HELB opens Ksh500K training loan for civil servants
The Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) has announced a training loan of up to Ksh500,000 for civil servants seeking to advance their academic and professional qualifications. According to a statement posted on HELB’s X account on Monday, August 24, 2026, the Civil Servants Training Revolving Fund targets employees in the National Government, county governments, the […]
The Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) has introduced a Ksh500,000 training loan specifically for civil servants aiming to enhance their academic and professional credentials. This initiative, announced by HELB on its X account on August 24, 2026, is designed to target employees in various government sectors including the National Government, county governments, the National Police Service, and the Teachers Service Commission (TSC).
The Civil Servants Training Revolving Fund provides loan amounts ranging from Ksh30,000 to Ksh500,000, with an annual interest rate of 4 percent. Borrowers have the flexibility to repay the loan over a period of 12 to 72 months, with monthly deductions automatically made from their salaries. This arrangement enables public servants to spread the cost of their education over up to six years, making it more accessible and manageable.
The maximum loan amount of Ksh500,000 can provide substantial financial support to those facing increasing expenses related to postgraduate education and professional training. To be eligible, individuals must pursue approved academic and professional programs, which include certificate, diploma, higher national diploma, postgraduate diploma, master’s, and PhD courses, as well as approved professional and examinable short courses, provided they meet HELB’s requirements and are enrolled at institutions recognized by the relevant education authorities.
The loan can be used to cover approved study-related expenses such as tuition, library, computer, research, and examination fees, alleviating the need for borrowers to pay these costs upfront. Interested civil servants can apply through the HELB platform and must ensure they meet all eligibility criteria and documentation requirements.
The revolving nature of the fund means that repayments from existing beneficiaries are used to fund new applications, providing ongoing support for public servants seeking to advance their qualifications while remaining employed.
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