The Higher Education Students’ Loans Board (HESLB) has officially announced that a total of 873 diploma students have been allocated loans worth TZS 1,944,922,500.00 for the 2024/2025 academic year. These students applied for loans during the March 2025 special application window. HESLB Waliopata Mikopo Diploma Loan Beneficiaries 2025
According to the official statement from HESLB, the loan allocations for this round are categorized as follows:
- Meals and Accommodation (MA): TZS 1,519,788,750.00
- Tuition Fees (TU): TZS 408,433,750.00
- Books and Stationery (BS): TZS 16,700,000.00
How to Check Your HESLB Loan Allocation Status for 2025
To confirm whether you’ve been allocated a loan by HESLB for the 2024/2025 academic year, follow these simple steps:
- Visit the HESLB Online Loan Application System (OLAMS)
Open your web browser and go to the official HESLB portal. https://olas.heslb.go.tz. - Log In to Your SIPA Account
- Click on “Login for Registered Applicants.”
- Enter your Form Four Index Number in the correct format (e.g., S0143.0078.1990).
- Enter your password you created during registration.
- Type in the security code displayed on the screen.
- Click “Login.”
- Check Your Allocation Status
- After logging in, go to the “Allocation Status” section on your dashboard.
- You’ll see your loan status, including the approved amount and its breakdown.
- Next Steps
- If your loan has been approved, proceed to register in the Digital Disbursement System (DiDiS) through your institution’s Loan Officer to complete the process.
Background: March Loan Application Window
The March 2025 loan application window was open from January 15, 2025, to February 15, 2025. HESLB specifically targeted diploma students who missed earlier windows or recently gained admission to accredited institutions in Tanzania during this special round
Total Number of Diploma Students Benefiting in 2024/2025
By May 2, 2025, a total of 8,438 diploma students have benefited from TZS 22,072,267,601.00 in loans for the current academic year, highlighting the government’s continued investment in expanding access to higher education.
This allocation underscores HESLB’s commitment to supporting diploma-level education and empowering students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds.
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