Written by Lisa Murimi
The Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) has called on civil servants to apply for loans from the Training Revolving Fund (TRF) to further their studies.
In a statement issued on Tuesday, August 12, HELB said the initiative targets employees of Ministries, County Governments, the Teachers Service Commission (TSC), and the National Police Service.
“This fund is set aside for the Ministry of Public Service to work in collaboration with HELB for Civil Servants… to pursue Certificate, Diploma, Higher National Diploma, Master’s, PhD, and Professional courses,” the statement read.
The loan offers up to Ksh500,000 annually at a 4% reducing balance interest rate, with a repayment period of up to 72 months via a check-off system. HELB clarified that no processing fees are charged.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must hold an admission letter from a recognized Kenyan institution, provide three recent certified payslips showing a net pay above one-third of their basic salary, and submit copies of their National ID and KRA PIN. Two guarantors from the civil service, each providing a copy of their ID, are also required, alongside recent passport photos.
Application Process
Interested civil servants should:
- Create an account on the HELB student portal and verify it via email.
- Complete their profile and upload supporting documents.
- Select the “Civil Servants Training Revolving Fund” under the loan application section, fill in required details, and accept the terms and conditions.
- Print, sign, and have the form stamped by their employer before attaching documents, scanning into a single PDF, and emailing to HELB.
