CIC Group partners with KAATI to offer premium products to members
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CIC Group and Kenya Association of Technical Training Institutions (KAATI) have signed a partnership Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). The two organizations have agreed to work together in training, education and members events which are expected to see the association members enjoy innovative product offerings from CIC. The MOU will run for a period of 3 years from June 2021 to June 2024.
As part of the agreement entailed in the partnership, KAATI members will enjoy attractive benefits. These include insurance premiums from CIC group as well as sponsorships for their events including Annual General Meetings (AGMs), education, and training events as well as national and regional events.
How to apply for a HELB loan
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The Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) is a government sponsored program that gives educational loans to vulnerable students who cannot afford higher education loans.
Students in universities, colleges and TVET institutions can apply for a HELB loan.
1. Undergraduate Loans (Direct Entry students)
These loans are for students joining public or private universities within the East African Community directly from high school either through the Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) or as self-sponsored.
Amounts awarded range between Ksh.40,000 minimum and Ksh.60,000 maximum, based on the level of need. The loan attracts interest of 4% annually, and the students are required to repay their loans upon completion of their studies.