The Higher Education Students’ Loans Board (HESLB) has announced that a total of 1,413 diploma students who applied for education loans during the March 2025 window have been successfully awarded loans valued at TZS 3.39 billion. HESLB 1413 Diploma Students Get Loans in March 2025Cycle,
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This latest allocation represents a notable increase of 540 students compared to the 873 students who were awarded loans worth TZS 1.94 billion in the announcement made on May 5, 2025. The update highlights HESLB’s ongoing commitment to supporting access to tertiary education for diploma-level students across Tanzania.
HESLB Loan Allocation Summary
| Category | Number of Students | Loan Value (TZS) |
|---|---|---|
| New Allotment (as of May 16, 2025) | 1,413 | 3,388,017,500.00 |
| Previous Announcement (May 5, 2025) | 873 | 1,944,922,500.00 |
| Increase | +540 | +1,443,095,000.00 |
| Academic Year 2024/2025 Total | 9,144 | 23,981,542,101.00 |
| – First-Year Students | 7,040 | 18,242,010,001.00 |
| – Continuing Students | 2,104 | 5,739,532,100.00 |
Final Update on 2024/2025 Diploma Loans – HESLB Confirms Completion
According to HESLB, with this latest allocation, the loan distribution process for diploma students for the academic year 2024/2025 is now officially complete. HESLB has assessed all applications submitted during the stipulated timeframe and has awarded loans to the successful candidates
This effort underscores HESLB’s mission to enable eligible Tanzanian students to access and complete their higher education by alleviating financial barriers.
Public Notice by HESLB
HESLB urges all students who applied for diploma-level loans under the March 2025 window to check their loan allocation status through the HESLB online portal or their respective academic institutions. HESLB remains committed to transparency and equitable allocation of education financing in Tanzania.
Issued by:
Executive Director
Higher Education Students’ Loans Board (HESLB)
Saturday, May 17, 2025
