Diploma in Ceramics or Ceramics TechnologyHigher Diploma in Civil and Building EngineeringHigher Diploma in Mechanical EngineeringHigher Diploma in Building & Construction EngineeringHigher Diploma in Electrical EngineeringDiploma in Mechanical and Production Engineering.Diploma in Building Engineering Diploma in Computer Science / Information TechnologyDiploma in Ginning EngineeringDiploma in Refrigeration and Air ConditioningDiploma in Telecommunications EngineeringDiploma in Water EngineeringDiploma in Automobile EngineeringDiploma in ArchitectureDiploma in Computer EngineeringDiploma in Biomedical EngineeringDiploma in Electrical and Electronics EngineeringDiploma in Textile Design and TechnologyDiploma in Civil Engineering Surveying / Land Surveying Diploma in Land management and evaluationDiploma in CartographyDiploma in Physical PlanningDiploma in MetrologyDiploma In Animal Production And ManagementDiploma In Agricultural Engineering Diploma in Food Processing TechnologyDiploma in Sustainable AgricultureDiploma In Crop Production And ManagementAdvanced Diploma in Health Services ManagementDiploma In PharmacyDiploma in Medical Laboratory Technology

Question: What is Higher Education Students’ Financing Board?Answer: Higher Education Students’ Financing Board (HESFB) is a body Corporate established by an Act of Parliament, number 2 of 2014, to provide Loans and Scholarships to Ugandan Students to pursue higher Education. HESFB is intended to provide loans and scholarships to Ugandan students who have qualified for Higher education in recognized institutions of higher learning but are unable to support themselves financially.

Question: Why Higher Education Students’ Financing Scheme?Answer: It is intended to address the following objectives:- To increase equitable access to technical and higher education ;To support highly qualified Ugandan students who may not afford higher education;To ensure regional balance in higher education services in Uganda;To develop and support courses critical to national development and to ensure quality education in public institutions through quality assurance and supervision.To ensure sustainable revolving loans fund.

Question: Who is eligible for the loans?Answer:HESFB supports students pursing diploma and undergraduate programmes. Plans are underway to finance Ph.D and Masters Students in the near future.The scheme is meant for Ugandan students seeking financial assistance to pursue an accredited course of study or programme of higher education in an accredited institution of higher learning recognized by the National Council for Higher Education. The Board determines the Students’ eligibility into the scheme and takes into consideration the regional balance, gender, social economic needs and equity.The Board declares the programmes or courses of study to be funded in a particular academic year.

Question: What does the Loan cover?Answer:1) A loan covers the following:-Tuition fees; Functional fees and Research fees; Aids and appliances for Persons With Disabilities (PWDs)2) In future on availability of funds, a loan may include specified amounts in respect to accommodation or meals, where the Board determines that the funds are sufficient to provide those items. The amount vary from course to course and from Institution to Institution since there is no uniform cost.

Question: What does the students/guardian /parent pay for?Answer:AccommodationFeedingMedical expenseOther Scholastic materials and any other expenses required by the student outside the funded tuition and research fees.

Table 1: A List of Selected Public and Private Accredited Universities by NCHE approved by the BoardPublic Universities 1. Busitema University2. Gulu University3. Kabale University4. Kyambogo University5. Lira University6. Mbarara University of Science andTechnology7. Makerere University Kampala 8. Muni University9. Soroti University

Diploma in Medical EntomologyDiploma in Orthopedic MedicineDiploma in Medical Radiology / Radiography Diploma in Public Health Nursing / Administration Diploma in OtolaryngologyDiploma in Occupational TherapyDiploma in Orthopedic TechnologyDiploma in AnesthesiaDiploma in Palliative CareDiploma in PharmacyDiploma in Health TutorsDiploma in Clinical Psychiatry / Mental Health Diploma in OphthalmologyDiploma in PhysiotherapyDiploma in Community HIV/AIDS CareDiploma in Science Laboratory TechnologyDiploma in Health Insurance ManagementDiploma in Paediatrics Diploma in Occupational TherapyDiploma in Clinical Medicine Diploma in Environmental Health ScienceDiploma in Dental TechnologyDiploma in Public Health DentistryDiploma in Clinical & Community NutritionDiploma in AudiologyDiploma in Medical EntomologyDiploma in Nursing / Comprehensive Nursing Diploma in MidwiferyDiploma in Physical Education and Sports ManagementHigher Diploma in Clinical Instruction CurriculumDiploma in Education Secondary (Technological Studies)

