LOANS

As such, Education loans to study abroad become an easier way to secure funds. The following points helps you gain some insight into why exactly you should consider applying for an education loan for studying abroad:

Education loan is one of the priority sector under which banks are required to lend by the Reserve Bank of India. Students applying for education loan for education abroad can avail tax benefits under section 80 (E) of Income Tax Act 1961. Some of the highlights of this Act are:

Loan should be taken from approved financial institution.

Loan should be for full-time studies for any graduate or postgraduate course.

Deduction is allowed for a continuous period of eight years.

The loans provided for education usually cover the following areas:

Institution Fee

Hostel Fee

Examination Fee

Library and Laboratory Fee

Purchases of Books

Equipment and Instruments

Caution or Refundable Deposit

Passage money to the host country.

Most of the banks provide an average of 7 to 12 years for the candidates to repay the education loan. An aspirant can expect to be provided with atleast 20 to 40 lakhs for pursuing his/hers studies abroad.

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