Education Loan for USA — Key Details
₹2 Crore+
Max Loan Amount
9.5%
Interest Rate From
F-1 Student Visa
Visa Type
3–5 Days
Approval Time
Key Requirement: I-20 form required for F-1 visa; GRE/GMAT score above 310/700 helps get better rates from NBFCs
Which Courses & Universities Are Covered?
Eligible courses: MS, MBA, PhD, MiM, MEM, MPH
Popular universities: MIT, Stanford, Harvard, Cornell, Carnegie Mellon, USC, NYU, UMich, and 500+ more recognised institutions in USA.
Documents Required for Education Loan
- Admission letter / Offer letter from university
- Academic marksheets — 10th, 12th, and graduation
- Co-applicant KYC: Aadhaar, PAN Card, Passport
- Income proof: Latest 3 salary slips OR 2 years ITR
- Bank statements (last 6 months)
- Fee structure / Cost of education certificate from university
- Collateral documents if applicable (property papers, FD certificate)
- I-20 form required for F-1 visa; GRE/GMAT score above 310/700 helps get better rates from NBFCs documents (arranged by Study LEAP)
Interest Rates & Repayment
| Lender | Type | Rate | Max Amount | Collateral |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SBI Global Ed-Vantage | PSB | 8.15%–11.15% | ₹2 Crore+ | Above ₹7.5L |
| HDFC Credila | NBFC | 9.50%–13.00% | No upper limit | Flexible |
| Avanse Financial | NBFC | 10.50%–13.50% | ₹2 Crore+ | Optional |
| Auxilo Finserve | NBFC | 10.00%–14.00% | ₹2 Crore+ | Not required |
| Axis Bank | PSB | 13.70%–15.20% | ₹2 Crore+ | Above ₹7.5L |
Tax Benefit: 100% of interest paid on your USA education loan is deductible under Section 80E — no upper limit — for up to 8 consecutive years. At 30% tax bracket, this saves ₹1L+ per year.
Why Study LEAP for Your USA Education Loan?
- We are official DSA partners of HDFC Credila, Avanse, and Auxilo
- We process USA loans specifically — including I-20 form required for F-1 visa; GRE/GMAT score above 310/700 helps get better rates from NBFCs
- Loan up to ₹2Cr+ for top-ranked USA universities
- Collateral-free up to ₹40 lakh for eligible profiles
- Visa financial documents arranged simultaneously — no delay
- Available lenders: HDFC Credila, Avanse, Auxilo, Axis Bank, SBI
- Free consultation — Mon to Sat, 9 AM–7 PM