Kenyan university students are either government-sponsored (placed by KUCCPS) or self-sponsored (admitted directly by the university).
Self-sponsored (SSP / Module II)
You pay the full programme cost published by the university, for example KSh 216,000 a year for BCom at UoN or KSh 147,750 a semester for business degrees at USIU. See the university pages below.
Government-sponsored (GSS)
KUCCPS places you; the programme cost is shared between government scholarship, HELB loan and a household contribution that depends on your assessed need. Your university sends the household amount on your fee statement. The funding model has been subject to court challenges, so check HELB and your university for the current position.
University fee pages
Frequently asked questions
Do government-sponsored students pay fees?
They pay a household contribution set by their need band; the rest is scholarship and loan.
What is SSP?
Self-Sponsored Programme: you pay the full fee published by the university.
Related: University & college fees hub · School fees hub
Sources: Education News Hub. Last updated October 2026.
