1.0 BACKGROUND
The Higher Education Students Financing Board (HESFB) was established by the Higher Education Students Financing Act, No. 2 of 2014 as a body corporate to provide 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. The objectives of the Students’ Financing Scheme are: – (1) to increase equitable access to Higher Education in Uganda; (2) to support highly qualified students who may not afford Higher Education; (3) to support critical programmes for national development; (4) to ensure regional balance in Higher Education services in Uganda; (5) to create a revolving fund.
2.0 THE CALL FOR STUDENTS’ LOAN APPLICATIONS FOR ACADEMIC YEAR 2023/24
The Board therefore invites applications for study loans under the Students’ Loan Scheme from eligible Ugandan students who have been admitted in their first year under the listed Undergraduate Diploma and Degree programmes for the Academic Year 2023/24 in the Public Universities, Private Chartered Universities and the listed Other Tertiary Institutions. The Applications will commence on Monday 4th March, 2024 and the deadline for application is Friday, 15th March, 2024.
3.0 STUDENTS’ LOAN COVERAGE
- 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.
- Student loans shall strictly be awarded to students joining Higher Education Institutions in First Year.
- The Loans will be awarded to applicants pursuing Undergraduate Diploma and Undergraduate Degree programmes only.
4.0 HOW TO APPLY
- The Loan Application process is solely online and is available through our website https://www.hesfb.go.ug. Visit website and Click APPLY NOW. Note that 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.
- Applicant who may encounter challenges in the application process can seek help by calling 0392174999 or 0414255300 or through our Social Media pages
5.0 REQUIREMENTS
- A copy of the Admission Letter from the participating Higher Education Institutions
- A copy of an Applicant’s the 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 to the applicant’s current address/residence
- A sketch map to the applicant’s home of origin (If different from current address)
- More requirements can be found on www.hesfb.go.ug/eligibility
6.0 APPROVED PROGRAMMES FOR SUPPORT IN THE ACADEMIC YEAR 2023/24
The Board will support applicants to pursue ALL accredited undergraduate degree and diploma programmes in the listed 16 key academic disciplines;
- Agriculture
- Engineering
- Laboratory Science Programmes
- Human Medicine
- Nursing and Midwifery
- Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
- Animal Sciences
- Petroleum and GeoScience Engineering
- Science Education
- Special Needs Education
- Statistics
- Computer Science and Information Technology
- Health Care Management Sciences
- Conservation Sciences
- Pure Sciences
- Tourism and Hospitality Programmes
Please Note: Persons with Disabilities can apply to pursue any accredited Programme of their choice (including Humanities) from any of the listed Higher Learning Institutions.
7.0 THE APPROVED PARTICIPATING UNIVERSITIES IN THE STUDENTS’ LOAN SCHEME IN THE ACADEMIC YEAR 2023/24
Public Universities
Busitema University
Gulu University
Kabale University
Kyambogo University
Lira University Africa
Makerere University
Mbarara University of Science & Technology
Muni University
Soroti University
Mountains of the Moon University
Makerere University Business School (MUBS) is an affiliate of Makerere University.
Private Chartered Universities
African Bible University
Bishop Stuart University
Bugema University
International University of East
ISBAT University
Islamic University in Uganda
Kampala International University
Kampala University
Ndejje University
Nkumba University
Uganda Christian University
Uganda Martyrs University
Victoria University
8.0 OTHER TERTIARY INSTITUTIONS PARTICIPATING IN THE STUDENTS’ LOAN SCHEME IN THE
ACADEMIC YEAR 2023/24
ALLIED HEALTH INSTITUTIONS (Examined by UAHEB)
Uganda Institute of Allied Health & Mgt Sciences (Mulago Paramedical School)
2 Health Tutors’ College – Mulago
3 Fort Portal College of Health Sciences
4 Gulu College of Health Sciences
5 Mbale College of Health Sciences
6 Butabika School of Psychiatry Clinical Medicine
7 Jinja School of Ophthalmic Clinical Medicine
8 Mbale School of Hygiene / Environmental Health Science
9 Jinja Medical Laboratory Training School
TECHNICAL COLLEGES, METEOROLOGICAL & SURVEY INSTITUTIONS (Examined by UBTEB)
Institute of Survey and Land Management
National Meteorological Training School
Uganda Institute of Information and Communications Technology
Uganda Petroleum Institute Kigumba
Uganda Technical College, Bushenyi
Uganda Technical College, Elgon
Uganda Technical College, Kicwamba
Uganda Technical College, Kyema
Uganda Technical College, Lira
Nakawa Vocational Training College
NURSING & MIDWIFERY INSTITUTIONS (Examined by UNIMEB)
1 Arua School of Comprehensive Nursing
2 Butabika Pychiatric Nursing School
3 Jinja School of Nursing & Midwifery
4 Kabale School of Comprehensive Nursing
5 Soroti School of Comprehensive Nursing
6 Mulago School of Nursing & Midwifery
7 Public Health Nurses College
8 Lira School of Comprehensive Nursing
9 Masaka School of Comprehensive Nursing
AGRICULTURAL & CONSERVATION COLLEGES
Bukalasa Agricultural College
Uganda Wildlife Research & Training Institute – Kasese
Fisheries Training Institute – Entebbe
Nyabyeya Forestry College
TOURISM AND HOSPITALITY COLLEGES
Uganda Hotel and Tourism Training Institute – Jinja
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I knew late about the hesfb program but when I tried calling the officials they told me there is no further extension for other applicants
these are my numbers 0705239697 and 0784421759
Am Taremwa Denis from mitooma,l v not yet filled the form,am l still allowed to fill or not?
