HELB First Time Application 2021 Deadline And Continuing Students

HELB is the primary institution disbursing funds to numerous needy students all over the country and attending different institutions. On top of this, the lending body works with higher learning institutions to ascertain the proper disbursement of funds and applicants’ and loanee’s data accuracy.

Therefore, considering such massive national responsibilities for the organisation, it would be a great idea if you abided by the HELB registration deadline to ease your disbursement if successful. Remember, these loans are distributed on merit and on a first come first serve basis. What are the dates that you ought to keep in mind to simplify your application process?

HELB Application Deadline

The Higher Education Loans Board issues loans based on specific criteria and according to different categories. Therefore, you ought to know the deadline for submission of HELB subsequent forms to make your request during the required period.

Not Employed Category

The institution has various loans for individuals that are not yet employed. These include first-time and continuing students undertaking certificate, diploma, and undergraduate programs at multiple institutions. What is the deadline for HELB application for people falling in these categories?

Certificate

Individuals in the unemployed category seeking a diploma or certificate courses in select TVET (Technical and Vocational Education and Training) and Medical Training Institution can easily access these loans. The deadline for submission of HELB forms for the 2020/2021 academic year in this category are as follows:

• Kenya Institute of Mass Communication loan: February 18, 2021 (Closed).
• Maritime Education and Training Scheme – competency loan application form: July 1, 2021.
• Maritime Education and Training Scheme– academic loan application form: July 1, 2021.
• Maritime Education and Training Scheme– proficiency loan application form: July 1, 2021.
• TVET loan / bursary first time for tertiary institutions: April 1, 2021 (Closed).

One can easily apply for these loans using the HELB loan portal. Here, an applicant can check the latest status, including allocation and disbursement. On top of this, anyone not applying for the first time can check the HELB application deadline for continuing students on the same portal based on the preferred category.

Diploma

These loans are issued explicitly to unemployed students pursuing diploma courses in select TVET and Medical Training Institutions. The 2020/2021 HELB loan application deadline for first-time applicants and continuing students are as follows:

• Kenya Institute of Mass Communication loan: February 18, 2021 (Closed).
• Kenya School of Law tuition loan: May 16, 2021.
• Maritime Education and Training Scheme – academic loan application form: July 1, 2021.
• TVET loan / bursary for first time for tertiary institutions: April 1, 2021 (Closed).

Undergraduate

If you have recently registered for undergraduate studies in higher learning institutions, either private or public, you can access HELB undergraduate loans for the unemployed. What are the associated deadlines for the 2020/2021 period.

The only one available here is the first-time undergraduate loan that had a deadline of April 1, 2021 and is already closed.

Employed Category

If you are employed and seeking to advance your education but lack the funds, you can pursue any HELB loan issued for undergraduate and postgraduate studies. The loans apply to private and public learning institutions.

Undergraduate

Undergraduate loans apply to students seeking undergraduate studies (Bachelor degrees) in a private or public institution of higher learning in Kenya, such as colleges and universities.

• KRA staff training revolving fund: June 30, 2021.
• Jielimishe loan: June 30, 2021.

Postgraduate

Any employed postgraduate student in public and private universities and colleges in Kenya pursuing Masters or PhD can access the postgraduate loans for employed people. The HELB application deadline for these loans in 2020/2021 are:

• Bar examination salaried loan: March 24, 2021 (closed).
• Civil servant training revolving fund: June 30, 2021.
• Jielimishe loan: June 30, 2021.
• KRA staff training revolving fund: June 30, 2021.

How To Check For HELB Application Deadline

It is integral that you know the announced deadlines for various loans offered by the lending institution. You can quickly check this from the Higher Education Loans Board portal using the following steps:

• Visit the HELB gateway on your browser by typing studentportal.helb.co.ke.
• If it is your first time visiting the online platform, you’ll have to register. You can do this by clicking the register button. If already registered, enter your login details to proceed.
• Once you click the register button, you will get a page asking for your ID number and first name according to your national identification document.
• Write all the details on the empty spaces and click validate.
• Once the system finds your details, it will request that you set a valid email address and password that you will use when accessing the platform.
• Once done, update your phone number for verification processes. You will get a one-time code to validate your account.
• Once logged in, head to the loan application tab.
• Check all the relevant loan application deadlines.

The online portal allows registered students to check any HELB subsequent application deadline and learn more about other available loans they can go for.

Subsequent Application On The Mobile App

HELB has a sophisticated mobile application that affords easy access to its services. Currently, only undergraduates who had applied for the first time and are looking for subsequent applications can access forms.

The easily downloadable application from the Google Play Store has brought HELB services closer to needy students. If you don’t have access to a smartphone or an active internet connection, you can access the exact services by dialling *642# to apply.

Can One Access HELB Loan If They Are Below 18 Years?

The Higher Education Loans Board issues loans to students that are above 18 years of age. Therefore, it would be hard for a person that has not attained the legally binding age that the institution considers for its loans to get one.

One cannot utilise another person’s identification number to access HELB loans as illegal and criminal offences.

Checking the HELB application deadline is a great way to ascertain that you make your application on time and qualify. HELB loans help students access quality education from their preferred institution, and it is a bad idea to wait until the last minute to make your application. Check the dates and submit your form as early as possible.

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