Students applying for Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) funding do not all receive the same amount of financial support. Under the new funding Model, the amount of money awarded depends on the level of financial need, where learners from vulnerable backgrounds generally receive more funds. HELB funding process begins when a student submits details about
Kenyans are now able to directly support friends, relatives, and other HELB borrowers by making loan repayments on their behalf through a mobile USSD platform. The Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) USSD code *642# service allows not only personal repayments but also third-party payments. This enables one person to contribute toward another borrower’s loan balance.
Many university and TVET students often wonder why part of their Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) funding is sent directly to their institution while another portion is deposited into their personal account. Under Kenya’s student financing model, HELB funding is divided into two components: tuition fees and upkeep funds. Although both form part of a
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