Educational Loan Scheme (GMFDC)
The scheme aims to provide financial assistance for technical and non-technical education that creates employment or job opportunities for beneficiaries. Through this scheme, loans are provided to eligible students from minority communities for studies within India and abroad.
About This Scheme
Benefits
₹1.5 L · annual
1. For studies within India, a maximum loan of ₹1,50,000/- per year and up to ₹7,50,000/- for a five-year course can be obtained.
₹2.5 L
1. For medical courses within India, ₹2,50,000/- for 1 year and ₹12,50,000/- for 5 years can be obtained.
₹3.0 L
1. For abroad studies, a maximum loan of ₹3,00,000/- for 1 year and ₹15,00,000/- for 5 years is provided.
1. The annual interest rate on this loan is 3%.
₹98.0K · annual
Note 1: If the applicant’s annual family income is up to ₹98,000 in rural areas or ₹1,20,000 in urban areas, the loan is provided at a concessional interest rate of 3% per annum.
₹1.2 L
Note 2: According to the National Corporation's Credit Line-2, for families with an income of ₹1,20,000/- up to ₹8,00,000, the interest rate is 5% for female students and 8% for male students.
Note 3: The loan and interest amount is to be repaid in 60 equal monthly installments within five years from the date of completion of studies or from the date of getting a job, whichever is earlier.
Note 4: Penalty interest at the rate of 2% is payable on delayed payments.
Eligibility
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Required Documents
- ✦Identity Proof
- ✦Address Proof
- ✦Income Certificate
- ✦Minority Certificate
- ✦Educational Qualification Certificate
- ✦Bank Passbook
- ✦Any other documents as required
✦ Required ◦ Optional
How to Apply
Quick Info
- Level
- Central Government
- Max benefit
- ₹3.0 L
