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Educational Loan : Indian Students Going Abroad

by Deepa Mittal

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You have got the skills and talent but lack of funds to pursue your ambition of studying abroad.
Why not consider an Study Abroad educational loan and turn your dream into reality!! Remember, choice is yours.
In an endeavor to grant privilege to all meritorious students to pursue their ambition of studying abroad, most large commercial banks have increased their educational loan portfolio.

To be eligible for loan, you should be an Indian resident having secured admission in any of the bank's list of approved course or universities.

The quantum and terms of loans vary from bank to bank. Currently, they lend up to a maximum of Rs 20 lakhs for studying abroad. It covers typically:

  • Tuition fees payable to college/school;
  • Examination /library /hostel charges;
  • Travel expenses;
  • Purchase of books /equipment /uniform;
  • Cost of two-wheelers (optional).
Repayment is in the form of equated monthly installments (EMIs) which commences one year after the course or six months after the graduate has got a job, whichever is earlier.
The tenure can be from 3-8 years. Most banks do not require any margin up to Rs 4 lakh and, beyond that, 15 per cent margins are charged.

SECURITY: Usually for loans up to Rs. 4 lakhs, no collateral security is required.

For loans ranging from Rs. 4 lakhs to Rs. 7.50 lakhs, collateral in the form of a satisfactory third party guarantee is required.

For loans above Rs. 7.50 lakhs, collateral security of suitable value or co-obligation of parents/guardian/third party guarantee along with the assignment of future income of the student for the payment of installments may be obtained.

Security can be in the form of :
  • Government Securities/ public sector bonds
  • Land/building
  • Units of UTI, NSC, KVP, LIC policy, gold, shares/debentures,
  • Bank deposit in the name of the student, parent/guardian or any other third party with suitable margin.
Generally, the interest charged is tied to the Prime Lending Rate (PLR). This rate is applicable for certain amounts of loans. If it is higher than this amount, you may be required to pay one per cent more or less.

The PLR is the rate at which a bank offers loan to prime borrowers.
Interest Rates for some banks in India follows as:
Bank Amount
(Max in lakhs)
Rate of Interest
Bank of Maharashtra 20 Upto 4 lakhs: 12%
Above 4 lakhs: 12.75%
Upto 4 lakhs:0.50% below SBAR* i.e.13.25% p.a. Floating
State Bank of India 20 4-7.5 lakhs:1.00% above SBAR 14.75 % Floating
Above 7.5 lakhs:SBAR 13.75% p.a. Floating
Punjab National Bank 20 Upto 4 lakhs: BPLR - 1.50%
Above 4 lakhs: BPLR - 0.75%
Allahabad Bank 20 Upto 4 lakhs: PLR-0.75%
Above 4 lakhs: PLR - 1.00%
Indian 20 Upto 4 lakhs: 12.50%
Above 4 lakhs:13.00 %
Dena Bank 20 Upto 4 lakhs: 11.25%
Above 4 lakhs: 14.25%
Union Bank of India 15 Upto 4 lakhs: PLR
Above 4 lakhs : PLR + 1%

  • The Benchmark Prime Lending Rate (referred to as SBAR) of State Bank of India.

    Steps to follow before filling out loan application form:

    STEP 1. Check if your course or institute is recognized by the bank.

    STEP 2. Figure out how much loan you would require.
    Roughly estimate your expenditures. Discuss with your family how much they can afford and the amount you would require to take as loan.

    STEP 3. Search out various loan options.

    STEP 4. Compare the different options and find out the optimum one.
    Make sure you go through all the terms and conditions from the bank before you opt for education loan.
    You might ask yourself following questions:
    • Which offers the lowest interest rate.
    • How long will I be paying the loan.
    • How long can I defer payments while studying.
    • Is there any option for deferring payments if faced into a financial problem.
    STEP 5. Apply for the loan to Study Abroad.

    Important Documents required for Loan Application.
    • Completed Education Loan Application Form.
    • Mark sheets of last qualifying examination
    • Proof of admission scholarship, studentship etc
    • Schedule of expenses for the specified course
    • 2 passport size photographs
    • Borrower's Bank account statement for the last six months
    • Income tax assessment order, of last 2 years
    • Brief statement of assets and liabilities, of the Co-borrower
    • Proof of Income (i.e. Salary slips/ Form 16 etc)
    Important things that bank scrutinize before granting loan:
    • The repayment capacity of the student's parents/family/Sponsor.
    • The value of Collateral Security. Bank usually got the valuation of the collateral done from an approved Valuator only then process the loan application.
    • Margin money: Usually in case of Overseas education loan the student family to contribute some margin money, usually its 25%. For example if a student is applying for Rs. 20 Lakh loan and the margin money is 25% then Rs.5 lakhs has to be contributed by Student's Family.
Most banks provide you with an online application form.



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    ZagyzagTue, 06 Nov 2012 19:02:50 -0000

    Hi
    Am a student who optted for HR POST GRADUATION COURSE N got offer letter in a reputed institution n canada. Even state bank of India s ready to offer me loan wit 3rd party security(plot photo copy) and my family s ready to bear 5.5L for other expenz n t full second yr tuition fee. Am requesting t bank to afford 7L only for t first yr fee.
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    dip_rockSat, 20 Oct 2012 13:56:11 -0000

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    ghr_adv_hydThu, 07 Jun 2012 17:04:44 -0000

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    topclassSat, 26 May 2012 14:19:46 -0000

    Hi… right now i am doing my software studies but after completing my studies i want to go for MBA in london .My dad ready to help me with 5 lakhs rupees,will bank help me in providing loan for my higher studies……….. can i repay the loan after completing my studies….
    please help me out to overcome this situation …………..thanks

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    tusharsriv89Mon, 16 Apr 2012 06:59:50 -0000

    hi i am Btech student(Last sem), IIT Guwahati……..i am selected for MS in John Hepkins univercity, US. Total expenes arnd 60 Lacs ……….i wanna know can i get $ loan in US for my higher studies and wats the formalities etc.

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    Mohit2204Sat, 07 Apr 2012 09:49:08 -0000

    I applying in university of verginia for MBA & there 1 year expense is 43 lakh around. Indian banks only give me 20 lakh , Now what should I do ?

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    Kirtika BuddenSun, 18 Mar 2012 14:35:17 -0000

    I Require $15,000 for my Tution Fee Per Semester & i want to do a 2 year Masters, but am only Provided a Maximum of Rs 20 Lacks as Education Loan which is even not Serving my Complete Tution fees also , other expenses r Secondary Things.My dad can Help me out a maximum of 3 Lacks, plz help me in this situation.
    Thanx a Lot :)

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    Ankita AroraMon, 19 Mar 2012 10:35:29 -0000

    Hello Kritika,

    I perceive that you are planning to apply for your higher education abroad. If that is the case, you require an amount of USD 15,000 approx. for tuition fees for an year.

    And an amount of around USD 10,000-12,000 for your living expenses is required. Thus approximately INR 25,00,000 is required for two years of your education in US.

    As far as education loan is concerned, you generally get an education loan based on tuition fees of the University you have received an admit from. Other than this the loan amount is based on the worth of the collateral involved as well.

    Hope the above information helps you to an extent!

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