Student Loan

An FNB Student Loan offers you the help you need. Reach your potential while enjoying the benefits of a personalised interest rate and an interest-only repayment, for a 12-month period. It can be used for tuition fees, accommodation, equipment, other study material and devices.

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Features and benefits

You may apply for additional funds on an annual basis if you are studying over more than one year.

Personalised interest rate

Get a tailored interest rate and up to R450,000 to help fund your studies.

Flexible payment options

Pay only interest and fees for a 12 month period and then start repaying interest, fees, charges and capital thereafter.

Credit life insurance

We make sure you are covered with our credit insurance. Credit life insurance is compulsory for the student loan. Our Customer Protection Plan covers the principal debtor and student in the event of death, temporary and permanent disability. Alternatively, you may provide a suitable credit life insurance policy if you wish to use your own.

Applying made easy

Apply anywhere and at any time conveniently and easily on the FNB App or by contacting your private advisor.

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Qualifying criteria

The person who applies for the loan must meet the requirements below. This person is called the principal debtor. In most instances, the principal debtor is the parent or sponsor applying for funds to be used for the student's tuition, accommodation etc.

•Have a minimum income of R3,000 deposited into your account

•Be permanently employed or self-employed

•The applicant and student must have a South African ID

•The student must be registered with a recognised tertiary institution

Required documents

For an FNB customer

•Proof of enrolment from the educational institution / proof of registration

•Student ID

For a non-FNB customer
• South African green barcoded ID or smart ID card
• Latest 3 months' payslip or 3 months' bank statement (latest 6 months' bank statements and ITA34 for self-employed customers)
• Proof of residence not older than 3 months
• Proof of enrolment from the educational institution / proof of registration
• Student ID

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