Thousands of university students under the previous government funding framework are facing uncertainty over delayed HELB tuition fees, raising fears of possible disruption to academic programmes as end of semester examinations approach.
Affected learners, particularly those in their fourth and fifth years, say a portion of tuition funding ordinarily channelled through the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) has not been released, leaving them at risk of being locked out of registration and examination processes. The delayed amount, estimated at Ksh4,000 per student, is typically remitted directly to institutions as part of state-backed support.
The delays have triggered anxiety across campuses, with students warning that failure to resolve the issue promptly could derail their academic progress. Many say they are unable to complete mandatory registration procedures without confirmation of fee payments, a requirement enforced by most universities before examinations.
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Officials overseeing the funding structure maintain that allocations for most of the academic year have already been disbursed, suggesting that the challenges being reported may stem from institutional administrative processes rather than a breakdown in the national system.
Even so, students insist the delays are having immediate consequences, warning that without urgent intervention, a significant number could miss examinations or be forced to defer their studies.
By Mercy Kokwon
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