The Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) invites Afya Elimu Fund (AEF) for subsequent/continuing loan applications for the academic year 2023/2024. Afya Elimu Fund targets needy students training in middle-level medical training colleges (MTCs) that are public such as the Kenya Medical Training College [KMTC] and other, Faith Based Organizations [FBOs], private MTCs and other Institutions offering Diplomas and Certificates in medical courses.
Eligible students:
Applicants must be continuing beneficiaries of theAfya Elimu Fund studying in middle-level medical training colleges in Kenya.
HOW TO APPLY:
- Download the HELB App from Google Play Store or use USSD Code by dialling *642#
Note that there has been an upgrade on the HELB App, therefore ensure to upgrade your App. - Register using your phone number to generate a PIN which you will use to log in.
- Ensure the mobile number is registered under your name. Please NOTE that mobile numbers not registered in the student’s name will not be able to proceed with the application.
- Read, understand and click to accept the license agreement.
- Enter your first name as it appears on your national ID card, the ID number and valid email address to complete registration.
- Click on the “loans” tab and choose Certificate/ Diploma. Then click “apply” on the AEF second and subsequent loan.
- Read and understand the process tutorial and proceed to read the financial literacy guide. Click on get started to start the application process.
- Enter your phone number which should be registered in your name and national id number to verify that you are the owner of that number.
- Read and understand the loan terms and conditions and agree to proceed.
- Answer the financial literacy questions and scroll down to view results and click “proceed”.
- Select your preferred loan payment option. Click request loan to view and verify your loan details.
- Click “submit” to complete the loan application. A pop-up message will appear to show that you have successfully applied. The loan serial number will also be displayed.
- At later dates, you will receive other notifications on awards and disbursements of tuition loans and where applicable, bursaries.
- Contact HELB for any further assistance.
Please note:
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- The closing date for the loan application is 30th September 2023.
- This application is paperless. You are not required to print any form. A confirmation SMS with a loan application serial number is evidence that you have applied. Kindly save the SMS for future reference.
- HELB does not charge any fee to access the loan application or report any form of extortion to authorities.
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