Ministry of Education (Higher Education) is accepting applications for the Interest-Free Student Loan Scheme (IFSLS) for a few degree programs (9th Intake) 2025.
The Interest-Free Loans Scheme (IFSLS) is administered by the Ministry of Education’s Student Loans Division to Sri Lankan students who have passed the GCE A/L Exam, which is administered by the Department of Examination. Students have the option to enroll in degree programs offered by Non-State Higher Education Institutions that have Ministry of Education recognition.
| Starting Date | 2025.01.22 |
| Closing Date | 2025.02.22 |
| Paper Notice (Advertisement PDF) | English / Sinhala / Tamil |
| Student Handbook (PDF) | English / Sinhala / Tamil |
| Online Application & Details | Apply Here |
| Websites | https://studentloans.mohe.gov.lk/ https://www.mohe.gov.lk/ |
List of IFSLS-accredited Non-State Higher Education Institutions (100+ Degree Programs)
- Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology (SLIIT)
- National School of Business Management (NSBM)
- CINEC Campus
- Sri Lanka Institute of Buddhist Academy (SIBA)
- Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (ICASL)
- SANASA Campus
- Horizon Campus
- KAATSU Highly Advanced Medical Technology Training Centre (KIU)
- SLT Campus (SLTC)
- SAEGIS Campus
- Esoft Metro Campus
- Aquinas College of Higher Studies (AQUINAS)
- Institute of Chemistry Ceylon (ICHEM)
- International College of Business Technology (ICBT)
- Benedict XVI Catholic Institute (BCI Campus)
- Royal Institute Colombo (RIC)
- Nagananda International Institute of Buddhist Studies (NIIBS)
The language of instruction for all degree programs is English. The student handbook contains a list of various degree programs and prerequisites.
Interest-Free Student Loan Program (IFSLS) 9th Intake Application 2025