Current Status
“Sasa, bado tunaprocess payment for this batch. Mambo yatakuwa sawa hivi karibuni.”
Batch 6463 is not yet paid. According to the latest official communication from HELB, the batch is still undergoing final payment processing. This means internal approvals and funding transfers are actively in progress, and disbursement is expected soon (“hivi karibuni”).
What Batch 6463 Covers
Batch 6463 largely consists of applicants cleared in the November–December 2025 processing window. It typically includes:
- Continuing university students (Year 2 to Year 4) whose applications were verified after earlier batches
- First-time undergraduate applicants who corrected errors or submitted late supporting documents
- A significant number of TVET students under the second-semester 2025/2026 allocation
- Postgraduate diploma and some postgraduate loan applicants who met the extended deadline
Once paid, the funds will be disbursed in the standard format:
- Tuition – transferred directly to universities and TVET institutions through the KUCCPS-HELB payment gateway
- Upkeep allowance – sent straight to the student’s registered M-PESA number or bank account
Students are reminded to double-check that their phone number and bank details on the HELB portal are correct and active to avoid reversals.
Why the Delay? Common Reasons in 2025
Even when verification is complete, several factors can hold up the final push of a batch:
- Final reconciliation with Treasury – HELB must match the exact amount released by the National Treasury against the approved beneficiaries in the batch
- Inter-bank and M-PESA settlement cycles – Large batches require staged transfers that sometimes span a few business days
- End-of-month system load – November/December coincides with heavy financial year activity, slowing down some banking partners
- Last-minute corrections – A small percentage of applicants in every batch still have minor issues (e.g., wrong account digits) that must be resolved before the entire batch is released
HELB’s phrasing of “bado tunaprocess payment” confirms the batch has moved past verification and is now in the actual payment pipeline.
How to Check Your Status Right Now
Confirm your exact position using only official channels:
- HELB Portal – portal.hef.co.ke → Login → My Loans → Disbursement Status
- Official HELB App – Download from Google Play (blue HELB logo)
- SMS – Send STATUS [Your ID Number] to 20053 (e.g., STATUS 34567890)
- USSD – Dial *654# and select the loan status option (works best on Safaricom lines)
If your portal shows “Payment Processing” or “Batch 6463”, you are in this exact group.
What to Do While Waiting
With exams and December holidays approaching, the wait feels heavier. Practical steps students are using right now:
- Campus emergency funds – Apply for the university/TVET hardship or benevolence fund; most institutions have set aside money specifically for delayed HELB cases
- Short-term credit from trusted sources – Some bookshops, landlords, and cafeteria owners on campus extend credit to students who can show proof of allocation on the portal
- Part-time gigs – Event ushering, online academic jobs, and end-year retail jobs in Nairobi, Mombasa, and Kisumu are picking up fast
- Family and church support networks – Many students quietly lean on relatives or fellowships for bridging cash during this final stretch
Official contact channels for urgent cases:
- Call: 0713 533 709 (be patient; lines are congested)
- Email: info@helb.co.ke
- X/Twitter: @OfficialHELB (tag them publicly with your ticket number for faster response)
Batch 6463 is in the very last stage—actual payment processing. When HELB says “hivi karibuni,” experience from previous years shows disbursement usually happens within hours to a few days after such a message. Keep your phone on, notifications enabled, and portal refreshed. The money is on its way.
HELB has consistently honoured every properly allocated batch, and yours is no exception.
