The Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) has disbursed funds for eight more student batches for the 2026/2027 academic year. In a notice issued on Monday 9 November 2026, HELB said the payments had been processed and released as of Friday 6 November.
The eight batches
HELB listed these batch numbers:
- HELB-006973
- HELB-007203
- HELB-007204
- HELB-007214
- HELB-007211
- HELB-007212
- HELB-007221
- HELB-007164
What students on the list should do
HELB has advised students whose batch numbers appear on the list to contact their institutions and confirm whether the money has been received. Quote your batch number when you make the enquiry, so that the institution can verify the payment against its records.
Students can also check their individual funding status on the HELB student portal.
What students not on the list should do
If your batch number is not listed, your funds have not been included in this round. HELB has not announced the date of the next disbursement. Keep checking the student portal and HELB’s official communication channels for the next batch update.
What the notice does not state
The notice does not give the total amount released, the number of students covered, or how the money is split between tuition and upkeep. Your institution and your portal account are the places to confirm your own position.
Recent disbursement updates
| Notice date | Batches listed | Funds processed as of |
|---|---|---|
| 12 October 2026 | 7 | 9 October 2026 |
| 26 October 2026 | 12 | 26 October 2026 |
| 9 November 2026 | 8 | 6 November 2026 |
Semester 2 funding
HELB has said students do not need to reapply for second-semester funding. Applications are made once per academic year. Semester 2 funds will be released only once the semester begins, around January 2027.
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Protect yourself from fake notices
HELB has told students to verify all communication through its official channels only. Do not pay anyone who claims they can speed up or secure your disbursement.