Mistakes that could make your HELB loan application rejected or Defective

Many Kenyan students face disappointment when their HELB loan applications get rejected or marked as defective due to avoidable errors. This comprehensive guide reveals the most common mistakes that lead to unsuccessful HELB applications, helping you submit a flawless application that increases your chances of approval.

Thousands of Kenyan students do apply for the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) loan yearly but a number of them do have their application rejected and marked defective.

Below are some of the mistakes that could prevent you from getting HELB loan. Note that, these errors that most students commit while filling their HELB loan forms were shared by HELB staff.

1.Missing Signatures and stamps

The required signatures and stamping indicated in the helb loan form are mandatory. If there is any missing signatures that you will not be successful in your application.

2.Missing documents

If any of the documents on the checklist haven’t been attached then the form will be termed defective.

3.Late Delivery

All applications should be done within the provided dates and forms be delivered before the close of application. Late delivery forms is not accepted.

4.Scanned copies

The forms to be submitted should be the original copies and not scanned copies.

5.Unsigned or Unstamped for 2nd and subsequent loan applications

• All the subsequent loan application forms must be signed and stamped by the dean of students.

Always refer to the LAF checklist to ensure you have met all the requirements.