How is Academic Performance Affected by Delay in Student Loan Disbursement in Kenyan Universities? A Case Study of Kenyatta University
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Date
2021
Authors
Alvin Bomer, Alvin
Liu, Xiaoguang
Irungu, Wanjiru Ruth
Wanjiru, Wambui Ann
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Canadian Center of Science and Education
Abstract
The current research focused on the impact of delayed loan disbursement on performance. The study focused on
Kenyatta University, situated in Nairobi, Kenya. In the study, the variables of class attendance, personal
expenses, and course registration were evaluated as the main factors that impacted student performance due to
delayed loans. A sample of 196 student s were randomly selected from the population to take part in the study.
The students were given questionnaires regarding higher education loan disbursement and the major variables
being evaluated. The results revealed that students who experienced loan del ays had problems covering their
personal expenses, registering for courses, and attending classes. These challenges had a significant impact on
the final performance in terms of grade point average. The study recommended that the government needs to
releas e funds to the Higher Education Loans Board on time to facilitate fast disbursement of loans to the students.
Also, it recommended closer collaboration between the Higher Education Loans Board and University
administrations to ensure that students who are awaiting their loans are not denied to attend classes and register
for courses.
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Keywords
disbursement, higher education loans board board, academic performance
Citation
Bomer, A., Liu, X., Irungu, W. R., & Wanjiru, W. A. (2021). How Is Academic Performance Affected by Delay in Student Loan Disbursement in Kenyan Universities? A Case Study of Kenyatta University. Higher Education Studies, 11(1), 121-136.