Avanse Education Loan

Avanse Financial Services is an NBFC that offers education loans tailored for a diverse range of academic financial requirements with interest ranging from 10% to 16.5%.  Avanse Financial Services also provides flexible repayment options and customized loan amounts to support students in pursuing their educational aspirations.

Updated On - 06 Sep 2025
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Avanse Financial Services provides education loans to students in India and internationally across 46 countries. Read on to know more about Avanse education loan.  

What are the Types of Education Loans Offered by Avanse Financial Services?

  1. International Student Loan 
  2. Domestic Education Loan 
  3. Education for Institution Loans

These are the different types of education loans Offered by Avanse. The details about these education loans are given below:

International Student Loan

The Avanse Financial Services ensures full coverage for course fees, living and other expenses to students pursuing courses at international institutions in over 46 countries. The Student Loan International application gets approved within three days and offers the facility of customisation, doorstep service and flexible repayment options.

Overview of Avanse Student Loan International

The details given below are applicable for Avanse Student Loan International, Avanse Study in India Loan, and Avanse Executive Education Loan:

Loan Amount

  1. Minimum: Rs.1 lakh
  2. Maximum: No limit

Loan Security

  1. Residential property
  2. Non-agricultural land
  3. Fixed deposit, in favor of Avanse Financial Services, assigned by any registered deposit-taking organisation
  4. Life insurance with surrender value which is equal to the required security coverage

Loan Disbursement

  1. Loan amount is disbursed in Indian Rupees
  2. Tuition and hostel fees will be directly paid to the institute or university as per the payment schedule
  3. The loan amount for other expenses will be transferred in installments to the account of the co-borrower
  4. Residential cost is sent directly to the account of the co-borrower in case the student resides outside the hostel
  5. As per the agreement, the money will be transferred to a third-party FOREX vendor when required

Loan processing fee

  1. 1.00% to 2.00% of the loan amount

Rate of interest

  1. 10% to 16.50%
  2. Interest is calculated by considering the Avanse base rate (current rate as of 1 December 2024 is 14.55%) and spread

Avanse charges

  1. Pre-payment charges: Within six months of disbursal of the loan amount, no pre-payment charges will be allowed
  2. Charges for late payment of PMII (Pre-Monthly Instalment Interest) or EMI (Equated Monthly Installment): 2.00% per month
  3. Document handling charges (during foreclosure): Rs.2000 onwards plus GST
  4. Cheque or ECS bounce charges: Rs.500 per bounce plus GST

Loan repayment

  1. Minimum: 1 year
  2. Maximum: 15 years (including course duration)

Grace period

  1. Six months from the time of completion of the course
  2. Or, three months from the time of securing the first job

Repayment options

  1. EMI repayment during the course
  2. Step up repayment facility
  3. EMI repayment after moratorium period or holiday
  4. Partial or full interest servicing during the course

Domestic Education Loan

Avanse Financial Services provides four types of education loans to students pursuing their courses at Indian institutions or universities.

Study in India Loans

Avanse Financial Services offer education loans in India for various courses including executive MBA. Avanse Study in India Loans not only covers tuition fees but also covers expenses related to accommodation, purchasing books and other learning devices. The courses covered under this education loan are mentioned below:

  1. Colleges and universities (approved by AICTE, UGC, IMC and the Government) offer graduate, post-graduate and professional degree or diploma courses
  2. Courses offered by foreign institutions in India
  3. Professional and technical courses, such as management, medicine, engineering, aviation, and law
  4. Courses approved by Avanse Financial Services Ltd., such as vocational training, executive programmes, and other courses

Short Term Loans: Avanse Short Term Loans helps with curriculum and non-curriculum financing for children’s education. The school fees or online or offline tutoring course payments are done upfront by Avanse Financial Services which can be repaid in affordable monthly installment under this education loan scheme. Here are the features and benefits of Avanse Short Term Loans:

  1. Zero paperwork
  1. Fixed processing fee of Rs.999
  1. Loan amount of Rs.3 lakh
  1. Interest free for affiliated schools and institutions
  1. Zero pre-payment charges
  1. Three or six months EMI repayment
  2. Quick approval of loans

Skill Enhancement Loans: This is a skill development loan, covering course fees upfront with flexible, no-cost options. Repayment can be done within 24 months, thereby ensuring easy completion of the course without financial stress. The features and benefits of Avanse Skill Enhancement Loans are given below:

  1. Flexible repayment options
  1. Loan approval in three days
  1. For online courses, loans are offered without collateral
  1. Monthly interest starts at Rs.500
  1. The loan repayment tenure ranges between three to 36 months
  1. Provide convenient online loan application
  1. Offers no-cost loan options for several institutions

Executive Education Loans: Avanse Executive Education loans ensure stress-free financing of various postgraduate courses in Indian and international institutions for professionals. The courses covered under this education loan are given below:

  1. Postgraduate courses
  1. Management courses
  1. Vocational upgradation courses
  1. Specialist courses
  1. Courses that offer higher professional degree

Education Loan for Institutions

Avanse Financial Services provides loans for schools, colleges, coaching, and training institutes to help build infrastructure and to assist deserving students in achieving their academic aspirations despite financial constraints.

There are two types of loan options under Educational Institution Loan offered by Avanse Financial Services:

Secured Loan: Loan amount offered is up to Rs.5 corers for:

  1. Construction for enhancement of capacity
  1. Land or property purchase
  1. Renovation of buildings
  1. Technological and infrastructural development

Unsecured Loan: Offered to institutions who need working capital of amount up to Rs.50 lakh.

