The Higher Education Students Financing Board (HESFB) provides Loans and Scholarships to students intending to pursue Higher Education in Uganda. Under the Student Loan Scheme, HESFB awards study loans to Ugandan students seeking to pursue Higher Education but are financially constrained.
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HESFB Student Loan Online Application
The Higher Education Students Financing Board (HESFB) Board, therefore, invites applications for study loans under the Students’ Loan Scheme from eligible Ugandan students who have been admitted to their first-year Undergraduate Diploma and Degree programmes in Public Universities, Private Chartered Universities, and Other Tertiary Institutions.
HESFB Student Loan Scheme Eligibility
- Student loans shall strictly be awarded to students joining Higher Education Institutions in the First Year.
- The Loans will be awarded to applicants pursuing Undergraduate Diploma and Undergraduate Degree programmes only.
- The Students’ Loan shall cover tuition fees and functional fees. The loan shall also cover Aids and Appliances for persons with disabilities, while research funds may be covered as and when budget allows.
Requirements for HESFB Loan Application
Interested applicants will be required to upload the following documents to complete the application process.
- A copy of the Admission Letter from the participating Higher Education Institutions
- A copy of an Applicant’s National ID
- Copies of Parents’ National IDs
- Copies of Death Certificate (In case parents are deceased)
- Copies of an Applicant’s Academic certificates or result slips and transcripts
- A copy of the Birth Certificate
- A copy of the recent Passport Photo
- Proof of payment of the non-refundable Loan Processing fee of UGX 53,000
- A sketch map of the applicant’s current address/residence
- A sketch map of the applicant’s home of origin (If different from the current address)
How to Apply for the HESFB Student Loan Scheme
The Loan Application process is solely online.
- Access the Online HESFB Loan Application Portal to apply
- No hard copy application forms shall be allowed.
- Applicants shall be required to pay a non-refundable Loan Processing Fee of UGX 53,000 to the HESFB LOAN APPLICATION FEE, Account No. 3740300006 Centenary Bank or 01363669053643 DFCU Bank.
- The Payment Receipts shall be scanned and attached during the Loan Application process.
Learn how to Make a Repayment of HESFB Student Loan.
Contact Details
Applicant who may encounter challenges in the application process can seek help by calling 0392174999 or 0414255300.