HELB Announces Loan Allocation For First-Time Applicants
The Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) has begun processing loans for first-time applicants, and applications are now in the verification stage.
Applicants whose loans have reached Stage 2, also known as the verification stage, have been notified that their information has been received and is being processed while the board processes their applications.
The following step will be allocation, in which successful candidates will get their loan amounts before the funds are disbursed.
“Applicants are urged to remain patient as the HELB team continues working to process and disburse the loans as quickly as possible,” HELB said.
📢 Attention All Continuing Students!
The HELB Subsequent Loan Application deadline has been EXTENDED to 21st September 2026!
Whether you got caught up with network issues or just needed a little push, this is your moment.
Don’t let this extra window pass you by!
📲 Dial… pic.twitter.com/OeIZXHHDNl— OFFICIAL HELB PAGE (@HELBpage) September 7, 2026
Students can monitor the status of their applications without visiting HELB offices by utilizing the board’s web portal, USSD service, or mobile application.
Applicants checking through the HELB portal can log in to their accounts, access the dashboard and select “My Loans” to view their current application status.
Students who prefer using their mobile phones can also dial *642# and follow the prompts to check the status of their applications.
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The verification stage means an applicant’s details have been received and are undergoing checks before the application proceeds to the allocation stage.
Once allocation is completed, successful applicants will be informed of the amount awarded before the loan moves towards disbursement.
First-time applicants who have not yet applied have also been encouraged to submit their applications as early as possible to avoid missing out on available funding.
Students who have already applied have been advised to regularly monitor their loan status through the available HELB channels for updates.
For applicants currently at Stage 2, the next key stage to watch is allocation, as HELB continues processing applications and preparing to disburse funds to successful applicants.
HELB Announces Loan Allocation For First-Time Applicants
