Were you placed by KUCCPS? Download your offer letter:
Important Note:
This Offer Letter is not an Admission Letter. Visit the Polytechnic in person with all required documents as attached with and listed in the offer letter
OR email scanned documents to registrar@nyamirapoly.ac.ke for online processing of your Admission letter. The Admission letter is required for HELB and Scholarship Applications.
⚠️ HELB and KUCCPS application portals have not yet opened. For more information Scroll down to Higher Education Fund Section of this Page.
Why the Variable Scholarships and Loans Funding (VSLF)?
1. It ensures that all eligible Kenyan Students are provided with adequate education financial support. 2. It promotes the provision of quality education in higher learning institutions. 3. It ensures that students are adequately supported based on their level of need. 4. To ensure timely disbursement of funds to students and higher learning institutions 5. To address the student funding gap
Requirements for HEF TVET Applications
Applicant’s valid email address and a valid telephone number
Applicant’s KCPE and KCSE index numbers and year of examination
Applicant’s Passport size photo (in jpeg/jpg/png)
Applicant’s copy of the National ID/Maisha Card (both sides in PDF)
Applicant’s valid bank details or valid MPESA number (registered under the applicant’s name and ID number);
Parents’ National ID and registered telephone number
Copy of Parent’s death certificate if deceased (in PDF)
Applicant’s birth certificate in PDF (if applying as a minor)
Two guarantors’ ID numbers and registered telephone numbers (Can be parents); and
Copy of the sponsorship letter (in PDF) if sponsored in Secondary school.
Guidance and Advice
Free Assistance Available: We offer free assistance with HEF applications. If you need help with completing your online application or have any questions, feel free to visit our office. Our team is ready to guide you through the process and address any concerns you may have.
Guide to Applying for Higher Education Fund (HEF)
At Nyamira National Polytechnic, we are committed to helping you apply for the Variable Scholarships and Loans Funding (VSLF) under the New Funding Model (NFM). This model provides essential support for paying your school fees. Here’s how to apply for HEF online:
Understand the VSLF Model: Offers scholarships and loans based on your financial need, combining these with household contributions on a graduated scale as determined by the Means Testing Instrument (MTI). The tiers are: Vulnerable Students – They will receive 82% in scholarships and 18% in loans, totaling 100% education funding. Extremely Needy Students – They will receive 70% scholarships and 30% loans, constituting 100% funding. Needy Students – Household will contribute 20% of the fee, with the remaining 80% covered by a 50% Government scholarship and a 30% HELB loan. Less Needy Students – Household will contribute 20% of the fee, with the remaining 80% covered by a 32% Government scholarship and a 48% HELB loan.
Prepare Your Information: Gather all necessary documents (Requirements) that reflect your financial situation, including proof of household income. This information is crucial for completing the Means Testing Instrument (MTI) accurately.
Visit the HEF Website: Go to the official HEF website at https://www.hef.co.ke/ to start your application. The entire application process is conducted online.
Complete the Application Form: Follow the instructions on the HEF website to fill out the application form. Ensure that you provide all required details and upload the necessary documents.
Track Your Application: After submission, keep track of your application status through the HEF website. Stay updated and respond to any requests for additional information promptly
Contact Us
We are open on Monday – Friday at 8am and 5pm, except on holidays.
NNP's Admissions Center
P.O BOX 382-40500 NYAMIRA
Polytechnic's Mobile Number: 0794519220
Registrar's Mobile Number: 0707043673
Email : registrar@nyamirapoly.ac.ke
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Higher Education New Funding Model?
It is a new way of providing financial support to students enrolled in Universities & TVET institutions to
ensure every Kenyan student is assisted according to their level of need.
How does the new funding model work?
This is government funding that is student-centered. It is based on the level of need and programme cost.
It constitutes scholarship, loan and household contributions.
Students placed in public universities by Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service
(KUCCPS) and TVET trainees under the Ministry of Education (MoE) are eligible for both government
scholarships and loans.
Those seeking to pursue their studies in private universities and as parallel/module two/self-sponsored
students in public universities are eligible for loans only.
Students are expected to apply for the loans and scholarships through the availed platforms for
consideration for funding.
What is Means Testing Instrument (MTI)?
It is a scientific method used to determine the student’s level of financial need by using proxy indicators.
Who is eligible for the new funding model?
• University students who sat for KCSE in 2022 & 2023; and
• TVET trainees admitted from September 2023.
When can the students start applying?
All eligible students can apply when the Higher Education Financing (HEF) Student Portal is
open for applications.
How much will I receive for my education upon making an application?
The amount of funding in scholarship or loan depends on the assessed student’s level of need
and the programme cost.
Is there an upkeep component in this New Funding Model?
Yes, students placed by KUCCPS in public universities and TVET institutions under the Ministry of
Education (MoE) are eligible for upkeep consideration.
When should I expect to receive my disbursements?
Scholarship and loan disbursements are processed at the beginning of the semester subject
to confirmations by universities and TVET Institutions. Tuition is disbursed to the
institutions while upkeep is paid to the student’s personal account.
How do I track my scholarship and loan application?
An applicant can check the status of their application, allocation and disbursement through the HEF
Student Portal through www.hef.co.ke.
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