FAQs
How much Education Loan can I get?
You can get a loan for the entire cost of your education abroad. It covers Tuition Fees, Living expenses, Ticketing, etc. Additionally you can also get a loan for buying a laptop.
Foreign education loan is given by banks against property or without property?
There are two types of education loan : Secured loan (against property) and Unsecured loan (without property / against Income Tax Returns)
Higher education loans are given for which countries?
All countries like Canada, UK, USA, Australia, Germany, Newzealnd, etc.
When does my repayment for the Education Loan start?
You get a Moratorium Period after which you have to start repaying the loans. The Moratorium Period means course duration + 6 months.
How long does it take to get an education loan sanctioned?
15-17 working days.
How can I convert Indian Rupees to foreign currency to pay my college fees?
You do not need to worry about it as currency conversion from Indian Rupees to Dollars / Pound etc. is done by the bank itself which sanctions the education loan.
Whose property / income is considered for an education loan?
Student’s parents’ or relatives’ property & income can be considered.
What is secured & unsecured education loan?
Secured education loan is given against a property (house/shop/factory etc) while the unsecured loan is given against income tax returns.
Does bank charge interest on entire sanctioned loan amount?
No. Interest is only charged on the amount disbursed / withdrawn by the student and not on the entire sanctioned loan amount.