The Higher Education Students’ Loans Board (HESLB) has officially released the second batch of student loans and grants for the 2025/2026 academic year, benefiting a total of 66,987 students across Tanzania. HESLB Loan Beneficiaries 2025, HESLB Second Round Loans 2025, This latest disbursement amounts to an impressive TZS 215.3 billion, supporting both new and continuing students in universities and colleges nation, HESLB Second Batch 2025/2026, HESLB Loan Beneficiaries 2025, Tanzania Student Loans, HESLB 2025 Results, HESLB Loan Allocation 2025, Higher Education Loans Tanzania
Breakdown of the Second Round Allocation
| Category | Number of Students | Amount Allocated (TZS) |
|---|---|---|
| First-time undergraduate and diploma students | 44,741 | 143.7 billion |
| Beneficiaries under Samia Scholarship | 288 | 575 million |
| Students from the Law School of Tanzania | 230 | 1.5 billion |
| Continuing students (those progressing to the next academic year) | 21,729 | 69.4 billion |
| Total (Second Batch) | 66,987 | 215.3 billion |
Total Allocations So Far
With this second disbursement, HESLB has now completed loan allocations for 202,227 students, valued at TZS 641.8 billion, out of the TZS 916.7 billion budget set aside by the Government of Tanzania for higher education loans in the 2025/2026 academic year.
Next Steps for Students
HESLB has urged students who did not appear in this round to remain calm. Those who were unsuccessful in the first or second batch can file an appeal through the Student’s Individual Permanent Account (SIPA) portal. Appeal window: November 10–17, 2025, Instructions for filing appeals will be available on the HESLB online system, and students are advised to ensure they meet all requirements before submitting.
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What’s Next
HESLB confirmed that further loan allocations will continue as universities submit academic results and confirm registration details for continuing students. The board remains committed to ensuring that all eligible Tanzanian students have access to financial support for higher education.
Quick Facts
- Total Budget (2025/2026): TZS 916.7 Billion
- Total Allocated So Far: TZS 641.8 Billion
- Total Beneficiaries: 202,227 Students
- Second Round Released: TZS 215.3 Billion for 66,987 Students
Source: Higher Education Students’ Loans Board (HESLB)
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