The Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) explains that student loan processing follows a structured cycle that includes application submission, verification, institutional confirmation, loan assessment, approval and final disbursement. The speed of each stage depends on how quickly students submit correct information and how fast institutions validate student records. To begin with, students submit applications through
The University of Nairobi (UoN) has strengthened its position as one of Africa’s leading institutions after securing a place among the top 7% of universities worldwide in the 2026 Centre for World University Rankings (CWUR). Out of 21,291 universities evaluated across the globe, UoN ranked 1,425th, placing it within the top 6.7% of universities worldwide.
Students seeking financial support for their continuing studies can now apply for subsequent Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) loans through loan app after the board opened the application window for continuing learners for the academic year 2026/2027. However, before beginning the application process, HELB has advised students to first update their details on the HELB