Guide on Education Loans for Canada

    Updated on: 04 Sep 2023

     

    Canada is a popular destination among international students worldwide due to its excellent universities that provide a wide range of experiences and opportunities. However, pursuing higher education in Canada can be expensive. For the year 2022, there were more than 226,000 Indian students that went to Canada for education purposes. This figure makes it evident that the popularity of Canada as a study-abroad destination is growing among Indian Students. The tuition fees for different programs and courses vary, but the average cost for international graduate students is around CAD 21,000. In addition to tuition fees, you'll also need to budget for living expenses. This is when abroad education loan for Canada comes into the picture. Abroad education loans are also considered to be one of the best ways to show proof of funds for Canadian student visas.

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    Types of abroad education loans for Canada 

    Broadly, the abroad education loan options for Indian students to study in Canada fall under two brackets:

    • Secured education loan for Canada-  also known as an education loan with collateral. This is a loan where the applicant pledges security along with the loan application. This security can be movable assets (Fixed Deposits, LIC Insurance, and more) or immovable assets (non-agricultural land, residential property, or commercial property). Almost all the public banks in India require collateral to provide you with an abroad education loan.
    • Unsecured education loan for Canada - an education loan that does not ask the borrower to pledge collateral as security is called an unsecured education loan. Not having security leads to an increased risk for the financial institution and that is why you will usually find the rate of interest of these types of loans on a higher side as compared to secured education loans. These loans also demand a co-applicant or co-signer. It is on the basis of the co-applicant’s income and CIBIL score that the loan is.

     

    Note: The type of lenders that you can find with GyanDhan includes public banks, private banks, NBFCs, and international lenders.

    Secured education loans for Canada 

    As discussed secured loans are those in which you would need to pledge security as a security. This helps to ensure that you are able to get a higher loan amount when compared with the other loan option which is an unsecured education loan. Pledging security can also benefit you in a way that you will not need a co-applicant for your loan. There are two public sector banks that you can consider to take an education loan for Canada. These are the State Bank of India (SBI) and the Union Bank of India (UBI).

    A comparative analysis of these 2 banks in consideration of education loans for Canada has been shown below -
     

    Lender Name

    Maximum Loan Amount (in INR)

    Rate of Interest

    Margin Money

    SBI

    Up to 1.5 Cr

    10.65% (for girls)

    11.50% (for boys)

    10%

    UBI

    Up to 1.5 Cr

    10.5% - 10.85%

    10%

    (listed university)

    15%

    (non-listed university)

     

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    Unsecured education loans for Canada

    In case you do not have collateral to pledge, you do not have to worry because there are many private banks, NBFCs, and international lenders that are available which can help you in this scenario. For private banks and NBFCs, you may need a co-applicant/co-signer with a minimum financial income without obligations, but in the case of international lenders, you can get a loan without a co-applicant and collateral. The benefit that you will have by choosing international lenders is that they will provide you loans to study in Canada in CAD that will help you to save forex charges and more such costs but then their interest rate is high.

    Thus it can be said that every lender that can provide you with an education loan to study in Canada has their own pros and cons. In order to help you choose an effective lender we have developed a comparitive table for all the potential lenders that can provide you with unsecured abroad education loans. The unsecured education loan is applicable for all Bachelors, MBA, Masters, and PGDM courses.
     

    Lender Name

    Maximum Loan Amount 

    Rate of Interest

    Margin Money

    Axis Bank

    Up to 50 Lakhs INR

    11% - 13.50%

    5%

    ICICI Bank

    Up to 50 Lakhs INR

    10.85% - 12.50%

    0 - 15%

    IDFC FIRST Bank

    Up to 35 Lakhs INR 

    11.75% - 13.25% 

    Nil

    HDFC Credila

    Up to 40 Lakhs INR

    11.75% - 12.50%

    Nil

    Auxilo

    Up to 30 Lakhs INR

    12% - 13%

    Nil

    Incred

    Up to 30 Lakhs INR

    12% - 13%

    Nil

    Avanse

    Up to 25 Lakhs INR

    12.50% - 13%

    Nil

    MPOWER Financing

    Up to 100,000 USD

    12.99% - 13.99%

    Nil

    Prodigy Finance

    Up to 100,000 USD

    12% - 14%

    Nil

     

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    How to get an abroad education loan to study in Canada?

    Getting an education loan to study in Canada can be a long process depending on the lender that you have chosen. Thus it is recommended that you start the abroad education loan process for Canada about 4 - 6 months prior to your joining date. If you go to each lender on your own it can be difficult to manage the process at different lenders, thus GyanDhan can help you to get an abroad education loan to study in Canada in some easy steps mentioned below - 

    Step 1 - you can start your loan application for a Canadian university by checking our abroad education loan eligibility through GyanDhan.