Question: WHERE IS HESFB LOCATED?Answer: We can be reached using the following address:Official Address: Higher Education Students’ Financing Board Plot No.1 Lourdel Road, Lourdel Towers, Floor 7 P. O. Box 16810,Wandegeya,Kampala-Uganda. Tel: +256-0414-255-300 Email: E-mail: info@hesfb.go.ug http://www.hesfb.go.ug

LIST OF DIPLOMA COURSES FOR THE ACADEMIC YEAR 2016/17OTHER TERTIARY INSTITUTIONS OFFERING DIPLOMAS

HIGHER EDUCATIONSTUDENTS’FINANCING

BOARD(HESFB)

FREQUENTLY ASKEDQUESTIONS (FAQs)

March, 2016

Question: What level of education does the loan cover?Answer:It covers the following programmes in phased manner starting with under graduate and Diploma Programmes. Other Programmes include;Post graduate (Diplomas and Masters)Ph.D.

Question: Will the Government employ loan beneficiaries after study?Answer: No, but the courses financed under the Loan Scheme are marketable and highly demanded by both public service and private sector therefore upon graduation a student may not take long to get placement or create his or her own employment.

Question: Can a student work abroad after the study period?Answer:Yes, However, to facilitate recovery, the loan beneficiary shall provide to the Board a proper repayment plan and current address, a copy of CRB/Financial card and accurate present residence while Abroad.

Question:Can a student acquire a bank loan while still repaying HESFB loan?Answer: Yes, the student Loan repayment will take not more than 30% of the Loan beneficiaries net pay and the repayment of the students loan takes priority over any other loan. However non compliance with the students loan repayment affects this person’s credit worthnessQuestion: What is the repayment period?Answer: It shall not exceed twice the course period plus the grace period of one year.

Question: What is the grace period?Answer:According to the HESFB Act 2014, the grace period is 12 months after completing a course for which the loan was awarded. A person who has received a student loan starts repaying the loan with the specified interest at least one year after completing higher education for which the loan was given.

Question: Is it possible to change my HEI?Answer:Yes, you can change to any HEI which is accredited to another withinthe policy guidelines of NCHE.Question: What happens upon death of a Loan beneficiary?Answer: Upon death, the Board will write off the Loan against the Loan protec-tion fund.Question : What is the Loan Protection Fund?Answer: A Student is charged 1% of the gross Loan Amount as Loan Protection Fee. The borrower of the funds shall subscribe to a loan protection fee which shall indemnify the borrower against payment of outstanding debt to the fund as a result of death or permanent disability.

Question : Does the loan attract Interest (Value retention fee)?Answer:Every student loan is repayable with value retention fee.

The value retention fee is determined by the Minister of Education, Science, Technology and Sports in consultation with the Minister responsible for finance and upon the recommendation of the Board.

Question: Can I access the Loan money on my personal account?Answer: No, the Loan money is remitted directly to the institution.

Question: Where do I apply for the Loan? Answer: Hard copies of Application forms are made available at all Branches of Centenary Bank country wide, at Higher Education Institutions and on the HESFB website; http://www.hesfb.go.ug. Students are encouraged to apply online. Students are further advised to apply for the loan after being admitted at the university but before the opening date to allow ample time for processing and remittance. Applicants are required to pay processing fee as determined by the Board.

Question: What does one require to apply for a loan?Answer:Application for a student loan requires the following:-A copy of admission letter from the university/institutionA valid identification documentCopies of certified academic certificates or result slips and transcriptsA copy of birth certificate or a passportThree most recent passport photosProof of payment of the Prescribed/application fees A copy of CRB/Financial cardAccurate present residence/home sketch mapFully filled completed application form to be submitted to the Board through the bank

Question: How will disbursement of the loan be made?Answer: HESFB upon receipt of an invoice from the Institution will remit to the University’s account all amounts applied for by the students on a semester basis.

Question: Does the Board allow early repayments?Answer: Yes, Early re-payments are allowed and the Board determines the manner in which to make the repayments.

Question: Can a student who has already gotten the loan be disqualified? Answer:Yes; A student can b e disqualified on the following grounds:Failure to progress academically Change of citizenship from being a Ugandan nationalDiscovery of document falsification/ Provision of false information under the disguise of impersonationWhen a student is convicted of a crimeWhen a student is dismissed by the Institution

Question: Can one get a Loan or exit during the time of study?Answer: Yes, the student can “Stagger” the fees requisitions ,by applying for the fees only in those semesters or years when they are “needy "and vice versa.

