This post outlines the application process for the PNG Government Higher Education Loan Program (HELP) that is facilitated by the PNG Department of Higher Education, Resource , Science and Technology (DHERST).
The posts outlines
- About Help Loan
- Vision of HELP Loan
- Eligibility of Help Loan
- Requirement of HELP LOAN
- Application processes and Application forms for HELP LOAN
About Help Loan
The Higher Education Load Program (HELP) is a new initiative by the Government of Papua New Guinea aimed at enhancing access to quality tertiary Education in PNG.
It addresses the increasing number of students unable to access post-secondary education due to lack of financial resources. It will provided for eligible higher education students an income contingent loan with a zero-based interest and is therefore repayable once student graduates and commences a paid employment .
Vision of HELP Program :
To facilitate and serve developments into the Papua New Guinea Higher and Technical Education Sector for economics, social growth and nation building.
Eligibility of HELP - Undergraduate
- Be a Papua New Guinean Citizen
- Be enrolled, registered at a Higher Education Institution recognized by DHERST
- Academic program undertaken must be formally reviewed and accredited by NHTEB
HELP LOAN APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
- Signed HELP Declaration Form (Can be download on the links provided at the end of this post)
- NID/Birth Certificate
How to apply for HELP Loan in PNG
The application process for HELP loan is online. Before you apply online, you must do the following.
See your institution registrar or Student Data Officer for a HELP Declaration Form (It is also available on the link provided below). Complete the form and submit back to your registrar and / or student data officer.
Ensure to get your invitation letter which will contain your credentials for you to access your HELP online account to complete your application for the LOAN.
- Complete registration Process with Higher Education Institution( HEI) (Your institution that you are enrolled).
- Fill in declaration form and submit to your institution registrar/Data officer to indicate intent to apply
- Receive credentials from your registrar/Data officer
- Login to the DHEST HELP Loan application and APPLY (Login here )
Note : These dates are subjected to change, consult DHERST For further information .
HELP Loan Amounts
The amount that students will receive from their HELP Loan depends on the type of registered higher education institute they are studying in and the qualification level of the accredited programme as outlined in the PNG National Qualification Framework.
The HELP loan amount is to cover cost for the current academic year only. Student’s applicants are strongly advised to apply only or the amount they need. HELP monies are non-refundable and any claims of reimbursement won’t be considered by DHERST.
The HELP LOAN APPROVAL PROCESS
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| HELP LOAN APPROVAL PROCESS |
HELP LOAN APPLICATION FORMS To download.
Download the following important HELP Loan application Forms
Disclaimer : The information contained on this page has been sourced through a third party and the data has been used for illustration and information purposes only. This HELP Loan data is approximate in nature and subject to change. Please confirm any information with individual colleges, universities or DHERST.
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