The Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) has responded to some of the most common questions students ask regarding loan applications, disbursement, repayment, and online services. One of the most frequently asked questions is: “How do I apply for HELB funding?” According to HELB, first-time applicants are required to register on the student portal using their
A loan from the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) helps many Kenyan students pay for higher education. However, once you complete your studies, you are expected to start repaying the loan according to HELB’s repayment terms, as it is used to help fund loans for future students. For most undergraduate beneficiaries, repayment begins one year
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.