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University continuing students now qualify for gov’t Loan scheme

Gilbert Akampa Kakurugu by Gilbert Akampa Kakurugu
August 30, 2021
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By Leonard Kamugisha Akida,

The Higher Education Students Financing Board of Uganda has considered supporting continuing students at university and other tertiary institutions to enable them complete their study programmes.

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Whereas loan schemes under the Higher Education Students’ Financing Board (HESFB) were only open to students joining their first year of study, the board in its 27th meeting resolved to direct funds to 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th year students depending on the years of the programme.

It should be recalled that parliament in the FY2020/21, appropriated additional funding of UGX 500Million to cater for continuing students effective AY2021/22.

The HESFB executive director Micheal Wanyama on Monday disclosed that the board final year students at a University and other tertiary institutions with financial challenges can now apply for the HESFB loan scheme.

“Therefore, I am happy to announce that in the academic year 2021/22, HESFB will be receiving applicants from the final year students who need a financial intervention to finalise their programmes of study,” said Michael Wanyama, the executive director of HESFB.

Wanyama was speaking to journalists at the Uganda Media Centre on Monday where he revealed plans to support all students in the subsequent years as the funding grows.

Eligibility to qualify for Students loan scheme

Applicants seeking to get funds for the academic year 2021/22 must be Ugandans, in their final year of study and must demonstrate a financial need.

They must also be studying at approved public and private higher education institutions and should be pursuing HESFB approved programmes under affirmative action.

Learners with special needs can access loans to pursue business and humanities programmes.

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HESFB has since 2014 been implementing the students’ loan scheme in a bid to increase access to higher education and support highly qualified Ugandan students who may not afford higher education.

The board has so far awarded loans to a total of 11,187 beneficiaries. These include 9,632 undergraduate degrees and 1,555 undergraduate diploma courses mainly in science, technology, engineering and maths programmes which is in line with the requirements of NDP III that emphasise science courses that will accelerate economic development in the country.

These courses are tenable at 22 public and private chartered universities and tertiary institutions in Uganda.

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Comments 72

  1. Makombe kiyuba amisi says:
    4 years ago

    I want to apply though I have no way

    Reply
  2. Nabukwasi Racheal says:
    4 years ago

    I wish to apply ,am in second year pursuing a diploma in business in business administration

    Reply
  3. Wambiro isaac says:
    4 years ago

    I want a loan scheme am a student at ucu-mbale campus

    Reply
  4. Namusoke Ruth says:
    4 years ago

    Thanks for the opportunity
    How can I apply now please

    Reply
  5. MWONDHA Ivan says:
    4 years ago

    good information only that continuing students who are not finalizing are not considered.

    Reply
  6. Nanyanzi Shifura says:
    4 years ago

    How do i get the loan

    Reply
  7. Oweka Solomon says:
    4 years ago

    I need to apply but please how can I do it

    Reply
  8. Nabirye Gloria says:
    4 years ago

    I’d really love to apply.

    Reply
  9. Salim says:
    4 years ago

    When will the new entrants catered for?

    Reply
    • Atukwase Maurensia says:
      4 years ago

      Thanks for the help, but I also wish to apply though in second year pursuing education in econ and geography at kabale university. Any help my contact is 0780144616

      Reply
  10. Anna says:
    4 years ago

    How do I apply? And where do I access the service from

    Reply
  11. Kamugisha Andrew says:
    4 years ago

    How can we apply for this loan scheme

    Reply
  12. Kamugisha Andrew says:
    4 years ago

    Guide us on the procedure to apply for this loan scheme

    Reply
  13. BIRYERI JOVIA says:
    4 years ago

    I want to apply how can I get the application form

    Reply
  14. TUMUSHABE DEUS says:
    4 years ago

    Where can I register from?

    Reply
  15. Namuudhi Brenda kagimba says:
    4 years ago

    I really need to apply

    Reply
  16. Robert says:
    4 years ago

    Chance should also be given to students pursuing arts courses….

