HELB deadlines for both KMTC and university/TVET students — confirmed dates, don't wait until the last day.

HELB Alert for KMTC, University and TVET Students

Two different deadlines, two different groups. Know which one applies to you.

KMTC Certificate and Diploma students: HELB opened a dedicated loan application window for KMTC students for the first time ever. Deadline: September 30, 2026.

University and TVET first-time applicants: The Ministry of Education, through Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba, has extended the funding application deadline to September 21, 2026 — after the initial window closed August 31 with 789,422 applications already received.

"All eligible first-time applicants in universities and TVETs are invited to promptly apply for funding within this extended window," CS Ogamba confirmed.

The government has already disbursed Ksh22.12 billion in first-semester funding to continuing university and TVET students — so if you're a first-year who missed the original deadline, this extension exists specifically for you.

Quick summary: ✓ KMTC Certificate & Diploma students → apply by September 30 at hef.co.ke ✓ University/TVET first-year students → apply by September 21 at hef.co.ke ✓ Continuing students → your loan applications opened earlier and follow a separate cycle

What to have ready: ✓ National ID ✓ Admission letter from your institution ✓ Parents' or guardians' ID copies ✓ Guarantor details ✓ Correct bank account details to avoid disbursement delays

Applications are processed under the current Student-Centred Funding Model. Don't wait until the final day — apply now while you have time to fix any errors on your application.

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