HESLB Online Loan Application and Management System (OLAMS)

It is the online platform operated by the Higher Education Students’ Loans Board (HESLB) in Tanzania for managing applications for higher-education student loans.

WHAT YOU CAN DO ON OLAMS?

Through OLAMS, eligible students can:Create an HESLB loan application account.
Submit applications for student loans online.
Enter and verify their Form Four examination information.
Upload required supporting documents.
Complete and submit loan application forms.
Manage or follow up their loan application information

Features of OLAMS

Loan Application: Students submit personal, academic, and financial details to request loans.
Scholarship Applications: Some scholarships are also processed through OLAMS.
Appeals: Students dissatisfied with loan allocations can lodge appeals online.
Loan Repayment Portal: Beneficiaries and employers can track and repay loans.
Statements & Refunds: Users can view loan balances, request refunds, and generate payment statements.

Eligibility Requirements

The Following are the general criteia for Loan Application on HESLBGet

Must be Tanzanian citizen.
Age limit: Not older than 35 years.
Must be admitted to an accredited higher learning institution in Tanzania.
Must provide complete and verified documentation (academic certificates, guarantor details, bank account info).

HOW TO APPLY FOR LOAN HESLB?

01: Create OLAMS Account

Start by registering on the HESLB OLAMS portal.
Visit www.heslb.go.tz → OLAMS → Register
Enter your full name, email, and phone number
Create a secure password
Verify your account via SMS or email

02: Login to OLAMS

Access your dashboard to begin the loan application.

Go to OLAMS → Login
Use your registered email/phone and password
Ensure you have stable internet connection
03: Fill Personal Information
Provide accurate personal and family details.
National ID (NIDA) number
Birth certificate details
Parent/guardian information

04: Enter Academic Details

Submit your education background and admission info
O-Level and A-Level index numbers
Institution admitted to (UDSM, UDOM, etc.)
Program/course details

05: Provide Financial & Guarantor Info

HESLB requires financial background and guarantor details.
Household income information
Guarantor’s NIDA number and contact
Bank account details for disbursement

06: Upload Required Documents

Attach scanned copies of all necessary documents

Academic certificates
Birth certificate
Admission letter
Passport-size photo

07: Pay Application Fee

Complete payment to validate your application.

Generate Control Number → Pay TZS 30,000 via bank/mobile money
Keep payment receipt safe
Payment is non-refundable

08: Submit Application

Finalize and submit your loan application.

Review all details carefully
Click Submit
Print/download application form for reference

09: Track Application Status

Monitor progress and respond to any queries.

HESLB Online Loan Application and Management System (OLAMS)