Students in Kenya pursuing Certificate, Diploma and Higher National Diploma courses at approved TVET institutions are eligible to apply for a HELB loan. HELB (Higher Education Loans Board) is a state-owned corporation that provides affordable loans, bursaries, and scholarships to students pursuing higher education in recognized Kenyan institutions.
TVET institutions in Kenya include National Polytechnics, Technical Training Institutes (TTIs), Technical Training Colleges. (TTCs), and Vocational Training Centers (VCTs). A HELB TVET loan attracts an interest rate of 4% and ledger fees of Kshs. 1,000 per year.
How To Apply For HELB TVET Loan as a First Time Applicant
1. Visit the HELB website (www.helb.co.ke ) to access the Student Portal and click on “create an account” to register.
2. Once the account has been created, log in and select the appropriate TVET First Time Loan Application Form [TLAF].
3. Access and fill the loan application form.
4. Print TWO copies of the duly filled TVET Loan Application Form
5. Have the forms appropriately filled, signed, and stamped by the relevant authorities.
6. Attach all the documents as per the checklist and present one copy of the duly filled Loan Application form at the nearest Huduma centre or at the HELB Student Service Centre on Mezzanine 1, Anniversary Towers, University Way, Nairobi.
7. Retain a complete copy of the TVET Loan Application Form.
HELB TVET Loan Application Requirements
1. A copy of the applicant’s admission letter from the institution
2. A copy of the applicant’s National Identification Card.
3. Applicant’s KCSE result slip or certificate
4. Copies of the parents’ National ID Cards or death certificate where the parent is deceased
5. Copies of both guarantors’ National ID Card
6. A copy of the applicant’s Bank ATM/Bankcard
7. One recent colored passport size photograph of the applicant.
HELB TVET Loan Repayment
The repayment starts one year after completing your studies or within such a period as the Board decides to recall the loan, whichever is earlier. However, one can make voluntary payments before or after completing studies to reduce the loan balance. As highlighted earlier, the loan is charged 4% interest per annum and is repayable up to a maximum of 48 months.
How to Repay TVET HELB Loan
We did a comprehensive article on how to repay your HELB loan here.
List of Approved TVET Institutions By HELB
| Approved TVET Institutions | Nearest Town | |
| 1 | Co-operative University of Kenya | Karen |
| 2 | Dedan Kimathi University of Technology | Nyeri |
| 3 | Machakos University | Machakos |
| 4 | Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology | Kakamega |
| 5 | Meru University of Science and Technology | Meru |
| 6 | Murang’a University of Technology | Murang’a |
| 7 | Technical University of Kenya | Nairobi CBD |
| 8 | Technical University of Mombasa | Tudor |
| Polytechnics | ||
| 9 | Eldoret National Polytechnic | Eldoret |
| 10 | Kabete National Polytechnic | Kabete |
| 11 | Kenya Coast National Polytechnic | Kaloleni |
| 12 | Kenya Technical Trainers College | Gigiri |
| 13 | Kisii National Polytechnic | Kisii |
| 14 | Kisumu National Polytechnic | Kisumu |
| 15 | Kitale National Polytechnic | Kitale |
| 16 | Meru National Polytechnic | Meru |
| 17 | North Eastern Province National Polytechnic (NEP) | Garissa |
| 18 | Nyeri National Polytechnic | Nyeri |
| 19 | Sigalagala National Polytechnic | Sigalagala |
| Technical Institutes | ||
| 20 | Ahmed Shahame Mwidani Technical Training Institute | Changamwe |
| 21 | Aldai Technical Training Institute | Kobujoi |
| 22 | Bahati Institute of Business and Administration Studies | Nakuru |
| 23 | Baringo Technical College | Kabarnet |
| 24 | Belgut Technical and Vocational College | Kericho |
