Higher Education Loans Board

Higher Education Loans Board 2024. In Kenya, pursuing higher education often comes with financial challenges. However, thanks to the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB), students can access loans and scholarships to support their educational journey. To streamline the application and disbursement process, HELB provides a user-friendly online platform known as the HELB Student Portal. In this post, we will explore the features and benefits of the HELB Student Portal, guiding Kenyan students on how to navigate this essential resource and how to apply for a HELB student loan.

Higher Education Loans Board Benefits

1. Accessing the HELB Student Portal: To get started, students need to visit the official HELB website and locate the Student Portal section. Here, they can create an account or log in if they already have one. The registration process requires personal details and a valid email address for verification purposes.
2. Applying for Loans and Scholarships: Once logged into the HELB Student Portal, students can access various loan and scholarship opportunities. The portal provides detailed information about each program, including eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and disbursement terms.
3. Completing the Loan Application: HELB offers different loan categories, such as undergraduate, postgraduate, and TVET loans. Students can select the appropriate loan category based on their level of study. The portal provides a comprehensive application form that requires accurate and up-to-date information regarding personal, academic, and financial details
4. Tracking Loan Application Progress: The HELB Student Portal enables applicants to track the progress of their loan applications. It provides real-time updates on the status of their application, including whether it is under review, approved, or declined
5. Loan Disbursement and Repayment: Once the loan application is approved, students can view the disbursement details on the HELB Student Portal. The portal provides information on the amount disbursed, the disbursement schedule, and the bank account details where the funds will be transferred
6. Managing Loan Repayments: The HELB Student Portal also serves as a platform for loan repayment management. It provides an overview of the outstanding loan balance, repayment schedule, and options for making repayments
7. Additional Resources and Support: The HELB Student Portal offers a range of additional resources to support students in their academic journey. It provides access to educational materials, financial literacy resources, and career guidance information.

Features of the HELB Student Portal

The Higher Education Loan Board – HELB student portal comes with numerous features that allow students to manage and complete loan activities online. Some of these activities are;

• Check Helb Loan Statement
• Helb Loan Repayment
• Management of Loan deductions  by employers

Related Link: HELB Student Portal

4 Ways to Access the HELB Self Service

The HELB self-service allows both students and employers to access all HELB services online without the need of visiting our office. All these services are made available to our users and can be accessed from any part of Kenya through the following channels.

1. HELB USSD Shortcode 
2. HELB Mobile App (IOS, ANDROID)
3. HELB Call Center (0711 052 000)
4. HELB Email Service

How Does the HELB Student Portal Work

The Helb student portal is very easy to use. When you register and log in you will have access to services from loan application to allocation and disbursement status.

Who can use the HELB portal? Any registered or existing students can have free and unlimited access to the portal.

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HELB Loan Registration Process

The first stage of the HELB student loan application process is for a student to create an account and log in to access all the available services. Below is a guide on how to complete your HELB student portal registration;

• Visit the HELB Website
• Click on the Student Portal Link
• Scroll down and click on the Signup button
• Fill out the required information on the next page ( ID Number and Firstname on your ID)
• Select the type of ID card
• Click on the Validate Button
• A link will be sent to your email with a link to complete your registration process
• You can now Log in to your account and apply for the HELB Student Loan

Note: Check your Spam folder inside your email in case you did not see the link inside your inbox.

HELB  Sign in

Students can log into their HELB student loan portal after successfully creating the HELB account with the following guidelines;

1. Visit the HELB login page
2. Enter your Email and Password
3. Click on the login button
4. wait for the system to authenticate and redirect you to the dashboard

How to apply for HELB Loan

A student who is interested to apply for a HELB loan must first register for an account and then log in to the HELB loan dashboard to complete their loan application. Check our comprehensive guide to how to apply for a HELB loan with the following link HELB Online Application

How to Check HELB Loan Application Status on the phone

1. Dial the HELB USSD shortcode *642#
2. Select option 1 for login.
3. Enter your PIN.
4. Select option 1 for Loan application and Disbursement.
5. For the Disbursement report select option 1 and select the academic year. Your loan disbursement report will be sent to your line via SMS.

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