Housing Development Finance Corporation Limited or HDFC Bank started its operations in the year 1995 as a scheduled commercial bank. It is one of the Indian banks, which provide student loans to students willing to pursue higher education in India or abroad. Scroll down the page to learn more about HDFC Bank student loans.

Student Loans – Eligibility

Candidates willing to apply for HDFC Bank student loan should be Indian citizen. Applicants should be between 16-35 years of age. Collateral security is essential for loans above Rs. 7.5 lakhs. A co-applicant is necessary if you are applying for full time courses.

The eligible courses for HDFC student loan are undergraduate and postgraduate courses in the fields of management, engineering, medicine, computer applications, fine arts and designing, hotel and hospitality, architecture and pure science. The other courses eligible for loans are distance learning programs, air hostess training courses, SAP, GNIIT and ERP. The institutes should be recognized by competent government body or even by AICTE.

• The maximum amount of loan granted for education in India is Rs.10 lakhs and Rs. 20 lakhs for education in abroad. The rate of interest offered is attractive.
• Repayment of loan commences either one year after the course ends or six months after one gets a job. It depends on which one is earlier to the other.
• Tenure of seven years is available for the loans and the customers will also get tax benefit.
• The entire procedure is hassle free and approvals are given at the earliest.
• Candidates may also fill and submit the online application form available. The representatives of the bank will contact with the applicants as soon as possible.

• The expenses covered by HDFC Bank student loan covers money to be paid as college and hostel charges, examination fees, library and laboratory fees, refundable deposit, caution deposit and other charges.
• The loan also includes travel expenses for studying abroad, essential articles required for completing the course and other educational costs.