| 25 | Bondo Technical Training Institute | Bondo |
| 26 | Borabu Technical and Vocational College | Nyansiongo |
| 27 | Bumbe Technical Training Institute | Bwiri |
| 28 | Bungoma North Technical and Vocational College | Kimilili |
| 29 | Bunyala Technical and Vocational College | Port Victoria |
| 30 | Bureti Technical Training Institute | Sotik |
| 31 | Bushiangala Technical Training Institute | Bushiangala |
| 32 | Butere Technical and Vocational College | Butere |
| 33 | Chamasiri Technical and Vocational College | Malakisi |
| 34 | Chepsirei Technical and Vocational College | Kimwarer |
| 35 | Chuka Technical and Vocational College | Chuka |
| 36 | David M. Wambuli Technical and Vocational College | Kakalia |
| 37 | Dr. Daniel Wako Murende Technical and Vocational College | Matayos |
| 38 | Ebukanga Technical and Vocational College | Luanda |
| 39 | Ekerubo Gietai Technical Training Institute | Ikonge |
| 40 | Eldama Ravine Technical and Vocational College | Eldama Ravine |
| 41 | Emining Technical Training Institute | Mogotio |
| 42 | Emsos Technical and Vocational College | Mosoriot |
| 43 | Endebess Technical Training Institute | Endebess |
| 44 | Gatanga Technical and Vocational College | Gatanga |
| 45 | Gatundu South Technical and Vocational College | Ngenda |
| 46 | Gitwebe Technical Training Institute | Magwagwa |
| 47 | Godoma Technical Training Institute | Vitengeni |
| 48 | Jeremiah Nyaga Technical Training Institute | Kiritiri |
| 49 | Kaelo Technical and Vocational College | Laare |
| 50 | Kaiboi Technical Training Institute | Mosoriot |
| 51 | Kajiado West Technical and Vocational College | Ngong |
| 52 | Kamukunji Technical and Vocational College | Eastleigh |
| 53 | Kapcherop Technical and Vocational College | Kapcherop |
| 54 | Karen Technical Training Institute for the Deaf | Karen |
| 55 | Karumo Technical Training Institute | Kianjai |
| 56 | Kasarani Technical and Vocational College | Kamulu |
| 57 | Katine Technical Training Institute | Tala |
| 58 | Kendege Technical and Vocational College | Kehancha |
| 59 | Kericho Township Technical and Vocational College | Kericho |
| 60 | Keroka Technical Training Institute | Keroka |
| 61 | Kieni Technical and Vocational College | Ndathi |
| 62 | Kiirua Technical Training Institute | Kiirua |
| 63 | Kimasian Technical and Vocational College | Londiani |
| 64 | Kiminini Technical and Vocational College | Kiminini |
| 65 | Kinangop Technical and Vocational College | Githioro |
| 66 | Kipipiri Technical and Vocational College | Mawingu Town |
| 67 | Kipkabus Technical and Vocational College | Kipkabus |
| 68 | Kipsinende Technical and Vocational College | Fort-Ternan |
| 69 | Kipsoen Technical and Vocational College | Chepkinoiyo |
| 70 | Kiptaragon Technical and Vocational College | Olenguruone |
| 71 | Kisiwa Technical Training Institute | Kabuchai |
| 72 | Kongoni Technical and Vocational College | Matunda |
| 73 | Konoin Technical Training Institute | Koiwa |
| 74 | Koshin Technical Training Institute | Eldoret |
| 75 | Laikipia East Technical and Vocational College | Marina Center |
| 76 | Laikipia North Technical and Vocational College | Mowuarak Market |
| 77 | Laisamis Technical and Vocational College | Laisamis |
| 78 | Lari Technical and Vocational College | Githirioni |
| 79 | Lodwar Technical and Vocational College | Lodwar |
| 80 | Maasai Mara Technical and Vocational College | Narok |
| 81 | Mabera Technical and Vocational College | Isebania |
| 82 | Machakos Technical Training Institute for the Blind | Machakos |
| 83 | Masai Technical Training Institute | Kajiado |
| 84 | Masinga Technical and Vocational College | Masinga |
| 85 | Mathenge Technical Training Institute | Othaya |
| 86 | Mathioya Technical and Vocational College | Kiria-ini |
