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HELB Undergraduate Student Loan

HELB

Last updated: December 16, 2025

|Last verified: Dec 16, 2025
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Interest Rate
4% p.a.
Loan Amount
Ksh 30,000 - Ksh 70,000
Approval Time
2-4 weeks after application
Processing Fee
Ksh 1,000

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Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Lowest interest rate (4% p.a.)
  • Grace period until after graduation
  • Partial grants for needy students
  • Government-backed security
  • No collateral required
  • Covers full tuition costs
  • Available nationwide

Cons

  • Lengthy application process
  • Means testing can be bureaucratic
  • Amount may not cover all expenses
  • Must repay regardless of employment
  • CRB listing for defaulters

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Product Details

Features

  • Lowest education loan rate (4% p.a.)
  • Government-sponsored student loan
  • Covers tuition, accommodation, books
  • Grace period until 1 year after graduation
  • Means-tested allocation (Band 1-5)
  • Partial grants for low-income students
  • Applied through HELB portal
  • Disbursed directly to university
  • Covers public and accredited private universities
  • Bursary component for needy students

Eligibility Requirements

Age: 18 - 35 years
Employment: Full-time university students

Required Documents

  • National ID
  • University admission letter
  • KCSE certificate
  • Birth certificate
  • Parent/Guardian ID

Repayment Options

M-PesaBank transferEmployer deduction

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