    Step 2 - once you have completed your loan eligibility application form, you will be getting in contact with an education loan expert from GyanDhan that will help you with the loan process. The loan expert will explain everything about the loan application and the two most preferable lenders as per your requirements and application. If you agree then the process will move forward.

    Step 3 - as per the lender's requirements a customized document checklist will be provided to you that will list down all the documents and alternative document choices (if any) so that it becomes easy for you to arrange all the necessary documents.

    Step 4 - depending on the lender you will be asked to get all the documents in either hard copy (a relationship officer will come to collect them) or soft copy (will be uploaded on the portal). 

    Step 5 - after the documents have been submitted, your verification process will start. It can take around 7 - 15 days depending on the lender and the type of loan. Once the loan has been approved you will get an agreement letter to sign. You can see all the real-time progress of your loan application on the GyanDhan user dashboard. 

    Step 6 - once you sign the agreement you can start the disbursement process at your convenience and the standard process of the lender (some lenders like private banks provide loan in your account while lenders like international lenders disburse loan directly to the university).

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    Expenses covered by abroad education loan for Canada

    It is up to you that either take the disbursement of the whole sanctioned loan amount in one go or you will be getting periodical disbursal as per your requirement. Later is preferred, to ensure that you do not end up taking out an additional amount as this will lead to an increased interest. The interest is charged on the disbursed amount not the sanctioned amount.

    The expenses which may be covered under loan as per the lender will include -
     

    Cost to study

    Living expenses

    Other costs 

    • Tuition fee
    • Admission fee
    • Examination fee
    • Expenses for books, or laptop
    • Expenses for study tours
    • Accommodation or hostel cost
    • Food costs
    • Caution fee
    • Expenses for travel
    • Health insurance expenses
    • Miscellaneous expenses

    Eligibility to get abroad education loan for Canada

    To obtain an education loan in Canada as an international student, there are certain prerequisites that must be met.

    • These include having a confirmation of acceptance from a recognized Canadian institution for a full-time program
    • You should be at least 18 years old. 
    • Must be having a good academic record.
    • Additionally, the chosen course of study should have strong career prospects in relation to unsecured loans, and for secured loans, collateral must be provided.

    Documents required for an abroad education loan to study in Canada

    In addition to the prior mentioned eligibility requirements, it is imperative for students to verify that they possess all the necessary documents prior to obtaining an abroad education loan in Canada. The document list can be exhaustive and that is why GyanDhan also provides you with a customized document checklist that can help you fasten the document submission process. Some general documents which will be required to get a study abroad loan for Canada are - 

    • Applicant’s KYC documents.
    • Proof of admission: admission letter from university/institution
    • Fees structure from the university 
    • Loan application form
    • Passport-size photographs
    • Income proof of the co-applicant (for unsecured education loan)
    • Academic transcripts (School and Bachelor’s).
    • Standardized test scores - GMAT or GRE
    • English proficiency test score - IELTS or TOEFL or Duolingo
    • Resident proof of the applicant and co-applicant
    • Property papers (in case of secured education loan)

     

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    Repayment of abroad education loan for Canada

    Repayment is a factor that you should consider while taking an abroad education loan for Canada with any lender. In repayment as well, there are 2 things that need to be considered while making a choice of lender that is the repayment tenure and the moratorium repayment options. There are different types of repayment tenure available like partial simple interest (PSI), simple interest (SI), and EMI. A comparative guide has been provided, specifically focusing on repayment as a considerable factor for taking a loan to study in Canada.
     

    Lender Name

    Repayment Tenure

    Repayment Option during moratorium

    SBI

    Up to 15 years

    No payment or only SI

    UBI

    Up to 15 years

    No payment or SI

    Axis Bank

    Up to 15 Years

    SI or EMI

    ICICI Bank

    Up to 10 Years

    SI or EMI

    IDFC FIRST Bank

    Up to 12 years

    PSI or SI or EMI

    HDFC Credila

    Up to 15 Years

    PSI

    Auxilo

    Up to 15 Years

    SI

    Incred

    Up to 15 Years

    PSI or SI

    Avanse

    Up to 15 Years

    PSI or SI

    MPOWER Finance

    Up to 10 Years

    SI

    Prodigy Finance

    Up to 15 Years

    SI

     

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    It is important to ensure that you have explored all the options of the lenders by comparing them with each other based on different factors before starting your abroad education loan for Canada. With GyanDhan, you can skip all the hurdles by simply contacting us. You can get the benefit from our streamlined education loan process and free help in getting education loans to study in Canada. Our expert education loan counselor will discuss the loan options available to you after understanding your academic and financial profile. We work in partnership with several lenders in the market, including government banks, private banks, and NBFCs. Contact GyanDhan and you will not have to worry about your abroad education loan process.

     

    First published date: 13 Jul 2021


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Aman Jain
Aman Jain graduated from IIT Kanpur, and currently functions as the VP of Marketing & Operations. He is deeply passionate about creating equality in higher education and has directly interacted with 2000+ students in his year-long journey.

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