This is a great opportunity
This is great
What about us admitted for certificate in food nutrition sciences at Kampala Health sciences?
Can I also be eligible?
Unfortunately the Scheme supports only Diploma and Degree programs
Do you cater for art Students?
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Will get the loan wthout an admission
God should help me also
When is the deadline for application? Thank you
Good evening
According to the requirements issued, me my parents both of them died long ago, even I don’t know them. So I can not acces the death certificate for them. They in early 90s, will that one disqualifies being a beneficiary or not
Hello Mr. MUGISHA, I too have the same challenge, can it disqualify us from the benefit? if the admin can reply this.
When will the names of successful candidates be released, will the hesfb loan start financing successful students this semester, I just want to know, thanks
Okay fine
I did Biology, chemistry and mathematics in 2020 and I scored 9 points so is there a way to apply for the loan scheme?
It’s a good program that help us who can’t afford tuition fee
Still if I present my documents wth out an admission will I get a chance of getting the loan
Could i please know when the application forms for 2024/2025 are going to be released? Do one qualify if they got 15 points in BCM? Thank you!!
Requesting to extend the application process
This is right please I buy this idea because tried admission process it’s really hindering
Yes sir, am also requesting that
Thanks for the support rendered.
Please help me also on how to apply online
The deadline was to near some universities haven’t sent us our admissions I beg if possible to postpone to atleast April
Thank you for supporting those in need
Is it possible to apply now?
I’m a Ugandan but without a National ID yet. Do I qualify for the Loan Scheme as well?
Hello, i have an inquiry. which Head Teacher of Previous School Attended is supposed to sign on the recommendation letter?Thank you
Is it possible to apply now for the program thanks for the program
Thanks for this programs
I need to apply for students loan schem
Some of us don’t have National ID’s so what should we do
Thanks for always supporting us. Together we shall make a better Uganda
Did the student of BTTE allowed (Bachelor of Technical Teacher Education) thanks.
How can i submit and application deadline is wen en thank you
One of my parents lost his ID, can I now use the I’d of my one parent or
It’s a wonderful program.
It’s a supportive program may God bless your works towards education
Is a student on Higher Education Certificate eligible for this opportunity supposed they have a first class.
Am a student of Higher Education Certificate in Biology and Chemistry .
Will there be a second chance in this year 2024 for the students who sat last year 2023
I had been admitted for bachelor of science in pharmacology, do I qualify for the loan
now assuming am in my year one semester 2 can i also be eligible for this program b
Is library and information science course eligible…and how do i apply because i can not proceed from the apply button.
Great work but you indicated deadline 15 March yet other yet other tertiary intitution have not released exams.
I my supposed to apply when my national ID date of birth is reading different with my documents.
Great work but you indicated deadline 15 March other yet other tertiary intitution have not released exams.
A my supposed to apply when my national ID date of birth is reading different with my documents.
What about those that were unable to do the first semester exams, though still continuing with the rest of the academic year
Hello am Akumu Maria,I applied for the loan and paid the 53000 at centenary bank on account number which is 374030006 for Hesfb but instead the print out comes with account number 3100023451.I dont know wat to do
Is medicine and surgery supported by the board.Thank you.
May you people extend the deadline for submitting the application
Good afternoon the stakeholders of this organization I was unable to finish up my application form due to some challenges I encountered as I was filling my form for example I didn’t have the national IDs for my parents because I am an adopted child so I am not sure of my parents if you can help me,I will be pleased because I am not sure if I will sit for my end of semester exams due to tuition problems
I did Biology, chemistry and mathematics in 2020 and I scored 9 points so is there a way to apply for the loan scheme?
Can i apply now coz I have seen the opportunity just now
My son paid money for students loan scheme application when he triad to send the application the it failed.what should he do ?
Request for extension of applications because universities have not yet issued out admissions
Am Taremwa Denis from mitooma,l v not yet filled the form,am l still allowed to fill or not?
you mean applications have already closedfor ay23/24
2024-2025 students are not on the program or…?
How can I check my application status?
How can I apply now coz in the post you said the deadline was from 4th to 15th march. I really need your help
How can I apply now because it’s now 25th march
How can i apply for students scheme loan
I would like to be among the students who are going to benefit through this program 2024 but how can i apply for it
When are we applying for the year 2024/2025. Thank you. Is one able to be given medicine and surgery with 15 Ponts in BCM
Is it possible to finish the application now
I would like to know whether upto now i can apply for a student loan scheme because i see the dates are out dated,for applying, i completed form six last year doing geography, economics and agriculture, (GEA).
It a good idea but how do I apply coz me too I would like to continue with studies but I need financial assistance
What’s the deadline for this year’s application submission(2024)