The Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC) students can now access Higher Education Loans after the National Treasury released a Ksh 500 million loan to support needy learners.
In a statement on June 18, 2025, KMTC Chief Executive Officer Kelly Oluoch announced that the funds have officially been released, and disbursement will be done through HELB.
“The HELB portal is now open, and students interested in applying for the financial support can do so starting today. The application window will remain open until June 24, 2025,” he said.
The allocation captured in the April 2025 Supplementary Budget is meant, in the short term, to ease the financial burden faced by many students and to ensure continuity in their medical training.
KMTC Students to Access Helb Loans
Additionally, Oluoch stated that the college had to engage key institutions, including the Ministry of Health and the Parliamentary Committee on Health, to advocate for the reinstatement of the funding.
“The absence of this crucial support placed a significant strain on our students, threatening their ability to continue with training,” Oluoch said.
In recent months, the College intensified efforts to mobilise financial support for needy students.
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These efforts included establishing a dedicated student funding kitty and actively engaging alumni by encouraging them to contribute towards supporting the next generation of healthcare professionals.
KMTC students were among the beneficiaries of HELB funding until the end of the 2023/2024 financial year.
However, as part of broader government austerity measures aimed at reducing public expenditure, this funding stream was among those impacted, leaving many students without access to much-needed financial support.
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How to Apply
Students enrolled at KMTC pursuing certificates and diploma courses are eligible for the fund.
1. Applicants should visit their website www.hef.co.ke to access the Student Portal to register, create and activate account (ensure you use your personal mobile number registered under your name and national ID number).
2. During the registration process, input your National ID number, a valid email address, and create a password before clicking register.
3. After creating your account, verify it through the activation link sent to either your email’s Inbox or Spam/Junk folder.
4. Log in to the portal and complete your profile under “My Profile”, filling in sections. regarding Personal information, Residence, Education, Institution, and Parents. Upload all necessary documents at this stage.
5. To apply for funding, navigate to the HELB menu and under the Loan Application Tab, select the KMTC Student Financing Scheme.
6. Review and consent to the personal data collection as outlined in the consent form, accepting the loan terms and conditions.
7. Fill in your guarantor’s details as requested.
8. With all required information provided, submit your completed application form.
9. Note that this is a paperless application process, and there is no need to print or submit a physical copy. A PDF version of the application will be sent to the email address you provided,
10. You will be enabled to track the status of your application on your HELB student
Please ensure that you read, understand, and follow the instructions provided at the beginning of the online loan application process including residing and undertaking the HEF Financial Literacy Programme.
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