Education Loan in Andhra Pradesh

If you are a student in Andhra Pradesh looking to take out an education loan to study in India or abroad, this information is relevant to you. According to statistics, the average education loan amount needed by students in Andhra Pradesh to study in India is around INR 15 lakhs, and for studying abroad it is around INR 45 lakhs. The interest rates on education loans in Andhra Pradesh vary between 8.5% and 13%, depending on the type of loan and lender. More details are provided below.

For studies in India: 

For Foreign studies:

For studies in India

For Foreign studies

Expenses covered

Education loans in India are typically taken to cover the cost of tuition fees, examination fees, and other education-related expenses such as hostel fees, books, and equipment. Some loans may also cover living expenses such as accommodation and food. It is important to carefully read the terms and conditions of the loan to understand what expenses are covered. The lender may have specific requirements or restrictions on how the loan can be used.

Moratorium Period

The moratorium period refers to the time during which the borrower is not required to make any loan repayments. This period typically begins after the borrower has completed their studies and ends when they start earning a regular income.The exact duration of the moratorium period may vary depending on the lender and the terms of the loan, which is typically 6 months to 12 months. 

Loan Margin

The loan margin is the percentage of the total loan amount that the borrower is required to pay out of their own pocket. For example, if the loan margin is 5%, the borrower would be required to pay 5% of the total loan amount as their own contribution, and the lender would cover the remaining 95%. The loan margin is often used by lenders to reduce their risk in case the borrower is unable to make the loan repayments. It is important to carefully read the terms and conditions of the loan to understand the loan margin and any other conditions that may apply.

Collateral Margin

The collateral margin is the percentage of the total loan amount that is secured by collateral. Collateral is an asset that is pledged as security for a loan. In the event that the borrower is unable to make the loan repayments, the lender can seize the collateral to recover their losses. The collateral margin is often used by lenders to reduce their risk in case the borrower is unable to make the loan repayments. It is important to carefully read the terms and conditions of the loan to understand the collateral margin and any other conditions that may apply.

In order to issue student education loans in Andhra Pradesh, lenders must obtain the following documentation, among others

Documents required for Unsecured Loan in Andhra Pradesh

Application form:

• A loan application form that has two photos, a signature, and your basic information officer.

Student Documents:

• Identification documents: Aadhar card, PAN card, and passport of the applicant
• Admission letter from a university
• Utility bills: electricity bill, house tax
• Academic documents: 10th, 12th, degree/diploma
• Scores from competitive exams: IELTS, TOFEL, GRE, GMAT
• Gap certificate for any gaps between degrees
• Work experience letter, if applicable

Co-applicant Documents:

• In addition to identification documents, financial documents are also required.
• For salaried individuals: last 3 months of salary slips, 6 months of bank statements, company ID, last 2 years of Form 16, last 2 years of ITRs
• For self-employed individuals: last 3 years of ITRs, 6 months of bank statements, balance sheet, profit and loss account for last 3 years, proof of business address

Other Documents:

• A letter stating that the co-applicant is responsible for any remaining costs not covered by the loan (format provided by an assigned financial officer)
• A bank statement that is issued by a bank and shows the financial transactions of both the student and co-applicant.
• An invoice for expenses such as travel or a laptop, if a loan is being requested for these items
• Receipts for any transactions made in advance
• Loan statements from the previous year, if applicable
• A letter explaining any gaps, on Rs. 100 stamp paper
• A letter explaining the lack of a co-applicant's income tax return, if relevant

Documents required for Secured Loan in Andhra Pradesh

In addition to the documents required for an unsecured loan,A basic income certificate of the co-applicant, if they do not have ITRs. A secured loan also requires the following papers to serve as proof of the collateral being pledged.

Additional Documents for Secured Loans for Andhra Pradesh

• Title deed for the property being used as collateral
• Registered sale agreement, gift deed, or will
• Original receipt for the agreement listed above
• Allotment letter from a government authority such as VGTM - UDA(Vijayawada Guntur Tenali Mangalagiri - Urban Development Authority)
• 30 years of documents showing the transfer of ownership of the property or an earlier chain of sale deeds establishing ownership, including an extract of the controlled document (EC)
• The latest property tax bill and latest electricity bill with the same address as the property
• Copy of a municipality-approved building plan or plot layout for the property.

Acceptable collaterals in Andhra Pradesh for education loans

• House, Flat, and Land are accepted but the sale of D-form patta lands is restricted based on the recipient of the allotment. If the land is allotted to ex-servicemen, it may be sold after a period of ten years. If the land is allotted to any other individual, it may be sold after a period of thirty years. After this time period, banks may consider offering loans on a case-by-case basis. However, within this time period, the sale of the land is not permitted. Similarly, DKT lands, which are also allotted by the government, have similar restrictions on the sale and therefore cannot be accepted as collateral.   
• Commercial properties are accepted by private banks but the collateral margin varies considerably less than residential properties
• In Andhra Pradesh, it is permitted to mortgage agricultural lands for the purpose of obtaining an educational loan. The applicant must submit a patta passbook and title deeds at the time of mortgage creation. 
• FD(Fixed Deposit), Insurance policies, and government bonds are accepted according to their type. For example, the principal value of the FD is considered and surrender value is considered for insurance policies, face value for government bonds, and the collateral margin is quite higher than other properties.

