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Poor to rich families, how new university funding model will work

THE NEW UNIVERSITY FUNDING MODEL BANDS EXPLAINED:

Band 1: For families with a monthly income up to Sh5,995

Band 2: For families with a monthly income up to Sh23,670

Band 3: For families with a monthly income up to Sh70,000

Band 4: For families with a monthly income up to Sh120,000

Band 5: For families with a monthly income above Sh120,000

FUNDING

BAND 1:
The government scholarship will cover 70%, the loan will cover 25%, making the total support 95%. The family will contribute 5%, and the upkeep loan will be Sh60,000.

BAND 2:
The government scholarship will cover 60%, the loan will cover 30%, making the total support 90%. The family will contribute 10%, and the upkeep loan will be Sh55,000.

BAND 3:
The government scholarship will cover 50%, the loan will cover 30%, making the total support 80%. The family will contribute 20%, and the upkeep loan will be Sh50,000.

BAND 4:
The government scholarship will cover 40%, the loan will cover 30%, making the total support 70%. The family will contribute 30%,

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