Government Will Not Fund Diploma And Certificate Courses In Varsities

Students who opt for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) programs at universities are not eligible for government funding.

Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) CEO Agnes Wahome said the category includes diploma and certificate programs that are offered in universities.

According to Wahome, there are universities that provide diploma and certificate courses and have Tvet schools integrated within their campus. However, these particular schools are not eligible for government scholarships.

“We have some universities that are offering diploma and certificate courses so they have Tvet schools within the university, those will not receive government scholarship,” Wahome said.

(KUCCPS CEO was speaking during an interview on Citizen TV on Tuesday morning. Wahome explained that the courses will be available on the KUCCPS website during selection.

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“We have some universities that are offering diploma and certificate courses so they have Tvet schools within the university, those will not receive government scholarship,” Wahome said.

The Ministry of Education oversees a vast network of approximately 200 Tvet institutions. According to her, these scholars will be able to avail themselves of financial assistance from the government in the form of grants and loans. She added that this is not a new policy and that it has been happening in the past years.

Last week, President William Ruto unveiled a need-based funding model for university students. Ruto outlined three categories of students that are less vulnerable, vulnerable, and able.

“For the first time, students whose families are at the bottom of the pyramid shall enjoy equal opportunity in accessing university and TVET education. Their households shall not make any contribution towards the education of their children,” Ruto said.

The President said the new model of funding will take effect at the beginning of the next financial year. The model will benefit the new cohort of 173,127 students that will be joining universities and 145,325 students who will be joining TVET institutions.

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