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Organisation : Tertiary Scholarship and Loans Board (TSLB)
Scholarship Name : Tertiary Education Loans Scheme (TELS) 2017
Applicable for : Citizens of Fiji
Country : Fiji
Notification : https://www.statusin.org/uploads/26375-TSLB.pdf
Home Page : https://www.tslb.com.fj/Home

TSLB Tertiary Education Loans Scheme

The Scheme provides student loans to eligible citizens of Fiji to enable them access to higher education at affordable rates, in line with the Fijian Government’s vision of “Building a Smarter Fiji”.

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Categories of Tertiary Education Loans Scheme :
** Tertiary Education Loans Scheme for New Students
** Tertiary Education Loans Scheme for Existing Tertiary Students
** Tertiary Education Loans Scheme for Technical College of Fiji
** Tertiary Education Loans Scheme for Employees in Service
** Tertiary Education Loans Scheme for Pilot Training
** Tertiary Education Loans Scheme for Accommodation Support.

Eligibility

1. Applicants must be Fijian Citizens.
2. Applicants must meet the eligibility criteria for the category of TELS applied for.
3. Applicants must fill a TELS application form and list three choices in the order of priority from the most preferred to the least preferred choice.

Application Requirements

** A completed application form (TSLB 02 available on tslb.com.fj )
** An official academic transcript for Year 12 and 13 or equivalent Foundation Studies including GPA. (To be submitted as soon as the results are out).
** Offer letter from the Higher Education Institute. (To be submitted before an offer is made from TSLB).
** Certified true copy of the Birth Certificate
** Copy of Students TIN Letter/FRCA-FNPF Joint Card
** Evidence on Parents’/Guardians’ Income (Salary Slip or Statutory Declaration)
** Copy of Parents’/Guardians’ TIN Letter/FRCA-FNPF Joint Card
** 2 recent Passport Size Photos

How to Apply

Online
1. Visit tslb.com.fj and register for TSLB online services. Register on the Student Login portal.
2. Students applying for NTS must fill form TSLB 01 and those applying for TELS must fill form TSLB 02.

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 uploaded before 31st December 2016.
3. Students must scan and upload all the required documents.

Students applying online will be able to log in and check the application status at any time and also print and submit the TSLB Offer Letter, Bond Forms and award confirmation letters online.

By Post
Alternatively, completed printed applications may be mailed to:
Tertiary Scholarship and Loans Board
Private Mail Bag
Govt Buildings
Suva.

Students must obtain an official TSLB receipt as evidence of hand delivery. Submitting a completed application package does not guarantee approval.

Opening Date: 19th November 2016
Closing Date: 31st December, 2016

Assessment & Notification Of Awards :
** 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.

TELS Acceptance Deadline :
** 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.

Additional Simplified Procedure

Here are the steps on how to apply for the TSLB Tertiary Education Loans Scheme online:
1. Go to the TSLB website: https://tsls.com.fj/
2. Click on the “Apply” tab.
3. Read the eligibility criteria and click on the “Continue” button if you are eligible.
4. Create an account and provide your personal information, including your name, email address, and contact number.
5. Upload the required documents, such as your birth certificate, academic transcripts, and employment certificate.
6. Select the loan amount and repayment period.
7. Pay the application fee of FJD 50.
8. Submit your application.

Your application will be reviewed by the TSLB and you will be notified of the outcome within 1-2 weeks. If your application is approved, you will be issued with a loan agreement. You will need to sign the loan agreement and return it to the TSLB.

Here are the required documents for applying for the TSLB Tertiary Education Loans Scheme:
** Birth certificate
** Academic transcripts
** Employment certificate
** Proof of income
** Personal bank statement
** Police clearance certificate

You can also apply for the TSLB Tertiary Education Loans Scheme in person at the TSLB office in Suva. However, it is recommended that you apply online to avoid long wait times.

Here are some additional things to keep in mind when applying for the TSLB Tertiary Education Loans Scheme:
** You must be a citizen of Fiji.
** You must be enrolled in a full-time tertiary education program at an accredited institution in Fiji.
** You must have a good academic record.
** You must be able to repay the loan.