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State Bank of India Education Loan for Study Abroad

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Interest Rate
10.15% onwards
UnSecured Loan
₹7.5 Lakhs
Secured Loan
₹150 Lakhs
Processing Time
10 working days
Margin
100% Funding
Loan Tenure
up to 15 years
Type
Bank
Tax Benefits
Yes
Processing Fees
starts ₹10,000
100+ Cr
Disbursed
10+
Banks & NBFC
15+
Countries
3 days
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Features of State Bank of India Education Loan

Interest Rate Starts at 10.15%
Loan Amount (Collateral) Upto ₹7.5 Lac
Loan Amount (Without Collateral) Upto ₹150 Lac
Processing Fees starts ₹10,000
Processing Time 10 working days
Loan Tenure up to 15 years
Margin 100% Funding
Prepayment Charges Zero
Moratorium Period Course + 1 year
Admit Letter Required
Tax Benefits Yes
Type Bank
Life Insurance Required

State Bank of India Education Loan is popular among students intending to Study Abroad due to favourable interest rates and Trust. Since they took a little longer to process, you can assume up to 15-20 days to complete. Their interest rates start at 10.15% for Abroad Education Loan, and you have up to 15 years after Course Completion to repay the SBI Education loan. 

 

SBI Education Loan Schemes

The State Bank of India is India's largest and most trusted bank. Hence, every student and their parents aim to get an Education Loan from SBI. Over time, they managed to lower the processing time and design products to cover the Study Abroad aspirants specifically. The SBI has four Education Loan products or schemes to maximize student benefit.

  1. SBI Global Ed-Vantage - Abroad
  2. SBI Student Loan - India & Abroad
  3. SBI Shaurya Education Loan - India & Abroad
  4. SBI Scholar Loan - India

However, it still needs a product for UnSecured Loan, the primary choice for most students.

 

SBI Global Ed-Vantage

The SBI Global Ed-Vantage scheme is designed for Indian Students planning to Study Abroad and it covers Education Loans up to ₹1.5 Cr. The student must have obtained an admission letter from an accredited foreign institution, and the course must be full-time in regular mode. The Scheme has a Faster Online Application Process, Higher Loan Amounts, Lower Interest Rates and Easier Repayment methods. To cater for the specific demands, the SBI Education Loan can be sanctioned and disbursed before obtaining an I-20 Letter or Study Visa. It covers tuition fees, living expenses, travel expenses, and other mandatory expenses required to complete the course. 

Interest Rate 11.15%
Maximum Loan Amount ₹1.5 Crore
Minimum Loan Amount ₹7.5 Lacs
Processing Fees ₹10,000
Security Tangible Collateral security such as Home, Shop, or Building | Third Party Collateral is acceptable
Margin 100% Funding
Total Tenure 15 years + Course Duration + 6 months
Moratorium Period Course Duration + 6 months
Insurance Student can opt for 'RiNn Rakhsha' policy and premium amount will be covered in Education Loan
Eligibile Universities All Foreign Universities / Colleges / Institutes
Eligible Courses Graduate Degree
Post-Graduate Degree/Diploma/Certificate
Doctorate
Eligible Countries USA, UK, Canada, Australia, Singapore, Japan, Hong Kong, New Zealand, Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Russia, Spain, Sweden, and Switzerland
Concessions 0.50% concession in Interest Rate for Female applicants
0.50% concession in Interest Rate for choosing Life Insurance

 

SBI Student Loan

The SBI Student Loan scheme is a general education loan product that helps students get financial assistance for studying in India or abroad. This is a term loan where Collateral is optional for Loans up to Rs 7.5 Lacs. However, a Co-Borrower would be required. Students who want to pursue higher education abroad are advised to go for the SBI Global Ed-Vantage scheme for better benefits. The student must be an Indian Citizen including NRIs or PIO/OCI holder. 