    Reply
  17. Mauso Tom says:
    4 years ago

    How do I apply

    Reply
  18. ATUHAIRE Anati says:
    4 years ago

    Thank u for the program, however I have a friend who lost father when he was going to start his first year,and as first born he was told to sit and wait for the Young brothers and sisters to finish there levels of education, that was 2012 , since then he has been crying for any opportunity on he can go back to school and finish up, Because his born in poor back ground , and the mother also is always done with sickness, please how can you help this person , right now he is cooking chapati, and smile place selling tea.thank u

    Reply
  19. Kawuma maria says:
    4 years ago

    I am in year one semester one , can I apply?

    Reply
  20. Nabirye Gloria says:
    4 years ago

    Thank you for the opportunity, how can one apply please?

    Reply
  21. Gloria says:
    4 years ago

    I have failed to raise my tuition due to some hardships,…how can I apply??

    Reply
  22. TWINOMUHANGI KAREN says:
    4 years ago

    How do I apply

    Reply
  23. Nuwamanya Deus says:
    4 years ago

    I wish to apply for Bancheros of business Administration

    Reply
    • Leonard Kamugisha AKIDA says:
      4 years ago

      visit HESFB website. https://hesfb.go.ug Email: info@hesfb.go.ug Thanks

      Reply
  24. Arineitwe christine says:
    4 years ago

    I would like to get a loan am an undergraduate student at Muk

    Reply
    • Leonard Kamugisha AKIDA says:
      4 years ago

      visit HESFB website. https://hesfb.go.ug Email: info@hesfb.go.ug Thanks

      Reply
  25. Acheng dorcus says:
    4 years ago

    How can I apply for then succeed n benefit from this.

    Reply
    • Leonard Kamugisha AKIDA says:
      4 years ago

      visit HESFB website. https://hesfb.go.ug Email: info@hesfb.go.ug Thanks

      Reply
  26. Kizito robert says:
    4 years ago

    Thanks for that opportunity

    Reply
  27. Otim mambo deogracious says:
    4 years ago

    How comes it’s online finalists

    Reply
    • Leonard Kamugisha AKIDA says:
      4 years ago

      visit HESFB website. https://hesfb.go.ug Email: info@hesfb.go.ug Thanks

      Reply
  28. TUMUSIIME JOHNBAPTIST says:
    4 years ago

    Are the forms already out now

    Reply
    • Leonard Kamugisha AKIDA says:
      4 years ago

      Download the forms on:
      visit HESFB website. https://hesfb.go.ug Email: info@hesfb.go.ug Thanks

      Reply
    • Leonard Kamugisha AKIDA says:
      4 years ago

      visit HESFB website. https://hesfb.go.ug Email: info@hesfb.go.ug Thanks

      Reply
  29. Benjamin says:
    4 years ago

    I want to apply

    Reply
    • Leonard Kamugisha AKIDA says:
      4 years ago

      visit HESFB website. https://hesfb.go.ug Email: info@hesfb.go.ug Thanks

      Reply
  30. Wambazu says:
    4 years ago

    Iam interested in loan scheme . How can I apply

    Reply
    • Leonard Kamugisha AKIDA says:
      4 years ago

      visit HESFB website. https://hesfb.go.ug Email: info@hesfb.go.ug Thanks

      Reply
  31. Dan Chemutai says:
    4 years ago

    I don’t see procedure for applying, yet am in need

    Reply
    • Leonard Kamugisha AKIDA says:
      4 years ago

      visit HESFB website. https://hesfb.go.ug Email: info@hesfb.go.ug Thanks

      Reply
  32. Tumushabe Ronald says:
    4 years ago

    Am interested in aloan scheme and can I apply. Thanks

    Reply
    • Leonard Kamugisha AKIDA says:
      4 years ago

      visit HESFB website. https://hesfb.go.ug Email: info@hesfb.go.ug Thanks

      Reply
  33. FIONA ATUKUNDA says:
    4 years ago

    Am in need of loan schemes so how can I can apply

    Reply
    • Kitooke wilson says:
      4 years ago

      Am kitooke wilson a student at kyambogo university, am in first year but I also wanted to be supported by the government so that I can finish my studies by applying to loan scheme programme, so am in much need as we are going back on 1st Nov but I do bachelor of science with education in physical sciences

      Reply
      • Leonard Kamugisha AKIDA says:
        4 years ago

        visit HESFB website. https://hesfb.go.ug Email: info@hesfb.go.ug Thanks

        Reply
    • Leonard Kamugisha AKIDA says:
      4 years ago

      visit HESFB website. https://hesfb.go.ug Email: info@hesfb.go.ug Thanks

      Reply
  34. Denis Odokonyero says:
    4 years ago

    What about other cobtuniuwing students apart from finalist???

