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Funding opportunities and application guidance
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Canada’s new financial requirements will force international students to prove they can cover higher living costs before receiving study permits.
HELB says students who exceed their official course duration may face funding delays but can secure disbursements with institutional confirmation.
HELB says borrowers repaying student loans in instalments can pay a minimum Ksh1,500 monthly, offering flexibility while encouraging consistent debt repayment.
HELB has opened KMTC loan applications for Certificate and Diploma students, giving thousands access to government-backed education financing for 2026/2027.
Ruto’s government plans to move university funding from the national budget to a market-based model, reshaping how students’ education is financed.
Kenya plans to overhaul tertiary funding, prioritising students’ career choices and programme costs while reducing the influence of parents’ financial status.
More than 159,000 first-year students have applied for government scholarships and HELB loans, exposing soaring demand for affordable university education.
HELB has opened Ksh500,000 education loans for civil servants at 4% interest, offering affordable financing for postgraduate and professional studies.
Kisumu County plans to raise ward scholarships to Sh5.2 million, supporting 800 students while strengthening education access, social protection and accountability.
Parents are demanding digital ID verification after first-year students faced hurdles completing HELB applications despite holding valid government-issued National Identity cards.
HELB has offered an 80% penalty waiver to borrowers who fully clear their loans as student debt and defaults continue rising.
HELB has rejected claims of 12% student loan interest and Ksh4.2 million debts, insisting current undergraduate loans remain at 4%.