The Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) has officially opened its portal for the 2025–2026 academic year loans and scholarships.

In a notice on Wednesday, July 2, HELB invited first-time and continuing students to apply for undergraduate and TVET loans and scholarships.

First time applicants are required to apply via the www.hef.co.ke website, while continuing students can dial *642# or use the HELB app.

“The 2025-2026 First Time and Subsequent Applications for Undergraduate & TVET Loans & Scholarships are now open.

“Apply via www.hef.co.ke for first-time applicants or dial *642# or HELB-App for continuing students,” the notice read.

HELB also urged eligible students to apply for loans and scholarships early to avoid last-minute inconveniences.

The deadline for the applications is August 31, 2025.

This comes after Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba released the 2025 Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) placement results.

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The 2024 KCSE candidates can check their placement results via the KUCCPS student portal or through SMS.

How to Check Placement Results Online

1. Visit the KUCCPS website https://kuccps.net/

2. Click on the Student’s Portal link or go directly to https://students.kuccps.net/login/

3. Log in using:

• KCSE Index Number

• KCSE Examination Year (e.g., 2024)

• Password (your KCPE index number or birth certificate number)

4. Once logged in, you will see the name of the institution you’ve been placed in and the programme you will pursue.