The Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) has opened subsequent loan application for the 2021/2022 academic year. According to HELB, the deadline for subsequent loan applications is on 30 October 2021.
Who is eligible to apply?
Students who had applied and received their first-time loan can apply for subsequent allocation. Also, students placed by the Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Board in various Public and private universities as well as Technical Training Institutions are eligible to apply. The Afya-Elimu loan beneficiaries can also submit their applications during this period.
How to submit the loan application.
One can submit their loan application through the HELB Mobile App or through USSD mobile code. Before submitting your application via mobile phone USSD Code, you have to pay ksh 1 to HELB Paybill number 200800, which shall be deposited to your loan repayment account.
How to Pay Ksh 1 HELB loan application charge via M-Pesa.
1. Go to your M-Pesa Menu.
2. Select LIPA NA M-PESA.
3. Select Paybill option.
4. Select enter business number and key in 200800.
5. Enter account number as your National ID Number.
6. Enter your M-Pesa pin and finish.
How to apply for HELB loan via mobile USSD code.
1. Go to your mobile Dialpad and press the code *642#.
2. From the options that appear on your mobile screen, select login.
3. Input your pin and log in to your HELB mobile platform.
4. Select Loan Application.
5. Select Undergraduate subsequent application 2021/2022.
6. Accept Terms and conditions.
7. Your loan application shall be automatically submitted and a message sent to your mobile phone within a few seconds.
Note: If you don’t already have an account with HELB, you will need to create one before you can login and apply for a loan. Simply dial *642# and select create account on the first dialogue notification that appears on your screen. You will be prompted to key in your details and create a password.
For your HELB mobile loan application to go through, you must pay ksh 1 to your account BEFORE application. Make sure you have paid Ksh 1 to Paybill Number 200800 before proceeding with your application.
How to apply for subsequent loan via the HELB app.
1. Navigate to google play store, download official HELB App and install it to your mobile phone.
2. Open the app and key in your pin to log in. If you are a first-time user, create an account by providing your details and a pin to log in.
3. From the dashboard, select loans and click on Undergraduate loans.
4. Click APPLY and select subsequent application 2021/2022.
5. Follow the instructions provided to submit your application.
6. You should receive a message notifying you that your application has been submitted successfully. Sit back and wait for allocation.
Note: While submitting your loan application, make sure you provide the correct details as providing wrong details can lead to misdirection of funds or non-disbursement.
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