The scheme is a multi entry and multi exit scheme, such that you can apply for the loan ONLY AND ONLY IF YOU WANT IT. A Student can choose when to get the loan and when not to get it.Question: Is one required to pay back the loan if he/she fails to complete the course of study?Answer:Yes, the Loan beneficiaries are obliged to pay all amounts advanced to them , and have become due except where; The loan beneficiary has got a permanent disabilityUpon death of the Loan beneficiary. In the above cases, the Board shall recover the outstanding amount from the loan protection fund. On failure to complete your course of study, the loan is re-called immediately and the beneficiary is required to pay the outstanding amount.

Question: Can one apply for a partial loan?Answer: Yes, you are free to specify the amount of loan you need.

Question: What type of scholarships shall be attainable under HESFB?Answer: The following scholarships shall be offered: Bi-lateral and National scholarships.

Question: What will the scholarship cover?Answer: It will cover the following; Tuition fees, Functional fees, Books and reading materials, Accommodation fees, Meals, Research fees,Appliances for Persons with Disabilities, other expenses as may be determined by Board and approved by the Minister

Question: Who is eligible for a scholarship?Answer: Any Ugandan student pursuing higher education in a field of study deemed critical to national and economic development, and also addressing human capital gaps as approved by the Board.

Question: Is the scholarship repayable?Answer: Under normal circumstances, NO only in cases where; a student does not complete the course of study for any unconvincing reasons as determined by the Board , the scholarship is re-called and the student is required to pay back all the money spent on him/her.

Question: What happens if I change the course of study?Answer: A student loan or scholarship shall only be used for the course for which the loan or scholarship has been awarded and shall not be transferred.

Question: Will HESFB offer scholarships?Answer:Yes, the Board will from time to time award scholarships to eligible students pursuing education in a field of study determined by the Board as critical to national and economic development.

HESFB FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQS)

PROGRAMMES FOR THE ACADEMIC YEAR 2016/17The following undergraduate programmes were approved by the Board for

the 3rd cohort of Students for the 2016/17 academic year:-Human Medicine & Pure Sciences B. Medicine & B. SurgeryB. Dental Surgery B. Physiotherapy B.Sc. Medical RadiographyBSc. MicrobiologyBSc. Biochemistry BSc. Optometry BSc. Industrial Chemistry

Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences B. PharmacyB. Pharmaceutical Sciences

Animal ScienceVeterinary Medicine & Animal Resources B. Veterinary MedicineBSc. Animal Production and Management

Science Education & Voc. Studies programsBSc. EducationB. Voc. Studies in Agric. with Educ.B. Medical EducationB.Agricultural Extension Education

Special Needs Education B. Education, Special NeedsB. Speech & Language TherapyB. Teacher Education with Special Needs EducationAgricultureB. AgricultureB. Agriculture & Entrepreneurship BSc. Food Science & Technology

Statistics Bachelor of Statistics

Petroleum & Geosciences B.Sc. Geological ResourcesB.Sc. Petroleum Engineering

Nursing & Midwifery B. NursingB. Clinical Medicine & Comm. HealthB. Community HealthB. Midwifery BSc. Health Administration BSc. Palliative CareLaboratory Sciences B. Medical Lab. SciencesB. Medical Lab. CompletionEngineering Programs BSc. Agriculture MechanizationBSc. Water Resource EngineeringBSc. Agro Processing EngineeringBSc. Mining Engineering B.Sc. Electrical EngineeringB.Sc. Civil EngineeringB.Sc. Mechanical EngineeringBSc. Bio systems EngineeringBSc. Software EngineeringBSc. Telecommunications Engineering B. Architecture BSc. Construction Management. BSc. Textile Engineering & Clothing TechnologyBSc. Chemical Engineering BSc in Ceramics BSc. Surveying, Quantity Surveying & Land use/ Formation

Computer Science & Information TechnologyBSc. Computer Science BSc. Information Technology

Private Universities 1. Bishop Stuart University, Mbarara2. Bugema University3. Islamic University in Uganda 4. Kampala International University5. Kampala University6. Ndejje University7. Nkumba University8. Uganda Christian University9. Uganda Martyrs University

Falsification of documents by the student on discovery leads to automatic disqualification

and refund of any amounts spent.

