Accepting applications for the seventh phase of the interest free student loan scheme for 5,000 students who have faced the General Certificate of Education Advanced Level (A/L) Examination commenced yesterday (4).

Accordingly, students who faced the Examination in 2019, 2020 and 2021 are eligible. The application deadline is 7 August.

The applications can be submitted online by visiting the website www.studentloans.mohe.gov.lk. 

Further details regarding the matter can be accessed by referring to the students’ handbook which is available on the relevant website or through the contact numbers 0703555970, 0703555971, 0703555972, 0703555973, 0703555974, 0703555975, 0703555976, 0703555977, 0703555978 and 0703555979.

The scheme is provided for students to help receive their higher education in private universities.