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Education Loans

Education is the essence of life. To ensure that no deserving student is denied education for want of funds, the government is promoting education loans in a big way. The basic aim or idea behind education loan is to bring education within the reach of students and help them improve their prospects in life. Any student who has secured admission in an institute of repute, whose degree/diploma is recognized by University/Institute affiliated to any Central/State Statutory Body or recognized by AICTE (All India Council of Technical Education) and other institutes of repute, is eligible for educational loan.

Education loans cover cost of the school/college fee, hostel expenses, and cost of books and stationery. Apart from this, any other expense required to complete the course can also be considered. The maximum amount of education loan is up to Rs. 7.50 lakh in case of studies in India and Rs 15 lakhs for studying abroad. The sum of money offered is against a third-party guarantee. The third-party guarantee can come from an uncle, neighbor or friend standing guarantee for the full amount of the loan.

On an average, an education loan has to be repaid over a period of 5 to 7 years, with the provision of a grace period of one year after completion of studies. The loan money has to be repaid within 84 months in equated monthly installments (EMIs), commencing 12 months after course completion or 6 months after getting the job, whichever is earlier. In case of overseas study loan of 7 lakhs or above, the sum of money is usually given against fixed deposits, NSC certificates and property worth the loan amount.

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