How to apply as a First Time Applicant
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- Visit our website or hef.co.ke to access the Student Portal and click on “register” to create an account.
- Confirm whether you have your National ID and enter your ID number. Enter your KCSE Index number if you don’t have a National ID.
- Enter a valid email address and password and click “register”.
- You have successfully created an account. Check your email (Inbox or Spam/ Junk) to activate your account and log in after email activation.
- Enter a valid Telephone number where a verification code will be sent. If the verification code expires, click resend button to get a new verification code.
- Fill your profile & update your Biodata.
- Give consent to collection of your personal data.
- Read through the consent form to understand why we are collecting your personal data then tick the checkbox to agree with terms of use.
- Fill in your personal details then save to continue.
- When all details are complete, submit your scholarship/loan request.
- Consent to processing of your data by Accepting the loan terms and conditions.
- Update your guarantor details.
- Provide loan payment information as per the fields provided (Bank or mobile payment)
- Submit your loan application.
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Note:
- Please ensure that you read through the consent form to understand why we are collecting your personal data before you tick the checkbox to agree. View HELB Data Privacy Statement.
- It is recommended that students prudently manage their HELB loans once disbursed to cater for Tuition, books, stationery, accommodation, and subsistence.
Application requirements
- A valid email address for the applicant (Student)
- Valid telephone number (must be registered in your name to apply for a loan)
- KCPE and KCSE index numbers and year of examination
- Passport size photo
- Copy of your National ID (for loan application)
- College/University admission letter
- Your parents’ registered telephone number
- Your parents’ national ID number
- Death certificate if any of your parent is deceased.
- Your birth certificate.
- Two guarantors’ (Can be your parents) ID numbers and registered telephone numbers (for loan application)
- Copy of the sponsorship letter if you were sponsored in Secondary school.
Click here to download the Approved TVET Institution List.
How to apply as a second and Subsequent applicant
If you were awarded Scholarship and/or Loan in the previous Academic Year, you may apply for the Second and Subsequent application by dialing *642# on your mobile phone or download the HELB Mobile App from Google Play store or use MPESA Mini App.