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Study Loan

Money and Finance - Wednesday, September 14, 2011 12:33:08 PM

For the students who are looking for study loan for their higher studies in India, State Bank India has a loan Plan for them. State Bank of India (SBI) Education Loan Scheme.

State Bank of India (SBI) Education Loan in India

Eligible Courses

All courses having employment prospects are eligible.
Graduation courses/ Post graduation courses/ Professional courses
Other courses approved by UGC/Government/AICTE etc.

Expenses considered for loan

Fees payable to college/school/hostel
Examination/Library/Laboratory fees
Purchase of Books/Equipment/Instruments/Uniforms
Caution Deposit/Building Fund/Refundable Deposit (maximum 10% tuition fees for the entire course)
Travel Expenses/Passage money for studies abroad
Purchase of computers considered necessary for completion of course
Cost of a Two-wheeler up to Rs. 50,000/-
Any other expenses required to complete the course like study tours, project work etc.

Amount of Loan

For studies in India, maximum Rs. 10 lacs
Studies abroad, maximum Rs. 20 lacs

Interest Rates

For loans up to Rs.4 lacs - 0.50% below SBAR i.e.12.25% p.a. Floating
For loans above Rs. 4 lacs and upto Rs.7.50 lacs - 1.00% above SBAR 13.75 % Floating
For loans above Rs.7.50 lacs - SBAR - 12.75% p.a. Floating

Processing Fees

No processing fee/ upfront charges
Deposit of Rs. 5000/- for education loan for studies abroad which will be adjusted in the margin money

Repayment Tenure

Repayment will commence one year after completion of course or 6 months after securing a job, whichever is earlier.
Place of Study Loan Amount Repayment Period in Years
Studies in India Rs. 10.0 lacs 5-7
Studies Abroad Rs. 20.0 lacs 5-7

Security

Amount For loans up to Rs. 10.00 lacs for Studies in India and up to Rs. 20.00 lacs for studies abroad.
Up to Rs. 4 lacs No Security.
Above Rs. 4 lacs to Rs. 7.50 lacs Collateral security in the form of suitable third party guarantee. The bank may, at its discretion, in exceptional cases, weive third party guarantee if satisfied with the net-worth/means of parent/s who would be executing the documents as "joint borrower".

Above Rs. 7.50 lacs.
Tangible collateral security of suitable value, along with the assignment of future income of the student for payment of installments. All loans should be secured by parent(s)/guardian of the student borrower. In case of married person, co-obligator can be either spouse or the parent(s)/ parents-in-law.

Margin

For loans up to Rs.4.0 lacs : No Margin
For loans above Rs.4.0 lacs:
Studies in India: 5%
Studies Abroad: 15%

Documentation Required