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HELB loan application: a step-by-step guide
First-time and subsequent HELB applications — what to prepare so your loan isn't delayed.
Need help with your HELB application?
Prefer to do it yourself? Continue below.
University and TVET students apply for funding through HELB's official portal. Under the current funding model, applications may be linked to the student's category assessment — check HELB's site for current rules.
What to prepare
- National ID
- KCSE index number and year
- Admission number and institution details
- Parents' or guardians' ID numbers
- An active phone number and email
Common mistakes
- Wrong admission number or course
- Guardian details that don't match their IDs
- Missing the application window
- Not signing or submitting the final form
Tip: Save a PDF of the submitted form and the confirmation. You may need them later.
