How to Register and Apply on the HEF Student Portal

The Higher Education Fund portal (hef.co.ke / portal.hef.co.ke) is where many students apply for government scholarships, loans and bursaries under the new funding model.

Registration

1. Open hef.co.ke and go to Portals.
2. Choose User Registration, then Applicant Registration.
3. Validate your National ID details.
4. Set email and password, complete the captcha, and register.
5. Activate the account from the email link.
6. Add a mobile number on first login if asked.
7. Complete the application with photo, academic and parent details, and supporting PDFs.

Keep the same ID and email you use for KUCCPS and HELB where possible. Placement context: how KUCCPS placement works.