HESLB Announces Loans and Grants for 165,775 Students for the 2026/2027 Academic Year
The Higher Education Students’ Loans Board (HESLB) has announced the first batch of higher education loan and scholarship allocations for the 2026/2027 academic year, covering 165,775 first-year students, according to the announcement dated 10 October 2026.
The allocated loans and grants are reported to be worth approximately TZS 535.7 billion, supporting students pursuing higher education in Tanzania.
The announcement includes beneficiaries of undergraduate degree loans, diploma loans, and the Samia Scholarship programme.
HESLB Loan and Grant Allocation Summary
The reported first batch includes the following categories:
1. Undergraduate Degree Students
A total of 74,769 undergraduate degree students have been allocated loans worth approximately TZS 246.88 billion to support their higher education expenses.
2. Diploma Students
A total of 8,538 diploma students have been allocated loans worth approximately TZS 22.9 billion.
3. Samia Scholarship Beneficiaries
The announcement also reports that 873 Samia Scholarship beneficiaries have received grants worth approximately TZS 4.5 billion.
These allocations form part of the higher education funding support available to eligible students for the 2026/2027 academic year.
HESLB to Release More Loan Allocation Results
HESLB is expected to continue announcing additional batches as higher education institutions submit admission confirmations for first-year students.
Applicants who have not yet received their allocation information should continue monitoring official HESLB announcements. The release of the first batch does not necessarily mean that all eligible applicants have received their results.
Students are advised to check their application status regularly through the Student's Individual Permanent Account (SIPA).
How to Check HESLB Loan Allocation Results for 2026/2027
Applicants can follow these steps to check their loan application information:
Visit the official HESLB Online Loan Application System (OLAS) at the link below.
Open the login section for registered applicants.
Enter the correct account credentials.
Check the available application or allocation information displayed in the account.
Follow any additional instructions provided by HESLB.
HESLB SIPA / OLAS Login:
https://olas.heslb.go.tz/
Applicants should keep their login credentials confidential and use only official HESLB platforms.
Official HESLB Website and Updates
For further information concerning student loans, grants, allocation batches, and application procedures, visit the official HESLB website.
https://www.heslb.go.tz/
Students should rely on official HESLB announcements for confirmation of their individual allocation status and any subsequent updates.
Final Remarks
The reported first batch of 165,775 students represents an important step in the allocation process for the 2026/2027 academic year. Applicants are encouraged to check their SIPA accounts regularly and remain alert for additional announcements from HESLB.
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