Fiji - Guidance To Apply Student Loan

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Procedure

The Student Loan Scheme is an Affirmative Action Programme by Government designed to assist the disadvantaged families who cannot otherwise access tertiary education.

Step 1: Wait for the notification of the loans scheme

• Towards the end of each High School academic year, the Board shall publish in the local media, the priority areas that will be given consideration. Applicants will be invited to apply for the Loan Scheme.
  
• There are no strict deadlines for application, however students wishing to begin their higher education from a particular term must apply and get into the bond agreement before the commencement of a new academic term.
• Applications received during the academic terms will be considered for the following academic term.
  
  

Step 2: Make and submit the application
Apply Online (preferred option)

1. Log into the Tertiary Education Loans Scheme online portal Online to make the application
   
2. Fill the required fields and submit the completed application.

• Students will not be able to submit the form unless all mandatory fields are filled.
• Year 13 results and offer letter from the institutions need to be loaded before 31 December each year.
  

1. Students must scan and load all the required documents.
   
2. The application requires a signature. You may provide an electronic signature
   

Apply by post or delivered in-person

1. Log into the Tertiary Education Loans Scheme website https://www.tslb.com.fj and download the application form for tertiary education loan scheme Form TSLB 02Form
2. Fill the required fields and submit the completed application.
   
3. Submit the forms

• Completed printed applications may be mailed to:

Tertiary Scholarship and Loans Board ::::Private Mail Bag

Govt Buildings Suva.

• Or, completed printed applications may be hand delivered to:

Central/Eastern

Tertiary Scholarship and Loans Board

26 McGregor Road

Fiji Nursing Association Building,

Suva

North

Tertiary Scholarship and Loans Board

3rd Floor

Ro Qomate House

Labasa

West

Tertiary Scholarship and Loans Board

Ground Floor Rogorogo-i-Vuda House,

Lautoka

Step 3: Assessment & Notification Of Awards

• The Tertiary Scholarship and Loans boards (TSLB) shall be responsible for assessment of applications against the set criteria.
  
• TSLB may seek any further information to substantiate claims made by the applicant
  
• All applicants are responsible for gaining acceptance into institutions. Fee structures from the institution must accompany each application form.
  
• TELS will only be awarded to institutions approved by the Fijian Government, and programs accredited by a professional educational body.
  
• All TELS application will go through an extensive review and TSLB’s scholarship decision shall be final and cannot be appealed.
  
• Official indication of being granted an award is the receipt of the Confirmation of the award letter from the Chairperson/Chief Executive Officers or any authorised officer of TSLB.
  
  

Confirmation of the award is subject to the following conditions being satisfied;

1. Proper completion of Bond Form requirements
   
2. Proof that courses or subjects being pursued this year are not repeat courses from the previous years under any Scholarship or Loans Scheme.
   
3. Offer letter for a place or evidence of registration or pre-enrolment at the chosen approved Higher Education Institution.
   
4. The awardee is not a recipient of another scholarship or Loan Scheme, whether partial or full.
   
5. Open an account with a Bank and submit your account number with evidence to TSLB. All financial assistance except for the tuition fees, book allowances and hostel payments are released to you through your Bank account.
   

Step 4: TELS Acceptance

• All TELS award offered must be accepted within 14 days after the date posted on the award notification (email or letter).
  
• All awards not accepted by this deadline will be cancelled.
  
• To accept the awards students must sign and return the offer letter to TSLB together with the bond forms.

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Required Documents

• Birth Certificate
  
• TIN Letter
  
• YEAR 13/FOUNDATION RESULTS
  
• YEAR 12 RESULTS
  
• Offer Letter
  
• Higher Education Certificates (TCF, Existing and Employees Scheme)
  
• Bank Statement
  
• Hostel Letter (If applicable)
  
• Employment Letter (Employees Only)
  
• Medical certificate

Office Locations & Contacts

• Online Application Portal:Online
  

Tertiary Scholarships and Loans Board- Central/Eastern’’’
Physical address:
26 Mc Gregor Road,
Fiji Nursing Association Building, Suva.

Postal address
Private Mailbag, Govt. Buildings, Suva;
Phone: (679) 8921240
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.tslb.com.fj

Tertiary Scholarship and Loans Board- North
3rd Floor
Ro Qomate House
Labasa

Tertiary Scholarship and Loans Board- West
Ground Floor Rogorogo-i-Vuda House,
Lautoka

Eligibility

1. TELS for New Students
   
   • For all students who have completed Year 13 or equivalent Foundation Studies in year 2011 or thereafter.
     
