Not sure how to pay for your studies? Talk to us, we can help you. Our study loan offers you the opportunity to borrow funds at a low interest rate to support yourself or someone you would like to benefit from study funding. Take up a study loan with us, it could be the best thing for your future.
Cover your complete study experience
Finance your full tertiary experience from the tuition fees, accommodation, study books and technical equipment you need for your studies.
Get the best interest rates
If you take out our study loan and you’re offered a lower interest rate elsewhere, we’ll beat it. Terms and conditions apply.
To qualify for the loan, you must be a South African citizen or person living in South Africa permanently and earn more than R3 000 a month. The loan can be in the name of:
A parent, who has proof of income
A sponsor or guardian, who has proof of income
A part-time student, who is full-time employed and has proof of income
An Absa Study Loan can be taken out by a student studying full-time or part-time at any of the following institutions:
University, university of technology, agricultural college, technical vocational education and training college (TVET)
Any private study institution registered at a Sector Education and Training Authority (SETA) and accredited by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA)
Online study courses accredited by the United States Department of Education or the UK Government of Higher Education Quality Assurance Agency (QAA). The borrower is required to be based in South Africa.
Aviation training from an approved training organisation (ATO) which has been approved by SA Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA).
Yes, a study loan can be taken out for each year of study.
We finance both undergraduate and postgraduate qualifications – the duration of the course must be more than two months
You can apply for a minimum amount of R15 000
The study loan will only cover one year’s tuition fees and associated costs. You will need to re-apply the following year if you proceed with your studies
A study loan is awarded based on each customer’s risk and affordability
You may include the following with your loan:
– Prescribed text books
-Tuition fees including your registration
-Accommodation (Only full-time students who are not living with family)
You can opt to make capital and interest repayments or;
You can repay interest only for a period of 12 months.
When topping up an existing study loan, you may repay interest only for a further 12 months.
Get a Credit Protection Plan
Be prepared for the unexpected and have peace of mind knowing that you are covered. The Absa Credit Protection Plan will cover you in the event of death, disability, critical illness, terminal illness or loss of income. Credit life insurance is mandatory for all study loans.
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