Applying for financial aid is done annually, and paying attention to deadlines is crucial. Obtain, read, complete, and return your application early.

1. Students must apply for financial aid online through this link: https://su-sso.strathmore.edu/fa

2. Ensure that you meet the requirements for the financial aid you wish to apply.

3. Attach the necessary supporting documents, including copies of your KCSE results (National Exam Certificate), Strathmore University Admission Letter, School Leaving Certificates, ID or Birth Certificate, a letter explaining your financial need, and a recommendation letter.

4. For continuing students, attach a copy of your completed HELB application form.

5. Await notification on the status of your financial aid application. 

6. If your application is successful, you will be given an offer letter. Carefully review and follow the terms and conditions on the financial aid offer letter.

7. Return/submit the completed financial aid offer letter on or before the stated deadline.

8. Your financial aid will be credited to your student account after all financial aid award requirements are met.

9. No funds will be disbursed to your student account unless you have complied with all the requirements.

10. Students must register for the units they will take each semester and request fee disbursement through the FA Portal within the first two weeks of the semester.

Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) is a term used to describe a student’s successful completion of a degree or certificate. A student receiving the University’s financial aid or other financial aid directly administered by the University must maintain satisfactory academic progress towards the completion of their program of study.

Satisfactory academic progress is measured at the end of each semester against the following:

1. The student must have met the required class attendance

2. The student must have passed all attempted units

3. The student must have achieved the set minimum average grade indicated in their award letter

Failure to meet the above conditions will lead to suspension of financial aid. Students who become ineligible to receive financial aid may appeal by completing a SAP Appeal Form and submitting it together with supporting documents to the Financial Aid Office.

Check Your University Email Account Frequently

Information to students is sent to the student’s Strathmore University email account; this account is the University’s official means of communication with students. You are responsible for checking your University email account frequently for information about your financial aid. Emails from our office may include requests for missing or updated information as well as other important information regarding your financial aid award.

If you are having challenges activating your SU email account, kindly contact your School/Faculty helpdesk for assistance.

1. You must have obtained admission to study at Strathmore University.

2. Ensure that you meet eligibility criteria for the specific financial aid you wish to apply for.

3. Continuing students applying for financial aid must ensure that they have applied for a HELB loan within the set deadlines.

4. Respond promptly to all correspondence from the Financial Aid Office and request additional information/clarification regarding your application.

5. Ensure that all contacts provided to the Financial Aid Office are current. If they are not current, you run the risk of not receiving communication from the University.

6. Take an active role in the financial aid process.

7. Financial Aid Office staff are available to help when you have questions. You may reach out to us via the financial aid official email address: financialaid@strathmore.edu with any questions or concerns about financial aid.