Interest Rate 11.15%
Maximum Loan Amount Study in India - ₹50 Lacs
Study Abroad - ₹7.5 Lacs
Processing Fees Loans up to ₹20 Lacs - Nil
Loans above ₹20 Lacs - ₹10,000 (plus Taxes)
Security Up to ₹7.5 Lacs - No Collateral required
Above ₹7.5 Lacs - Tangible Collateral Mandatory

Tangible Collateral security such as Home, Shop, or Building | Third Party Collateral is acceptable | Securities, Bonds, Policies or Bank FDs are acceptable
Margin Up to ₹4 Lacs - Nil
Above ₹4 Lacs - 5% for Study in India and 15% for Study Abroad
Total Tenure 15 years + Course Duration + 12 months
Moratorium Period Course Duration + 12 months
Insurance Student can opt for 'RiNn Rakhsha' policy and premium amount will be covered in Education Loan
Eligibile Universities All Foreign Universities / Colleges / Institutes in India & Abroad
Eligible Courses Graduate Degree
Post-Graduate Degree/Diploma/Certificate
Doctorate
Eligible Countries India, USA, UK, Canada, Australia, Singapore, Japan, Hong Kong, New Zealand, Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Russia, Spain, Sweden, and Switzerland
Concessions 0.50% concession in Interest Rate for Female applicants
0.50% concession in Interest Rate for choosing Life Insurance

 

SBI Shaurya Education Loans

This SBI Shaurya, Education Loan scheme, is designed to extend financial assistance to deserving and meritorious students of Indian Coast Guard Personnel or Defense. It applies to students who want to pursue higher education in India or Abroad. This scheme is quite similar to other SBI schemes but provides more relaxation on Security, Margin, Processing Fees, and Collateral Mortgage. The Co-borrower gets 6 month grace period to create a security mortgage, so the process gets completed on time, and the co-borrower does not need to take leave. The Security or Collateral is not required for Loans up to Rs 40 Lacs.

Interest Rate 11.15% - 11.75%
Maximum Loan Amount Study in India - ₹40 Lacs
Study Abroad - ₹1.5 Crore
Processing Fees Up to ₹20 Lacs - NIL
Above ₹20 Lacs - 5%
Security Up to ₹7.5 Lacs - No CoBorrower Required
Up to ₹40 Lacs - Only CoBorrower Required, Collateral is optional
Above ₹40 Lacs - CoBorrower and Collateral Required

Tangible Collateral security such as Home, Shop, or Building | Third Party Collateral is acceptable
Margin Loan up to ₹4 Lacs - NIL
Loan above ₹4 Lacs - 5%
Total Tenure 15 years + Course Duration + 12 months
Moratorium Period Course Duration + 12 months
Eligible Co-Borrowers Father, Mother, or Spouse
Concessions 0.50% concession in Interest Rate for Female applicants
0.50% concession in Interest Rate for choosing Life Insurance

 

SBI Scholar Loans

The SBI Scholar Loan scheme is curated for students who secured admission to Premier Institutions of India such as IITs, IIMs, NITs, etc. This is the best scheme among all banks because of its features and interest rate. The maximum secured and unsecured amount varies based on the Institution Category. 

Interest Rate 8.05% - 9.65%
Maximum Loan Amount No Upper Limit
Minimum Loan Amount ₹7.5 Lacs
Processing Fees Zero Processing Fees
Security Tangible Collateral security such as Home, Shop, or Building | Third Party Collateral is acceptable
Margin 100% Funding
Total Tenure 15 years + Course Duration + 12 months
Moratorium Period Course Duration + 12 months
Eligible Co-Borrowers Father, Mother, Spouse, Father-in-Law or Mother-in-Law
Eligibile Universities IITs, IIMs, NITs etc
Concessions No Concession available in this product

Here is the list of institutional categories under the SBI Scholar Loan Scheme, maximum funding limits, and interest rates. 

