education Loans Board(HELB) invites applications for First Time 2020-2021 TVET Loan and Bursary from Kenyan students admitted in National Polytechnics, Technical Training Institutions and Vocational Colleges under the Ministry of Education and are registered with Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service [KUCCPS] and Members of the Kenya Association Technical Training Institutions [KATTI).
Eligible students:
Applications are open to students enrolled in approved TVET courses and are applying for the first student loan.
How to Apply
Applicants should visit our website http://www.helb.co.ke to access the Student Portal to register, create and activate account(ensure you use your personal mobile number)
Log in, go to Loan Application, click Certiicate (Artisan and Craft) or Diploma and select the 2020-2021 TVET First Time Loan Application Form [LAF].
Read and appraise oneself online on Financial Literacy and appreciate the purpose of credit.
Access and fill the loan application form.
Print TWO copies of the duly filled Loan Application Form. Ensure you preview the form
and correct where necessary before you submit for printing
Have the forms appropriately filled, signed and stamped by the relevant authorities.
Read, understand and sign to accept the Loan Terms and Conditions and Data Protection Consent form.
Present one copy of the duly filled Loan Application Form and all the attached support documents at:
Any of the following Huduma centers with HELB desk 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, Taita Taveta, West Pokot, Bomet and Makueni for free and secure delivery, OR
HELB Student Service Centre on Mezzanine 1, Anniversary Towers, University Way, Nairobi, OR
Send through registered and secured mail or courier.
Retain a copy of the duly filled and signed Loan Application Form [This is mandatory]
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.