   • Students with Year 13 Marks of 200 or above or those who have successfully completed equivalent foundation studies qualify for Certificate, Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Degree Programs at any approved Higher Education Institution in Fiji, provided they get an offer letter from the Institution.
     
   • Students who have completed Year 13 or foundation studies and have marks below 200 or a GPA below 2.0 qualify for TELS for a Certificate or Trade Diploma at any approved Higher Education Institution in Fiji, provided they get an offer letter from the Institution.
     
     
2. TELS for Existing Tertiary Students
   
   • For all students already enrolled for higher education at one of the approved Higher Education Institution, have shown satisfactory progress (GPA above 2.0) and need tuition funding to complete their studies.
     
   • Students seeking financial assistance after Year 12 of studies must obtain at least one higher education award certificate before being eligible for TELS to upgrade their qualification.
     
     
3. TELS –Technical College of Fiji
   
   • For all students who:Who are above 15 years of age and have sufficient level of understanding of English and Mathematics and are offered a place at the Technical Colleges of Fiji.
     
     
4. TELS- Private Sector Employee
   
   • For an employee earning an annual income of not more than $25,000, seeking to attain academic qualification or upgrade existing qualifications at an eligible institution either as a part-time or full-time student.
     
     
5. TELS– Public Sector Employees
   
   • For an employee working in the public service seeking to attain academic qualification or upgrade existing qualifications at an eligible institution.
     
     
6. TELS—Accommodation Loan Scheme (ALS)
   
   1. For Full Time Students only.
   2. Students can borrow for:
      • Rent—Maximum of $250/month provided a duly signed and stamped tenancy agreement by Fiji Revenue and Customs Authority (“FRCA”) is submitted or letter of placement at Hostel is submitted.
        
      • Bus fare– Maximum of $15/week if travelling by bus.
        
      • Food—Maximum of $50/week
        
   3. Priority will be given to students from rural and maritime areas and not to students who study closest to their homes where a program of study is available.
      
   4. Students who travel from their homes may borrow to fund their bus fares only.
   5. Loans support will be means tested.
      
   6. TSLB reserves the right to review the rates from time to time.
      
   7. To be eligible for ALS, the combined annual income of the student’s family/guardian must be less than FJD$25,000.00 per annum.
      
      
7. TELS– Pilot Training
   
   • Only for students who have completed Year 13/Equivalent Foundation Studies in a year preceding the award year.
     
   • The number of awards each year is determined by the Board annually.
     
   • The review of all applications for the pilot training are carried out by Fiji Airways as the Airline would be the main employer of such new pilots.
     
   • The assessment by Fiji Airways is not only based on academic results or excellence but the individual’s psychological, emotional and physiological characteristic amongst other considerations.
     
   • The precise nature of the selection is guided by Fiji Airways selection criteria and they have the final say in such matters under the policy guidelines for funding of the pilot training courses.

Fees

• No fees are charged for the student loan applications.

Validity

• The TELS award will be for a period equivalent to the minimum program duration of a student’s choice at the respective Higher Education Institution OR as soon as a student completes the programme of studies, the earlier of the two.
  
• The recipient will have to shoulder the cost at their own expense, if the approved studies go beyond the approved period.
  
• The duration of the award will be advised in a student’s offer letter. Not all award durations are the same.
  
• The Tertiary Scholarship and Loans Board reserves the right to extend or terminate the award if it deems it necessary to do so.
• Recipient’s general conduct on campus, academic performance or any other report that will be received from the Institution will be considered in deciding on the extension or termination of the award.
  
• Any approved extension of the award will be for tuition only and no allowances will be paid
  

Documents to Use

• APPLICATION FORM FOR TERTIARY EDUCATION LOAN SCHEME (TELS) : Loan Scheme

Sample Documents

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Instructions

• Towards the end of each High School academic year, the Board shall publish in the local media, the priority areas that will be given consideration. Applicants will be invited to apply for the Loan Scheme.
• Log into the Tertiary Education Loans Scheme online portal Log into make the an online application
• To apply in person or by post log into the Tertiary Education Loans Scheme website Applyand download the application form for tertiary education loan scheme Form TSLB 02
• Fill the required fields and submit the completed application by mailing it mailed to:

Tertiary Scholarship and Loans Board Private Mail Bag Govt Buildings Suva.