Category UnSecured Secured Interest Rate
List AA Rs 50 Lacs No Limit 8.05% - 8.10%
List A Rs 40 Lacs No Limit 8.15% - 8.65%
List B Rs 30 Lacs No Limit 8.65% - 9.15%
List C Rs 7.5 Lacs Rs 30 Lacs 8.65% - 9.65%

 

Expenses Covered by SBI Education Loan

The SBI Education Loan covers most expenses a student can expect. Here is the list of such costs. 

  • Tuition Fee payable to University/College/Institution
  • Living Expenses or Hostel Fees
  • Blocked Accounts for Germany and GIC account for Canada
  • Examination/Library/Laboratory fee
  • Travel expenses or Flight Ticket for Studies Abroad
  • Purchase of books/equipment/instruments/uniforms/ computer at a reasonable cost, if required for course completion, and any other expense required to complete the course– like study tours, project work, thesis, etc. can be considered for loan subject to the condition that these should be capped at 20% of the total tuition fees payable for completion of the course.
  • Caution deposit/building fund / refundable deposit supported by Institution bills/receipts: The amount considered for a loan should not exceed 10% of the tuition fees for the entire course.

 

Eligibility criteria for State Bank of India Education Loan

Here is the basic Eligiblity Criteria for Study Abroad Education Loan by State Bank of India. 

Student
  • must be an Indian Citizen
  • must be a minimum of 18 years of age
  • must have a good CIBIL history
University
  • must be approved by the concerned regularities
  • can be a Graduate/Post-Graduate/technical course
  • must have a good world and national ranking
  • must be SDS & PGWP approved (for Canada only)
Academics
  • must have a minimum of 50% in Class 10th, Class 12th, Bachelors and Masters
  • must have a sufficient language proficiency exam scores
Co-Applicant / Co-Borrower
  • must be an Indian citizen
  • should be a father, mother, brother, sister, grandparent or any other blood relative.
  • must be a financial earner (Salaried, Self-Employed, Farmer, or Pensioner)
  • must have a savings bank account in India that allows them to sign cheques
  • must be the primary debtor
  • must have a good CIBIL history
Collateral
  • must be a fixed deposit or property such as a house, or shop
  • property must be approved by the concerned authorities
  • property must be located in an Urban or City area

 

Charges of State Bank of India Education Loan

Here is the list of basic charges involved in State Bank of India Study Abroad Education Loan

Description Charges & Fees
Processing Fees Rs 0 - Rs 10,000 + Taxes
Life Insurance Varies
Collateral Valuation (if applicable) Varies

 

SBI Education Loan Disbursement Process

A savings bank account will be opened in the State Bank of India if not opened earlier to disburse the loan amount and make it easy to make a repayment. 

To provide maximum flexibility, the SBI has a provision to issue a Sanction Letter before obtaining an I-20 Letter or Visa, as most authorities ask for a sanction letter before issuing an I-20 Letter or Visa. If required, the remittance of Tuition Fees and living expenses can be made before obtaining a Letter of Acceptance (LOA) or relevant Visa. This benefits the students going to Study in Canada, Australia, or Germany. The SBI disburses the loan amount in stages as required directly to the university/institution or concerned receiver. This means the tuition fees will be directly transferred to the University/College and Living Expenses to a foreign bank account, GIC, Blocked Account, or Forex Card. 

 

SBI Education Loan Interest Rates

The SBI Education Loan Interest Rates are best if you have to Study in Premier Institutes of India. Otherwise, they are quite similar and competitive to other lenders in the market. On top of these Interest Rates, the SBI provides concessions based on Insurance Opt-in and Gender. 

Scheme Interest Rate Applicable For
SBI Global Ed-Vantage 11.15% Study Abroad
SBI Student Loan 11.15% India & Study Abroad
SBI Shaurya Loan 11.15% - 11.75% India & Study Abroad
SBI Scholar Loan 8.05% - 9.65% India

 

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Using the latest technology and years of experience, we expedite the application process by 65%, reducing overall processing time. Applying using the exact required documents with the eligible lender is the key to getting an application processed in record processing time.