One of the most common challenges in obtaining unsecured loans is the requirement for income proof. This can be difficult if the student's co-applicant, typically the father, has not filed an income tax return (ITR) or is self-employed and lacks proper documentation to verify the source of income. It is important to note that banks and non-banking financial companies typically require at least two years of ITR from the co-applicant, such as the father or mother. However, in some cases, particularly for students in the United States, it may be possible to secure a loan without an ITR. Obtaining a loan in other countries may be more difficult without this documentation. 

Regarding secured loans, it is important to note that in Andhra Pradesh, D-form patta lands are not accepted as collateral. Additionally, many students in Andhra Pradesh may possess open plots of land. These properties may be accepted as collateral, provided they have proper boundaries.

Relationship Manager:

If you're taking a secured education loan, a relationship manager will be assigned to you at the bank and this assigned relationship manager will be walking you through the whole process and will also help you with speeding up the process.

Rate of Interest Negotiation:

Lenders often charge higher interest rates for unsecured loans, but WeMakeScholars can negotiate a lower rate on your behalf by at least 1-2%. 

Government Funding:

WeMakeScholars is a government-supported organization that receives financial support from the Indian government's Ministry of IT as part of the Digital India campaign.

Experience in Complex Cases:

On a daily basis, we deal with numerous complex cases that involve multiple parties and require prompt resolution. We have a track record of successfully issuing sanctions in even the most complicated cases.  

No Service Charge:

WeMakeScholars is free for students to use and provides services until the loan is fully repaid.

Transparency:

WeMakeScholars provides students with complete information about the loan application process and ensures that they fully understand each step before beginning to process the loan.

Cashback Provided:

Students who use WeMakeScholars to apply for a study abroad loan will receive a cashback on their first disbursement, up to a maximum of INR 3000.

After the moratorium period, you will need to start making monthly payments on an unsecured educational loan with a 10-year repayment period.

For instance, if a student borrows 35 lakh rupees at an interest rate of 11.25% over a 10-year period, the student will be required to pay back the loan according to the following payment plan:

Dr. Ambedkar Interest Subsidy Scheme for OBC and EBC Students:

The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment launched this program to provide rebates on the interest payments due during the temporary suspension of payments period for education loans taken out by students from the OBC and EBC sections of society.

Eligibility Criteria

• To be eligible for the program, the student must have secured admission into a master's, M.Phil or Ph.D. program abroad
• The student's family income must not exceed 8 lakh rupees per year for both the EBC and OBC categories
• A caste certificate is required for students belonging to the OBC category
• Loans taken from scheduled banks as per Indian Banking Association guidelines are the only ones accepted

Benefit: The interest payments due during the temporary suspension of the payments period of the loan will be waived.

Padho Pardesh Scheme

The Ministry of Minority Affairs introduced this program to assist study-abroad aspirants from the EWS communities.

Eligibility Criteria for the Padho Pardesh Scheme

• Loans must be taken from scheduled banks as per Indian Banking Association guidelines.
• Students must be accepted into courses such as masters, Ph.D., or M.Phil.
• A certificate of income approved by the government is required.
• The student's family income must be less than 6 lakh rupees per year.

Note: The Padho Pardesh scheme has been discontinued by the government of India as of March 31, 2022. However, eligible students who registered before April 1, 2022, will continue to receive benefits from the program.

Central Scheme for Interest Subsidy (CSIS)

The Ministry of Human Resource Development (now the Ministry of Education) introduced this program to provide waivers on the interest payments for student loans taken out by those from the EWS portion of society. 

CSIS Eligibility Requirements

• Students must provide documentation proving their membership in the EWS sector of society.
• Students must be accepted into authorized study programs within India only.
• The annual income of the student’s family must not exceed 4.5 lakh rupees.

Benefit: Qualifying students who borrowed money to study in India during the temporary suspension of payments period are exempt from paying interest on their loans as part of the program.  

There are several reputable institutes in Andhra Pradesh that offer a wide range of courses, including engineering,medical, and degree programs.Here are some of the top reputed universities in Andhra Pradesh.

• Andhra University
• K L Deemed To Be University
• Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University
• Gandhi Institute of Technology and Management
• Acharya Nagarjuna University
• Sri Venkateswara University
• JNTUA College of Engineering Anantapur
• Vignan's Foundation for Science, Technology & Research (Deemed to be University)
• Sri Padmavati Mahila Visvavidyalayam
• Dr. YSR University of Health Sciences