Here are some of the most common questions from Loan applicants and answers by provided by the Higher Education Students’ Loans Board. (HESLB)
HESLB LOAN APPLICATION: FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
1. Q: When can I apply for higher education loan?
Answer: Loan applications are made once a year of study. For the year 2022/2023, applications will begin
received online from July 15 to September 30, 2022.
2. Q: What are the main characteristics of getting a higher education loan?
Answer: The loan applicant must have the following qualifications:
- Be a Tanzanian;
- Must have applied for a loan through the internet as directed;
- Must have a certified admission at a recognized college;
- Should not have another source of funding for his or her higher education studies like other funding, ZHELB n.k;
- In addition, the applicant is advised to read the detailed information about the qualifications and criteria provided in the Loan application Guide available at the HESLB website (www.heslb.go.tz)
3. Q: Are orphans and the disabled given priority in applying for loans?
Answer: In addition to the main features, credit planning also gives priority to specific groups such as applicants
orphans, disabled or parents with disabilities and students funded in high school due to inability to afford the cost of education.
