ABOUT KUCCPS           

 

  1. What is the main function of KUCCPS?

The main functions of the Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) are to coordinate the selection of secondary school graduates for enrolment to universities and colleges under Government sponsorship. It is also mandated to develop career guidance programmes for the benefit of students, collect and retain data relating to student placement to universities and colleges and advise the Government on matters relating to student placement.

 

  1. What is the difference between KUCCPS and HELB?

KUCCPS is a student placement agency while the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) is a student-funding agency. While KUCCPS selects applicants for admission to universities and colleges for Government sponsorship, HELB provides Government loans and bursaries to the students once enrolled.

  1. Does KUCCPS provide services at Huduma Centres?

KUCCPS services are available at the following Huduma Centres: Nairobi (GPO and Makadara), Eldoret, Meru, Nyeri, Kisumu, Kakamega, Nakuru, Kitui, Garissa and Mombasa.

  1. How can I contact KUCCPS?

KUCCPS offices are located at ACK Garden House on 1st Ngong Avenue in Community Area, Nairobi. You may also contact us through the telephone lines 020 5137400, 0734879662 and 0723954927, or by email to info@kuccps.ac.ke. Our official social media channels are @KUCCPS_Official (Twitter) and The.Placement.Service (Facebook). For updates, monitor the Placement Service website www.kuccps.ac.ke.