EXCITING NEWS FOR STUDENTS: University Admission Guaranteed Regardless of Household Contribution

The Ministry of Education has fantastic news for students who qualified for university admission. In a statement released today, they said that students are guaranteed a place at their chosen public university, even if they can’t immediately afford the household contribution.

Here’s what this means for you:

• Admission for all qualified students: Universities will admit all students who met the academic requirements, regardless of their ability to pay the household contribution.
• Accommodation assistance: First-year students will receive help from Vice Chancellors in finding suitable housing, with the Ministry of Education working with the Treasury to ensure fees are covered when upkeep funds are released.
• Financial support available: The Ministry of Education is committed to helping students in need. You can contact your university’s admissions office or the support teams at the Higher Education Portal (https://www.hef.co.ke/) for information on financial aid and appeals. Applications are processed quickly, with a deadline extended to December 31st, 2024.

Building a Stronger Funding Model:

The Ministry welcomes feedback from Parliament and others to improve the New Funding Model and the Means Testing Instrument. They are committed to working with stakeholders to create a more sustainable and equitable financing system for higher education. This includes combining resources from various entities like NG-CDF, County Governments, and scholarships to increase affordability and eliminate waste.

A Commitment to Education for All:

The Ministry remains dedicated to providing quality education for every student in Kenya. They are working towards creating an inclusive, accessible, and equitable education system that ensures no deserving student is left behind.

All in all this is a significant step towards making university education more accessible in Kenya.