Eligibility Criteria

The candidates can apply for Student Loan International, Executive Education Loan, and Study in India Loans if they fulfil the eligibility criteria mentioned below:

Students

  1. Indian citizen
  2. Age 18 years or above
  3. Admission must be confirmed before final disbursal
  4. Co-borrower who earns in India

Co-borrowers

  1. Indian citizen
  2. Parent, legal guardian, sibling, or other blood relative
  3. Bank account in India
  4. Must be a primary debtor

Note that only after approval from Avanse Financial Services, the students can apply for various education loans, such a foreign education loan for graduate or post-graduate courses, and job-oriented professional or technical courses.

Documents Required to Apply for Avanse Education Loan

The following is the list of documents are required to apply for various education loans offered by Avanse Financial Services:

Applicant

  1. Two passport-sized color photographs
  2. Photo identity proof
  3. Proof of residential address
  4. Birth proof
  5. Admission proof
  6. Academic documents
  7. Signature verification
  8. Institution fee structure

Co-applicant

  1. Two passport-sized color photographs
  2. Photo identity proof
  3. Proof of residential address
  4. Birth proof
  5. Signature verification
  6. Relationship proof
  7. Collateral documents
  8. Proof of income
  9. Eight months’ bank statement

Additional co-applicant

Same as co-applicant

Guarantor

  1. Two passport-sized color photographs
  2. Photo identity proof
  3. Proof of residential address
  4. Birth proof
  5. Signature verification
  6. Collateral documents
  7. Proof of income

Documents required for applying for Educational Institution Loans are:

  1. Identity and address proof
  1. Application form with photograph
  1. Signature across the photograph on the application form
  1. Documents related to collateral and primary security
  1. Registration or incorporation certificate
  1. Partnership deeds, trust deed of organisation, MOA (Memorandum of Association), by-laws, or AOA (Articles of Association)
  1. Approval from the AICTE, CBSE, DTE, ICSE, or other relevant authorities
  1. previous three years’ financial report along with audit report
  1. Previous one year’s bank statement from the main operating account
  1. Loan statement and sanction letter since the inception of the organisation
  1. Previous three years’ income tax return
Avanse Education Loan Overview and Benefits

Expenses Covered Under Avanse Education Loan

The following is the list of expenses that will be covered under Avanse education loan:

  1. The entire amount of the tuition fees is covered as per the institute or university
  1. Travel expenses are covered up to Rs.75,000 for students travelling abroad
  1. The education loan covers 100% of the building fund, caution deposit or refundable deposit
  1. Living expenses of up to 75% will be covered under the Avanse education loan for students living abroad

Note:

  1. The refundable deposit covered under the education loan must not exceed 10% of the tuition fee and the candidates must provide receipts from the institution
  1. The 75% of the living expense must not exceed 20% of the tuition fee
  1. Living expenses include the purchase of computers, books and other requirements

FAQs on Avanse Education Loan

  • When should I apply for Avanse education loan to ensure that my course fee is paid on time?

    You should apply for Avanse education loan as soon as you decide to enroll in your preferred institute. This is because it may take six to eight weeks to disburse the fees to the institute.

  • What is Avanse pre-approved education loan?

    Avanse pre-approved education loan informs the institute that the student has the required fund to complete the course aboard. This also serves as a fund certificate which the international institutes for higher education may look for.

  • How long does it take to get Avanse education loan?

    For unsecured loans, it takes four to six days to disburse the loan amount after receiving the application form and all the documents. While it may take longer to disburse the loan amount in the case of secured loans.

  • Can I get Avanse education loan before admission?

    Yes, you can get Avanse education loan before admission under specific circumstances. The facility is currently available only for the Master's Level STEM Program in the United States of America.

  • What is the easiest way to apply for Avanse education loan?

    To apply for Avanse education loan, fill out the application form and provide the required documents along with the details of the loan requirement.

  • Does Avanse Financial Services offer education loans without security?

    Yes, Avanse Financial Services offer education loans without security (unsecured loans). For this type of loans students need not provide any collateral to get the required funds.

  • Will I have to provide 100% security value for education loan?

    No, you need not provide 100% security value for education loan as the requirement of security value is determined based on the credit rating and academic record.

  • How will fees be paid during the second and third semester of the course?

    After applying for Avanse education loan, Avanse Financial services will verify the details, such as duration of course and estimated fee amount per year. The student needs to provide a form every subsequent year that provides details about fee requirements so that the money is directly sent to the account of the institution.

  • Can I transfer my education loan from another lender to Avanse Financial Services?

    Yes, you can transfer your education loan from another lender to Avanse Financial Services as it offers a balance transfer facility to help you get your existing loan refinanced.

  • How to reach out to Avanse Financial Services if I have any query or complaint?

    For any queries or complaints, you can reach out to the customer service center of Avanse Financial Services by either calling at 1-800-266-0200 (toll-free) or writing at wecare@avanse.com.

  • Can I re-apply for Avanse education loan if my previous loan application is rejected?

    Yes, you can re-apply for Avanse education loan if your previous loan application has been rejected. Make sure to attach all the necessary documents, details entered in the application form and check the eligibility criteria before applying to avoid rejection.

  • Does Avanse Financial Services provide education loans for paid seats?

    Yes, Avanse Financial Services offers educational loans to the student who secured admission through management quota or paid seats.

  • Will the interest rate remain the same throughout the loan tenure?

    No, the interest rate will not remain the same throughout the loan tenure. This is because Avanse Financial Services offer floating rates which may fluctuate depending on the company policies and the economic conditions.

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