| 87 | Mathira Technical and Vocational College | Mathira |
| 88 | Matili Technical Training Institute | Kimilili |
| 89 | Mawego Technical Training Institute | Oyugis |
| 90 | Michuki Technical Training Institute | Kangema |
| 91 | Mitunguu Technical Training Institute | Mitunguu |
| 92 | Moiben Technical and Vocational College | Moiben |
| 93 | Mukiria Technical Training Institute | Nkubu |
| 94 | Mukurwe-ini Technical Training Institute | Gikondi |
| 95 | Mumias West Technical and Vocational College | Mumias |
| 96 | Muraga Technical Training Institute | Chuka |
| 97 | Musakasa Technical Training Institute | Bungoma |
| 98 | Nachu Technical and Vocational College | Kikuyu |
| 99 | Nairobi Technical Training Institute | Ngara |
| 100 | Naivasaha Technical and Vocational College | Naivasha |
| 101 | Narok West Technical Training Institute | Narok |
| 102 | Ndia Technical and Vocational College | Sagana |
| 103 | Ngong Technical and Vocational College | Ngong |
| 104 | Nkabune Technical Training Institute | Meru |
| 105 | Nuu Technical and Vocational College | Mwingi |
| 106 | Nyakach Technical and Vocational College | Nyabondo |
| 107 | Okame Technical and Vocational College | Busia |
| 108 | Ol’lessos Technical Training Institute | Ol’lessos |
| 109 | Omuga Technical and Vocational College | Kadongo |
| 110 | PC Kinyanjui Technical Training Institute | Riruta Satellite |
| 111 | Rangwe Technical and Vocational College | Kadel |
| 112 | Riragia Technical and Vocational College | Kegogi |
| 113 | Rift Valley Technical Training Institute | Eldoret |
| 114 | Runyenjes Technical and Vocational College | Runyenjes |
| 115 | Sabatia Technical and Vocational College | Sabatia |
| 116 | Shamberere Technical Training Institute | Shamberere |
| 117 | Samburu Technical and Vocational College | Archers Post |
| 118 | Seme Technical and Vocational College | Kombewa |
| 119 | Siala Technical Training Institute | Rongo |
| 120 | Sikri Technical and Vocational College for the Deaf and Blind | Oyugis |
| 121 | Sot Technical Training Institute | Merigi |
| 122 | Sotik Technical Training Institute | Sotik |
| 123 | St. Josephs Technical Institute for the Deaf-Nyangoma | Nyang’oma |
| 124 | Taveta Technical and Vocational College | Taveta |
| 125 | Tetu Technical and Vocational College | Kagwathi |
| 126 | Tigania East Technical and Vocational College | Mikinduri |
| 127 | Tharaka Technical and Vocational College | Marimanti |
| 128 | Thika Technical Training Institute | Thika |
| 129 | Tindiret Technical and Vocational College | Sigoria |
| 130 | Tseikuru Technical Training Institute | Tseikuru |
| 131 | Turbo Technical and Vocational College | Turbo |
| 132 | Ugenya Technical and Vocational College | Sega |
| 133 | Ugunja Technical and Vocational College | Ugunja |
| 134 | Wanga Technical and Vocational College | Shianda |
| 135 | Webuye West Technical and Vocational College | Webuye |
| 136 | Weru Technical and Vocational College | Malindi |
| 137 | Wote Technical Training Institute | Wote |
| 138 | Ziwa Technical Training Institute | Ziwa |
| 139 | Coast Institue of Technology | Voi |
| 140 | Friends College Kaimosi | Kaimosi |
| 141 | Kiambu Institute of Science and Technology | Ruaka |
| 142 | Nyandarua Institute of Science and Technology | Nyahururu |
| 143 | Ramogi Institute of Advanced Technology | Riat Hills |
| 144 | Rift Valley Institute of Science and Technology | Nakuru |
| 145 | Sang’alo Institute of Science and Technology | Bungoma |
| 146 | Siaya Institute of Technology | Siaya |
HELB. Contacts
Head Office: Anniversary Towers, 19th Floor
Student Service Centre: Mezzanine One (M1) Floor, Anniversary Towers
Operating Hours:
8.00am – 5.00pm
Service Offered:
Loan Disbursement Enquiries
Phone: 0711052000
Email: contactcentre@helb.co.ke
