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Application Guide

Instructions before you apply

Prepare these details and documents before starting your HELB & HEF application. Accurate information helps avoid delays.

Who Can Apply?

This service is for students who completed KCSE 2025 and have been placed to pursue:

Degree
TVET
KMTC

Important

Please provide only accurate and truthful information.

Even a small mistake when entering your details may delay or affect your HELB & HEF application.

Double-check all information before submitting.

What Happens After Submission

1

Fill in the application

2

Submit your information

3

Receive a confirmation call

4

Provide any additional documents if requested

5

We assist you throughout the application process

Before You Begin

Make sure you have:

Passport-sized photo / clear selfie
National ID / Waiting Card / Birth Certificate
Supporting documents
Active phone number
Bank or M-Pesa account (if applicable)

Single Parent Certificate

Don't have one? No problem.

Download the form

Print it

Fill it together with your parent

Have it signed

Upload it during the application

Required Documents

Passport Photo

Clear selfie
Plain background

National ID

or Waiting Card
or Birth Certificate

Supporting Documents

Upload each document on a flat surface.

Guarantors

If both parents are available

  • Parent
  • Parent

If only one parent is available

  • Parent
  • Uncle
  • Aunt
  • Sibling
  • Responsible Adult

Bank / M-Pesa

If you have a National ID

  • Open a bank account in your own name
  • Register M-Pesa in your own name

If you only have a Birth Certificate or Waiting Card

Visit the bank with your parent or guardian.

Recommended: PostBank Junior Account

Parent Verification

After submitting, your parent will receive a verification request.

Please remain available together with your parent to provide any verification codes if requested.

Ready to Apply?

Once your documents and details are ready, start the application.