Loan Application Deadline HESLB 2025/2026
HESLB launched the guidelines for issuance of loans and grants for the academic year 2025/2026, this guideline applies to students who wish to apply for higher education students’ loans to facilitate their bachelor’s degree in local higher education institutions in the academic year 2024/2025.
All loan applications will be done through the Online Loan Application and Management System (OLAMS). Applicants are REQUIRED to use the same Form Four Index Number used while applying for admission.
Upon completion of the online loan application process, the applicant SHOULD print out the application form and Loan Agreement. Thereafter, obtain appropriate authentications, sign the forms, and attach/upload necessary documents including pages (number 2 and 5) into OLAMS.
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS TO ALL LOAN APPLICANTS
All loan applicants for the Academic Year 2025/2026 are required to observe the following:
(i) Read and follow the application procedures stated in these Guidelines,
(ii) Applicants with National Identification Numbers are encouraged to provide them during application,
(iii) All documents submitted to support the application should be certified by relevant authorities as specified in these Guidelines,
(iv) Ensure that all birth/death certificates are certified by the Registration, Insolvency and Trusteeship Agency (RITA), or Zanzibar Civil Status Registration Agency (ZCSRA) to ascertain their validity,
(v) Applicants born abroad should obtain a letter from RITA or ZCSRA to validate birth information. Applicants whose parent(s) died abroad should also obtain a letter from RITA or ZCSRA to validate the information provided
(vi) All foreign entry qualifications must be evaluated and approved by the relevant authority (NECTA/ NACTVET/TCU), and upon application, the equivalent index number provided should be declared
(vii) Ensure the bank account number submitted is active and carries the same name as that on the application form. The respective bank account details must be correctly filled in the application form,
(viii) Applicants should provide a registered and reachable mobile phone number. The provided mobile phone number will be used to inform the applicant on the loan application progress and payment process,
(ix) Ensure that the online loan application form is duly filled and page numbers two (2) and five (5) are signed as required before submission,
(x) Applicants must review the entire application form and make corrections (where necessary) before submission,
(xi) To provide any of the following:
- National Identification Number (NIN)
- Zanzibar Resident ID
- Voter’s Registration card or
- Driving License
(xii) All applicants must strictly observe the set loan application deadline,
(xiii) Any identified forgery will disqualify the applicant from the whole application process for the respective academic year, and subject him/her to other necessary legal actions; and
(xiv) Applicants are advised to make follow-up of their application process results through their SIPA accounts.
SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS
HESLB may place special considerations on various applicant groups to ensure a balance in equity and national priorities. In view of this, resource allocation will be prioritized to specified Diploma programmes and vulnerable socio-economic groups including applicants withthefollowingconditions:Orphans,Unknownparent(s), Imprisoned parent(s), Households registered under
TASAF, Corporate Sponsorship, Applicant and parent(s) with disability
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The loan application window for the academic year 2025/2026 for the Diploma level will be opened by considering MARCH and OCTOBER intakes.
The HESLB Loan Application Deadline for the academic year2025/2026 marks an essential step towards securing your higher education funding. Being aware and prepared can ensure a seamless and stress-free application process, enabling you to focus on what truly matters – your academic journey.
Loan Application Deadline HESLB 2025/2026
HESLB APPLICATION WINDOW
The loan application window for the academic year 2025/2026 will be opened by considering SEPTEMBER and MARCH
intakes.
The September intake Application window will be opened on 15th June, 2025 to 31st August, 2025 and that of March intake will be opened from 1st February, 2026 to 31st March, 2026. These Guidelines are available on www.heslb.go.tz
HESLB MODE OF APPLICATION
All loan applications will be done through the Online Loan Application and Management System (OLAMS).
Upon completion of the online loan application process, the applicant SHOULD print out the application form and the Loan Agreement. Thereafter, obtain appropriate authentications, sign the forms, and attach/upload necessary documents, including pages (numbers 2 and 5) into OLAMS.
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