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Increase Helb loans to end students' suffering

 Being at the university comes with its share of expectations from the society. Everyone is looking up to you to save them from their suffering once you complete your studies. Ironically, the said saviours go through hell and sometimes frustrating challenges drive them out of classes.


There are still some people out there who think university students live like kings and queens because of the funds they receive from the Higher Education Loans Board (Helb).This false belief makes some family members hesitate to support their own at the university.

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