Scenario A: Esther becomes an Investment Banker

Esther graduated High School in November 2009 with an A. She wants to pursue a career in Finance. She qualifies for the higher education HELB loan to attain a Bachelor's Degree from Kenyatta University

Total Budget: 660,070 Ksh (US$ 10,000)
        Direct Expenses: 560,608 Ksh (US$ 8,494)
        KCDF: 99,462 Ksh (US$ 1,506)




  Gap Period
  171,800 Ksh (US$2,603)
  18 months: Mar 2010 thru Aug 2011

Basic Requirements
  Room & Board 108,000 Ksh (US$1,635)
  Personal Allowance 21,600 Ksh (US$365)
  Clothing Allowance 7,200 Ksh (US$109)

Mentoring & Coaching
  Dedicated GGBC Mentor No cost

Talent & Skills Development
  Gap Period Courses 35,000 Ksh (US$530)





  Tertiary Education
  388,808 Ksh (US$5,890)
  45 months: Sept 2011 thru May 2015

Basic Requirements
  Room (during school) 22,400 Ksh (US$340)
  Food (during school) 72,000 Ksh (US$1,090)
  Personal Allowance 54,000 Ksh (US$820)
  Clothing Allowance 15,000 Ksh (US$225)
  Room & Board (breaks) 28,000 Ksh (US$424)

Mentoring & Coaching
  Dedicated GGBC Mentor No cost

Talent & Skills Development
  Tuition 64,000 Ksh (US$970)
  Additional Fees 133,408 Ksh (US$2,220)


Scenario B: Primary School Teaching Diploma