The next step for the processing of your application form is the
submission of the required documents.These documents should be submitted before the deadline date.
All documents must be handed in person. If you have a scanner, you can scan and upload the required documents. This will speed up your processing time.
Click here to scan and upload your documents.
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Failure to comply will result in
the non-processing of your application.
To set a date for submission of Required Documents and Payment of Application Fee, please click here.
Required Documents
Originals of all supporting documents must be presented and on submission to
the SLB a cost of $600.00 (subject to annual change) will be charged. In
addition to this, there is a cost of$50 for the documents to be scanned.
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One certified passport sized photograph.
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Letters of recommendation from two of the following persons (not necessary if
SLB loan received in last academic year):
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Justice of the Peace.
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School principal
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Employer
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Lecturer
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Minister of religion or an attorney-at-law
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Taxpayer Registration Number (TRN). TRN card or number slip issued by TRN
Office must be presented.
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Student identification card (enrolled students only).
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PATH registration card for households registered under the PATH scheme.
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Identification of applicant by means of certified copy of birth certificate
along with photographic identification such as a passport, driver's licence.
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Income verification for all employed members of the household. Basic Schools
that are governed by the Ministry of Education - Teachers will be required to
take payslips as well as additional job letter from the school. Methods of
verification include:
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letter from employer;
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last three (3) pay slips;
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letter from Justice of the Peace, in the case of self-employed persons;
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current audited accounts from business owners
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Verification letter from a J.P. (ONLY FOR APPLICANTS WITH NO MEMBER OF THEIR HOUSEHOLD WORKING AND EARNING
AN INCOME).
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Letter of acceptance from the tertiary institution (new and transfer students
only); or certification of examination results, in the case of students who
were enrolled in the tertiary institution in the preceding academic year.
If you are a first year student, you can
bring in the acceptance letter as soon as the institution has sent it to you.
However, all other documents must be brought in before the deadline date.
Payment Options
The payment of all SLB application related fees (online application forms, status report forms and scanning fees), may be done at any one of the following:
- The Students' Loan Bureau Cashier ( at the office)
- Bill Express outlets (nationwide)
- Bill Express online (www.billexpressonline.com)
It must be noted that if you are making payments at any location outside of the Students' Loan Bureau, you will be required to wait 24 hours, after submitting your on line application, before these payments can be made.
The Students' Loan Bureau does NOT accept personal cheques for the payment of any of its associated fees (application, scanning, processing and insurance fees).
Please be advised that for payments made at locations outside of the SLB, the payment receipt must be submitted to us along with the required documentation.