HELSB Announces Revised Student Loan Application Timeline for UNZA: Advertisements Now in August 2025.The Higher Education Loans and Scholarships Board (HELSB) wishes to inform the general public that, following the change in the academic calendar for the University of Zambia (UNZA), the advertisement period for student loan applications has been revised.
Effective immediately, the student loan advertisement for the University of Zambia will be published in August instead of October.
All prospective applicants intending to apply for a student loan under UNZA are advised to look out for the advertisement in August 2025.
HELSB Student Loan Application Process – Step-by-Step
1. Sign Up (if you haven’t yet)
Visit: HELSB PORTAL
Click Sign Up to create an account.
Provide:
Valid NRC
Email address
Phone number (A PIN will be sent to your email/phone)
Select New Student card.
Review and accept the terms and conditions, then click Submit.
2. Upload Profile Picture
After account creation, upload a passport-sized photo:
Format: PNG or JPEG
Max Size: 8MB
Click Next to proceed.
3. Sign In
Log in to the student dashboard using:
Username: NRC, email, or phone number
PIN: Secret PIN (sent earlier)
8. Attach Required Documents
Upload the following supporting documents:
NRC (front and back)
Guardian’s NRC
Academic Transcripts (Combine GCE and Grade 12 Certificate into one document if applicable)
Acceptance Letter from the institution
Certified Disability Certification (if applicable)
Passport-sized photo
Note: Ensure all files meet the specified size and format requirements.
9. Apply for the Loan
Navigate to the “Loan Application” section in your dashboard.
Select your preferred University.
Complete all required fields and review your application before submission.
10. Pay K100 Application Fee
Enter your mobile number.
A payment prompt will appear on your phone; enter your PIN to authorize the transaction.
Fee: ZMW 100.00
Upon successful payment, your application will be submitted automatically.
11. Await Application Updates
Track your application status via the dashboard, email, or SMS notifications.
Check regularly for updates on approval progress
For Clarifications, Contact:
Phone:
+260 – 211-250726
+260 – 212 – 229192
+260 968058811