Or, hand delivery it to

Central/Eastern

Tertiary Scholarship and Loans Board

26,McGregor Road

Fiji Nursing Association Building,

Suva

North

Tertiary Scholarship and Loans Board

3rd Floor

Ro Qomate House

Labasa

West

Tertiary Scholarship and Loans Board

Ground Floor Rogorogo-i-Vuda House,

Lautoka

• The following documents should be attached with the application
  

• Birth Certificate
  
• TIN Letter
  
• YEAR 13/FOUNDATION RESULTS
  
• YEAR 12 RESULTS
  
• Offer Letter
  
• Higher Education Certificates (TCF, Existing and Employees Scheme)
  
• Bank Statement
  
• Hostel Letter (If applicable)
  
• Employment Letter (Employees Only)
  
• Medical certificate
  

• TELS award offered must be accepted within 14 days after the date posted on the award notification (email or letter).
  
• All awards not accepted by this deadline will be cancelled.

Required Information

• Full name
  
• TIN Number
  
• Student ID No
  
• Ethnicity
  
• Residential Address
  
• Phone Contact(Home)
  
• Country of Citizenship
  
• Province
  
• District
  
• Date of Birth
  
• Mobile Contact
  
• Bank Name
  
• Bank Account NO
  
• Birth Registration No
  
• Parents/Guardian's Name:
  
• Parents/Guardian's Contact
  
• TELS scheme applying for
  
• High school/foundation studies results
  
• Higher/Tertiary Education Preferences,(Institution ,Programme (Specify Major field if relevant), Campus)
  
• Accommodation Preference Hostel or Private
  
• Particulars of Loan Application (Students can apply for Tuition Only or Tuition with the Accommodation Support
  
• Income Details (To Be Filled By Students Who Are Not Working)
  
• Employment history (to be filled by working students only)
  
• Previous scholarship or loans scheme details
  
• Medical History

Need for the Document

• Tertiary Education Loans Scheme (“TELS”) is a fund intended to provide financing to Fijian students who have qualified for higher education in approved institutions of higher learning but are unable to support themselves financially.
  
• The Scheme provides student loans to eligible citizens of Fiji to enable them access higher education at affordable rates and increase equitable access to higher education in the country in line with the Fijian Government’s vision of “Building a Smarter Fiji”.

Information which might help

Qualifying Institutions

• University of Fiji
  
• Fiji National University
  
• The University of the South Pacific
  
• Corpus Christi Teachers College
  
• Fulton University College
  
• Sangam Institute of Nursing
  
• Centre for Applied Technology Development
  
• Technological College of Fiji
  
• Pacific Flying School
  
• Advanced Aviation Training

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

• The Student Loan Scheme is an Affirmative Action Programme by Government designed to assist the disadvantaged families who cannot otherwise access tertiary education.

External Links

• TELS Terms and Conditions : Terms and conditions
  
• Tertiary Education Loans Scheme (“TELS”) :

Education Loan I'm

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ACADEMIC OBLIGATION AND GRADE DEFICIENCY

• Grantees must fully comply with the pass rate requirements at all times. The required pass rate is 50% and above in the first academic term and 75% and above in the subsequent academic terms.
  
• TSLB may recommend the continuation of TELS on a case by case basis for a graduating scholar or a scholar who fails to meet the grade requirements but is in good academic standing during the preceding years of his/her Loans Scheme.
  
• Academic progress will be assessed each academic term, and within one or two weeks of the release of results to TSLB.
  
• If your performance falls below the required average the procedure detailed below will be followed:
  
• If you applied for and were granted special consideration (or if other extenuating circumstances apply), and this was approved by TSLB, no action will be taken and you will receive your TELS payment as per usual.

Otherwise:

• You will be notified in writing by TSLB that your performance is under review and that you are on probation. You will be paid whilst you are on probation.
  
• If you meet the required minimum Pass Rate in the term you are on probation, the probation status will be removed in the following term and you will be paid.
  
• If you do not meet the required minimum Pass Rate in the term you are on probation, your TELS will be suspended in the following term. You will not receive payment while your TELS is suspended.
  
• If you meet the required minimum Pass Rate in the term you are suspended, your TELS will be reinstated in the following term and payments will resume. No retrospective TELS payments will be made for the period of suspension.
  
• If you do not meet the required minimum Pass Rate in the term you are suspended, your TELS will be terminated and no further payments will be made.
  

• A maximum of one probation and one suspension will be considered during the award duration as stated in the offer letter.
  
• Students whose TELS gets suspended are eligible to get TELS reinstated by undertaking the required units privately in an academic term and meeting the required pass rate provided they are not on academic suspension by the Higher Education Institution.
  
• In any of the cases above, should you wish to appeal the decision of the Board, you are required to appeal to the Solicitor General’s Office in writing stating clearly the grounds for appeal within 14 days of receipt of this notification.
  
• An award recipient must enrol in the regular academic load for each semester/term as prescribed in your curriculum/program of study.

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