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We will help you get Comparable, Negotiated and best-suited Education Loan deals, saving you up to Rs 3 Lakhs. The major negotiable components are Interest Rate and Processing Fees.

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We are not charging any service fees for helping with the Study Abroad Education Loan. Also, there are no hidden fees involved, which is guaranteed. For each approval, we get paid a referral fee by State Bank of India without any additional charge to students.

Documents required for State Bank of India Education Loan

Here is the standard document checklist for getting an education loan from State Bank of India or other lenders. The bank or NBFC might ask for additional documents or information based on the application to ease the process.

Applicant
  • Aadhar Card, PAN Card & Passport
  • Class 10th Marksheet, Class 12th Marksheet
  • Bachelors Marksheets & Degree (if applicable)
  • Masters Marksheets & Degree (if applicable)
  • IELTS / TOEFL / PTE / Duolingo (if applicable)
  • GRE / GMAT / SAT / ACT (if applicable)
  • Resume & Work Experience (if working)
  • University Offer Letter (if optional)
Co-Applicant
  • Aadhar Card, & PAN Card
  • Address Proof (Electricity Bill, Water Bill, etc)
  • Bank Statement (Last 6 months)
Income documents of Salaried Co-Applicant
  • Salary Slips of Last 3 months / Salary Certificate
  • Form-16 of Last 2 years (optional)
  • Salary Account Statement (if different)
Income documents of Self-Employed Co-Applicant
  • Income Tax Returns of Last 2 years
  • Business Proof (MSME, GST Certificate, Labour Certificate, Shop Act Certificate)
  • Current Account Statement (if different)
Income documents of Farmer Co-Applicant
  • Income Tax Returns of Last 2 years
  • Income Certificate issued by State Government (if applicable)
  • Patta-book (if applicable)
  • J-Forms of Last 2 years (Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan)
  • Jamabandi / Fard (Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan)

The Education Loan documents may vary based on individual applications. If you are missing any required documents, please contact our Loan Expert for help!

How to apply for Education Loan via Abroad Cube

Check Eligibility

Start by checking your eligibility on Abroad Cube's website or reach out to us via WhatsApp or phone. The Eligibility criteria include Country acceptance, University and course ranking, Academics, Credit Score and history, co-applicant and Collateral requirements, etc.

Document Submission

Once you pass the basic Eligibility Criteria, the next step will be Documentation. Our Education Loan Expert will send you a personalized Document Checklist of State Bank of India and help you arrange, sort and suggest alternatives, if any. Before sending documents to the State Bank of India, we ensure that all documents are in order according to the required Checklist to expedite the application login process.

Application Processing

Our Education Loan Expert will choose the best lenders from the pool of 12+ options to get you the best-suited deal. They will follow up with concerned Lender Relationship Managers for Application Login and further processing. The lender process will include getting consent, address verification, and a small telephonic interview with the Credit Manager before the final decision.

Loan Sanction & Disbursal

The sanction letter will be released within 24 hours once you pay the processing fee to the Bank via acceptable payment methods. Afterwards, you may proceed with the Study Visa process or request Pre-Visa disbursement. You can also ask for reimbursement if you have already paid the Tuition Fees or Living Expenses via other means. Once you complete the banking formalities, the loan amount will be disbursed into the Bank Account

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Frequently Asked Questions

For Education Loans applied via Abroad Cube, the SBI takes about 10 working days.

SBI provides up to Rs 1.5 Cr for Secured Loans and Rs 7.5 Lacs for Unsecured Loans. The approved amount varies depending on repayment capacity and the total cost of education.

The interest rate of SBI starts at 10.15% for Education Loans.

The SBI Education Loan processing fees is Rs 10,000.

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