Student Financing Management Information System (SFMIS)
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Date
2025
Client
Higher Education Students Loans and Grants Board
Website
www.heslgb.mw
Location
Malawi
Here To Know About This Project
The Higher Education Students’ Loans and Grants Board (HESLGB) engaged Ctech Systems Ltd to upgrade and modernize the existing Student Financing Management Information System (SFMIS). The goal was to improve efficiency, scalability, security, and user experience for both applicants and administrators, while aligning the system with current digital standards. The enhanced system now serves as a one-stop online portal for loan and grant application, eligibility verification, fund disbursement tracking, repayment management, and secure online payments.
The Challenge Of Project
The Higher Education Students’ Loans and Grants Board (HESLGB) faced growing challenges in managing the increasing volume of student loan and grant applications through its legacy Student Financing Management Information System (SFMIS). The existing system was characterized by limited scalability, outdated user interfaces, manual processing steps, and lack of integration with digital payment platforms. These constraints led to delays in application processing, data inconsistencies, limited access for remote users, and poor user experience for both students and administrative staff.

Process & Results
- Needs Assessment
- System Design
- Development & Integration
- Testing & Deployment
- Training & Handover
The upgraded Student Financing Management Information System (SFMIS) was developed using Laravel, a modern PHP framework known for its scalability, security, and modular architecture. The system features a responsive front-end built with HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and Blade templating, while MySQL serves as the backend database. RESTful APIs enable seamless integration with mobile money and bank payment platforms, allowing students to make online loan repayments.