Tanzania, May 18 -- THE Higher Education Students' Loans Board (HESLB) has announced that the National Identification Number (NIN) will be a mandatory requirement for all students applying for higher education loans with effect from 2025/2026 academic year.
HESLB Managing Director Mr Bill Kiwia told reporters yesterday during a joint press briefing with the National Identification Authority (NIDA) held at the HESLB office in Dar es Salaam that NIN will be required for all applicants as a basic requirement for providing loans.
"We would like to inform the public that our two institutions have taken important steps to ensure the loan application process is carried out efficiently and on time. Starting from the upcoming 2025/2026 academic ye...