UGANDA ALLIED HEALTH EXAMINATIONS BOARD (UAHEB)

Uganda Institute of Allied Health & Mgt Sciences (Mulago Paramedical School)Health Tutors' College - Mulago Fort Portal School of Clinical OfficersGulu School of Clinical OfficersMbale School of Clinical OfficersButabika School of Psychiatry Clinical MedicineJinja School of Ophthalmic Clinical MedicineMbale School of Hygiene / Environmental Health Science

UGANDA NURSES AND MIDWIVES EXAMINATIONS BOARD (UNMEB)

Arua School of Comprehensive NursingButabika Pychiatric Nursing SchoolJinja School of Nursing & MidwiferyKabale School of Comprehensive NursingSoroti School of Comprehensive NursingMulago School of Nursing & MidwiferyPublic Health Nurses CollegeLira School of Comprehensive NursingMasaka School of Comprehensive NursingTechnical Colleges, Meteorological & Survey Institutions Institute of Survey and Land ManagementNational Meteorological Training School

UGANDA INSTITUTE OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY(UBTEB)

Uganda Petroleum Institute, KigumbaUganda Technical College, BushenyiUganda Technical College, ElgonUganda Technical College, KicwambaUganda Technical College, KyemaUganda Technical College, Lira

NATIONAL TEACHERS' COLLEGES National Teachers' College, KabaleNational Teachers' College, KaliroNational Teachers' College, MubendeNational Teachers' College, MuniNational Teachers' College, Unyama

NATIONAL AGRICULTURAL COLLEGE Bukalasa Agricultural College

Question: What is Higher Education Students’ Financing Board?Answer: Higher Education Students’ Financing Board (HESFB) is a body Corporate established by an Act of Parliament, number 2 of 2014, to provide Loans and Scholarships to Ugandan Students to pursue higher Education. HESFB is intended to provide loans and scholarships to Ugandan students who have qualified for Higher education in recognized institutions of higher learning but are unable to support themselves financially.

Question: Why Higher Education Students’ Financing Scheme?Answer: It is intended to address the following objectives:- To increase equitable access to technical and higher education ;To support highly qualified Ugandan students who may not afford higher education;To ensure regional balance in higher education services in Uganda;To develop and support courses critical to national development and to ensure quality education in public institutions through quality assurance and supervision.To ensure sustainable revolving loans fund.

Question: Who is eligible for the loans?Answer:HESFB supports students pursing diploma and undergraduate programmes. Plans are underway to finance Ph.D and Masters Students in the near future.The scheme is meant for Ugandan students seeking financial assistance to pursue an accredited course of study or programme of higher education in an accredited institution of higher learning recognized by the National Council for Higher Education. The Board determines the Students’ eligibility into the scheme and takes into consideration the regional balance, gender, social economic needs and equity.The Board declares the programmes or courses of study to be funded in a particular academic year.

Question: What does the Loan cover?Answer:1) A loan covers the following:-Tuition fees; Functional fees and Research fees; Aids and appliances for Persons With Disabilities (PWDs)2) In future on availability of funds, a loan may include specified amounts in respect to accommodation or meals, where the Board determines that the funds are sufficient to provide those items. The amount vary from course to course and from Institution to Institution since there is no uniform cost.

Question: What does the students/guardian /parent pay for?Answer:AccommodationFeedingMedical expenseOther Scholastic materials and any other expenses required by the student outside the funded tuition and research fees.

HESFB FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQS) HESFB FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQS)Question: What level of education does the loan cover?Answer:It covers the following programmes in phased manner starting with under graduate and Diploma Programmes. Other Programmes include;Post graduate (Diplomas and Masters)Ph.D.

Question: Will the Government employ loan beneficiaries after study?Answer: No, but the courses financed under the Loan Scheme are marketable and highly demanded by both public service and private sector therefore upon graduation a student may not take long to get placement or create his or her own employment.

Question: Can a student work abroad after the study period?Answer:Yes, However, to facilitate recovery, the loan beneficiary shall provide to the Board a proper repayment plan and current address, a copy of CRB/Financial card and accurate present residence while Abroad.

Question:Can a student acquire a bank loan while still repaying HESFB loan?Answer: Yes, the student Loan repayment will take not more than 30% of the Loan beneficiaries net pay and the repayment of the students loan takes priority over any other loan. However non compliance with the students loan repayment affects this person’s credit worthnessQuestion: What is the repayment period?Answer: It shall not exceed twice the course period plus the grace period of one year.

Question: What is the grace period?Answer:According to the HESFB Act 2014, the grace period is 12 months after completing a course for which the loan was awarded. A person who has received a student loan starts repaying the loan with the specified interest at least one year after completing higher education for which the loan was given.

