How to Apply for a HELB Loan Without a National ID Card

How to Apply for a HELB Loan Without a National ID Card

The Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) has opened its portal for students applying for university and Technical and Vocational Education Training (TVET) loans and scholarships for the 2024-2025 academic year. This guide will help students who don’t yet have their National Identification card navigate the application process.

HELB Application Requirements

Applicant’s Details:

• Valid email address and phone number
• KCPE and KCSE index numbers and year of examination
• Passport-size photo (jpeg/jpg/png format)
• Copy of National ID or Maisha card (both sides in PDF)
• Valid bank details or a registered MPESA number (under the applicant’s name and ID number)
• Copy of birth certificate in PDF (if applying as a minor)
• Copy of sponsorship letter in PDF (if sponsored in secondary school)

Parent’s/Guarantor’s Details:

• National ID and registered phone number
• Copy of parent’s death certificate if deceased (in PDF)
• Two guarantors’ ID numbers and registered phone numbers (can be parents)

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Steps to Apply for HELB Loans and Scholarships

Creating an Account:

1. Visit the HELB Student Portal, HEF, or Universities Fund website and click on “Student Portal.”
2. Click “Register” to create an account.
3. Specify whether you have your National ID by selecting “Yes” or “No.”
4. Enter your National ID number or, if unavailable, your KCSE index number.
5. Enter your KCSE exam year, index number, and Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service code.
6. Provide your valid email address, create a password, confirm it, and complete the robot verification question.
7. Your account will be created successfully.
8. Log in with your email address and password.
9. Update your profile with your name, birth certificate number, date of birth, and phone number.
10. Read the consent form, agree to the terms, and save to continue.

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Applying for HELB:

11. Enter your residence details, including the nearest primary school, estate/village, county, constituency, ward, division, and location. Save and continue.
12. Add your secondary and primary school details.
13. Enter your preferred university/college details.
14. Provide your family details, including your parent’s marital status and family type.
15. Complete your profile.
16. If you need a full scholarship, tick the scholarship box. For full coverage, tick both the scholarship and HELB student loan boxes.
17. Submit your loan application. Read the provided instructions, proofread your details, then click the “Submit” button and save.

In conclusion, applying for a HELB loan without a National ID card is straightforward if you follow these steps. Ensure you have all necessary documents ready and fill in your details accurately to avoid any delays in processing your application. By securing a HELB loan, you can focus on your studies without worrying about financial constraints.

How to Apply for a HELB Loan Without a National ID Card.

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