    Reply
  35. Alimo Sharon says:
    4 years ago

    Am really in need of the loan scheme but how do l apply

    Reply
    • Leonard Kamugisha AKIDA says:
      4 years ago

      visit HESFB website. https://hesfb.go.ug Email: info@hesfb.go.ug Thanks

      Reply
  36. Abine Cissy says:
    4 years ago

    I really need to apply but how?

    Reply
    • Leonard Kamugisha AKIDA says:
      4 years ago

      visit HESFB website. https://hesfb.go.ug Email: info@hesfb.go.ug Thanks

      Reply
  37. ARIKIRIZA ANNITAH says:
    4 years ago

    Thanks so much,I also need help coz I have failed to raise my tuition and am in my final year

    Reply
    • Leonard Kamugisha AKIDA says:
      4 years ago

      visit HESFB website. https://hesfb.go.ug Email: info@hesfb.go.ug Thanks

      Reply
  38. Agatha says:
    4 years ago

    I need to apply

    Reply
  39. Niwahereeza Gilbert says:
    4 years ago

    Thank you for the program

    Reply
    • Kayondo Juma says:
      4 years ago

      I’m a under graduate and I would like to apply for for this loan scheme because it’s the only hope left for me to continue with higher education.
      Thank you so much for the program.

      Reply
  40. Akankunda fortunate says:
    4 years ago

    I want to apply, how can I apply

    Reply
  41. Nakamya Moreen says:
    4 years ago

    Thanks I would to , but I do why apply for the loan ucu mbale

    Reply
  42. Mugera abdul Fatah says:
    4 years ago

    I want to apply
    No

    Reply
  43. Mary says:
    4 years ago

    How can I apply? Which address can I use?

    Reply
    • Leonard Kamugisha AKIDA says:
      4 years ago

      visit HESFB website. https://hesfb.go.ug Email: info@hesfb.go.ug Thanks

      Reply
  44. NAKADDU RASHIDAH says:
    4 years ago

    I would like to apply ,how can I assess the forms

    Reply
    • Leonard Kamugisha AKIDA says:
      4 years ago

      visit HESFB website. https://hesfb.go.ug Email: info@hesfb.go.ug Thanks

      Reply
  45. Kimeneike abudala Aziz says:
    4 years ago

    I want to apply but what are the procedures followed

    Reply
    • Leonard Kamugisha AKIDA says:
      4 years ago

      visit HESFB website. https://hesfb.go.ug Email: info@hesfb.go.ug Thanks

      Reply
  46. NUWABAINE ARTHUR says:
    4 years ago

    Where is the way to apply

    Reply
    • Leonard Kamugisha AKIDA says:
      4 years ago

      visit HESFB website. https://hesfb.go.ug
      Email: info@hesfb.go.ug
      Thanks

      Reply
  47. BYARUHANGA Amon says:
    4 years ago

    me I have been in dead years (2) , help me on how to make use of this help, my contact is 0707526050

    Reply
    • Leonard Kamugisha AKIDA says:
      4 years ago

      Hi Byaruhanga,
      Thanks for visiting Parrots UG, kindly visit the Higher Education Students Financing Board website for details on how to apply and download application forms.
      URL: https://hesfb.go.ug

      Reply
  48. Nanono Milly says:
    4 years ago

    Nanono Milly Am in year one I also want to apply

    Reply
    • Leonard Kamugisha AKIDA says:
      4 years ago

      Hi Molly,
      Kindly visit Higher Education Students Financing Board (HESFB) website for details on how to apply and to download.
      https://hesfb.go.ug

      Reply

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