Question: Is it possible to change my HEI?Answer:Yes, you can change to any HEI which is accredited to another withinthe policy guidelines of NCHE.Question: What happens upon death of a Loan beneficiary?Answer: Upon death, the Board will write off the Loan against the Loan protec-tion fund.Question : What is the Loan Protection Fund?Answer: A Student is charged 1% of the gross Loan Amount as Loan Protection Fee. The borrower of the funds shall subscribe to a loan protection fee which shall indemnify the borrower against payment of outstanding debt to the fund as a result of death or permanent disability.

Question : Does the loan attract Interest (Value retention fee)?Answer:Every student loan is repayable with value retention fee.

The value retention fee is determined by the Minister of Education, Science, Technology and Sports in consultation with the Minister responsible for finance and upon the recommendation of the Board.

Question: Can I access the Loan money on my personal account?Answer: No, the Loan money is remitted directly to the institution.

Question: Where do I apply for the Loan? Answer: Hard copies of Application forms are made available at all Branches of Centenary Bank country wide, at Higher Education Institutions and on the HESFB website; http://www.hesfb.go.ug. Students are encouraged to apply online. Students are further advised to apply for the loan after being admitted at the university but before the opening date to allow ample time for processing and remittance. Applicants are required to pay processing fee as determined by the Board.

Question: What does one require to apply for a loan?Answer:Application for a student loan requires the following:-A copy of admission letter from the university/institutionA valid identification documentCopies of certified academic certificates or result slips and transcriptsA copy of birth certificate or a passportThree most recent passport photosProof of payment of the Prescribed/application fees A copy of CRB/Financial cardAccurate present residence/home sketch mapFully filled completed application form to be submitted to the Board through the bank

Question: How will disbursement of the loan be made?Answer: HESFB upon receipt of an invoice from the Institution will remit to the University’s account all amounts applied for by the students on a semester basis.

Question: Does the Board allow early repayments?Answer: Yes, Early re-payments are allowed and the Board determines the manner in which to make the repayments.

Question: Can a student who has already gotten the loan be disqualified? Answer:Yes; A student can b e disqualified on the following grounds:Failure to progress academically Change of citizenship from being a Ugandan nationalDiscovery of document falsification/ Provision of false information under the disguise of impersonationWhen a student is convicted of a crimeWhen a student is dismissed by the Institution

Question: Can one get a Loan or exit during the time of study?Answer: Yes, the student can “Stagger” the fees requisitions ,by applying for the fees only in those semesters or years when they are “needy "and vice versa.

The scheme is a multi entry and multi exit scheme, such that you can apply for the loan ONLY AND ONLY IF YOU WANT IT. A Student can choose when to get the loan and when not to get it.Question: Is one required to pay back the loan if he/she fails to complete the course of study?Answer:Yes, the Loan beneficiaries are obliged to pay all amounts advanced to them , and have become due except where; The loan beneficiary has got a permanent disabilityUpon death of the Loan beneficiary. In the above cases, the Board shall recover the outstanding amount from the loan protection fund. On failure to complete your course of study, the loan is re-called immediately and the beneficiary is required to pay the outstanding amount.

Question: Can one apply for a partial loan?Answer: Yes, you are free to specify the amount of loan you need.

Question: What type of scholarships shall be attainable under HESFB?Answer: The following scholarships shall be offered: Bi-lateral and National scholarships.

Question: What will the scholarship cover?Answer: It will cover the following; Tuition fees, Functional fees, Books and reading materials, Accommodation fees, Meals, Research fees,Appliances for Persons with Disabilities, other expenses as may be determined by Board and approved by the Minister

Question: Who is eligible for a scholarship?Answer: Any Ugandan student pursuing higher education in a field of study deemed critical to national and economic development, and also addressing human capital gaps as approved by the Board.

Question: Is the scholarship repayable?Answer: Under normal circumstances, NO only in cases where; a student does not complete the course of study for any unconvincing reasons as determined by the Board , the scholarship is re-called and the student is required to pay back all the money spent on him/her.

Question: What happens if I change the course of study?Answer: A student loan or scholarship shall only be used for the course for which the loan or scholarship has been awarded and shall not be transferred.

Question: Will HESFB offer scholarships?Answer:Yes, the Board will from time to time award scholarships to eligible students pursuing education in a field of study determined by the Board as critical to national and economic development.

PROGRAMMES FOR THE ACADEMIC YEAR 2016/17The following undergraduate programmes were approved by the Board for

the 3rd cohort of Students for the 2016/17 academic year:-

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