Current Status
“Hi, this batch will be paid soon, we ask for your patience as we conclude the disbursement process.”
Batch 6342 is not yet paid but is in the final stages of disbursement. HELB’s use of “will be paid soon” and “conclude the disbursement process” signals that the batch has cleared most hurdles and is now awaiting the last internal sign-off and transfer execution. Payment is imminent.
What Batch 6342 Covers
Batch 6342 is one of the older pending batches from the October–November 2025 processing window. It mainly comprises:
- Continuing university students whose applications required manual intervention (guarantor changes, appealed amounts, or KUCCPS mismatches)
- First-time applicants who were moved from earlier rejected lists after successful appeals
- TVET students under the 2025/2026 second-semester allocation whose institutions submitted late confirmation
- A small group of postgraduate and direct-entry students who applied through the alternative loan window
As with all batches, funds will be split into:
- Tuition – paid directly to the university or TVET institution
- Upkeep – sent straight to the student’s registered M-PESA line or bank account
Students who recently updated their details after portal prompts are heavily represented here, so confirm your phone and bank information is current.
Why the Delay? Common Reasons in 2025
Batch 6342 has been in the system longer than most current batches because it contains a higher-than-average number of complex cases:
- Extended verification due to appeal reviews and guarantor re-submissions
- Waiting for Treasury tranche that specifically covers appealed and backlogged applicants
- Reconciliation of records after the recent portal upgrade that caused some accounts to be flagged temporarily
- Prioritisation of newer “clean” batches while these remaining cases were being individually cleared
The good news: once HELB moves a batch to “conclude the disbursement process,” it rarely takes more than a few days to hit accounts.
How to Check Your Status Right Now
- HELB Portal – portal.hef.co.ke → My Loans → Disbursement Status (look for “Payment in Progress” or Batch 6342)
- HELB App – Android users download the official app and check under “Loan Details”
- SMS – Send STATUS [ID Number] to 20053
- USSD – *654# → Loan Status (Safaricom lines recommended)
Many students in this batch now see “Disbursement in Progress” on the portal — a strong indicator that money is being packaged.
What to Do While Waiting
The last few days of waiting are usually the hardest, especially with December rent and travel looming. Practical moves:
- Show your landlord or caretaker the portal screenshot proving allocation — many accept it as proof payment is coming
- Visit your university’s Dean of Students or Student Finance office; most have emergency funds specifically for long-pending HELB batches like 6342
- Campus work-study programmes and library assistant roles often open up end-of-semester and pay weekly
- Some churches and county bursary offices fast-track small emergency support when you present proof of HELB allocation
Contact channels for escalation:
- HELB hotline: 0713 533 709
- Email: info@helb.co.ke
- Twitter/X: @OfficialHELB (mention your ticket number publicly if private messages are slow)
Batch 6342 has been one of the most talked-about pending batches of the semester, but the finish line is finally here. When HELB says “will be paid soon” at this stage, students typically see alerts within 24–96 hours. Keep your phone charged, volume on, and M-PESA ready.
You have waited long enough — your allocation is secure, and HELB will deliver as always. Just a little more patience and the long-awaited credit will reflect.
Last checked: 26 November 2025. Always verify directly with HELB.
