The student shared her concerns in a viral video on social media, questioning why the loans board informed her parents about the money meant to support her during the semester.
Her complaint quickly attracted widespread reactions from Kenyans, especially fellow university students who rely on HELB funding to survive in campus.
In Kenya, HELB loans play a crucial role in supporting students pursuing higher education. Once approved, the loan is usually divided into two portions.
In Kenya, HELB loans play a crucial role in supporting students pursuing higher education. Once approved, the loan is usually divided into two portions.
One part is sent directly to the university to cater for tuition fees, while the remaining amount is deposited into the student’s personal account for upkeep expenses such as accommodation, food, and academic materials.
However, the student said she was shocked to learn that HELB had sent a notification to her parents confirming that the upkeep funds had been disbursed to her account.
However, the student said she was shocked to learn that HELB had sent a notification to her parents confirming that the upkeep funds had been disbursed to her account.
According to her, the message created tension at home because her parents immediately asked her to share the money with them.
The student explained that she had planned to use the funds to support herself throughout the semester, as she had not been receiving financial assistance from her family.
“When my parents take loans, no one informs me. But when I receive a student loan, they are notified immediately. Now they want half of the money,” she said in the video.
She revealed that she had received KSh 20,000 as upkeep money, but her parents asked for KSh 10,000 from the amount.
The situation left her worried about how she would manage her daily expenses if she gave away half of the funds.
The student argued that since she would eventually be responsible for repaying the loan after graduating, the information about her disbursement should remain private.
“If notifications must be sent, they should only inform parents about tuition payments, not the upkeep money,” she added.
Her sentiments triggered mixed reactions online, with some people sympathising with her situation while others argued that parents deserve to know about loans taken using their details as guarantors.
Some students also confirmed that HELB has recently been notifying guarantors whenever a loan is released.
The student argued that since she would eventually be responsible for repaying the loan after graduating, the information about her disbursement should remain private.
“If notifications must be sent, they should only inform parents about tuition payments, not the upkeep money,” she added.
Her sentiments triggered mixed reactions online, with some people sympathising with her situation while others argued that parents deserve to know about loans taken using their details as guarantors.
Some students also confirmed that HELB has recently been notifying guarantors whenever a loan is released.
In most cases, the guarantor is a parent or guardian who signs documents during the loan application process.
The discussion has reignited conversations about the challenges university students face in managing finances and the delicate balance between independence and family expectations.
For many students, HELB loans remain their primary source of survival on campus, making the issue of how the funds are managed an important concern.
The discussion has reignited conversations about the challenges university students face in managing finances and the delicate balance between independence and family expectations.
For many students, HELB loans remain their primary source of survival on campus, making the issue of how the funds are managed an important concern.
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