Eligibility to the Student Loan Scheme considers; Be a Ugandan Citizen Be admitted to pursue an accredited undergraduate diploma or degree programme in a listed Higher Education Institution, private chartered university or public university in Uganda. Accreditation is by the National Council for Higher Education (NCHE) Have a financial need An applicant must be a joining in the first year or Continuing Student. However, the Board currently funds final year students among the continuing students. The Board also takes into consideration regional balance, gender, social economic needs and equity.