Published by the IBSU Student Services Department | June 13, 2025

The Department of Higher Education, Research, Science and Technology (DHERST) has released an official update regarding the status of TESAS and HELP Loan disbursements for Semester 1, 2025.

According to External Circular No. 17 of 2025, DHERST confirmed that there was a significant increase in both TESAS recipients and HELP applicants this year. Over 8,700 HELP applications were submitted nationwide, with a total value reaching K59.1 million.

IBSUniversity is pleased to publish the student name lists as received from DHERST for those approved under the HELP Loan Batch 1 for 2025. The list includes students from Southern Cross University (SCU) as well as those enrolled directly with IBSUniversity.

All students are encouraged to check their names using the link provided below:

🔗 View HELP Loan Batch 1 (2025) List (IBSU & SCU)

This document includes program names and student names for easy reference. If your name appears, it means your HELP Loan application has been successfully processed for Semester 1.

DHERST has also assured institutions that the department is working closely with the Department of Finance to fast-track the release of funds. While some cheques have already been cleared and remittance advice sent, others are still pending. Institutions will be informed once clearance is complete and the funds are available.

In the meantime, students are asked to remain patient and direct any urgent queries to the Student Services Department or through DHERST’s dedicated contacts listed below:

The HELP Loan application cycle for Semester 2 will open on July 7, 2025, once all Semester 1 tranches have been cleared.

📌 For further support or enquiries, please contact the Student Services Office at studentservices@ibs.ac.pg.