We know how frustrating it is to juggle finance while pursuing quality education in both Malaysia and overseas. That’s why EasyUni, a local education website for student has come up with some of the most popular education loan schemes available here in Malaysia, as a guide for students to reach their passions and dreams.
The top 4 loans available to prospective students are PTPTN, KOJADI, MARA and MIED, with an addition of a top-up loan scheme called SPP1M.
1. PERBADANAN TABUNG PENDIDIKAN TINGGI NASIONAL (PTPTN)
PTPTN was established under the National Higher Education Fund Corporation Act 1997 to provide and manage education saving schemes for students aiming for higher education studies including Diplomas, Advanced Diplomas, First Degrees, Master’s Degrees, PhDs and other professional courses.
This loan scheme covers a wide range of courses but does not cover private pre-university courses such as MUFY, AUSMATS, A-Levels, and various Matriculations studies.
There are 3 categories to guide you on how PTPTN will sponsor an individual. These categories depend on the household income of a family and the course and institution an individual decides to study in. Have a look at these categories:
- Category A – Household income of below RM4,000 and BR1M recipient will receive a maximum amount of loan
- Category B – Household income of below RM8,000 and above RM4,000 will receive 75% of the maximum amount of loan
- Category C – Household income of above RM8,000 will receive 50% of the maximum amount of loan
Additionally, if students are able to achieve a First Class Honors and a CGPA of 3.70, the loan will directly be converted into a scholarship! If not, repayments are expected 6 months after graduation with a flat rate interest of 1%.
2. KOPERASI JAYADIRI MALAYSIA BERHAD (KOJADI)
KOJADI was established in 1981 to provide financial aid for their members who are considering tertiary education. Currently, KOJADI offers 13 loan schemes that caters to a variety of education courses, as listed below:
A. KOJADI Higher Education Loan Scheme (HELS)
B. KOJADI Special Education Loan Scheme (SELS), an extension of HELS for member-students who are ineligible for HELS loan, including:
- KOJADI Vocational Education Loan Scheme (S-VELS)
- KOJADI Institute Education Loan Scheme (S-JELS)
- KOJADI Education Loan Scheme for TARC Graduates (S-TAR)
- KOJADI Education Loan Scheme for Local University Studies (S-LUS)
- KOJADI Education Loan Scheme for Foreign University Studies (S-FUS)
- KOJADI Education Loan Scheme for Independent Secondary School Certificate Holders (S-ISS)
- KOJADI Education Loan Scheme for Early Childhood Education (S-ECE)
- KOJADI Education Loan Scheme for Overseas Postgraduate Studies (S-LPS)
- KOJADI Education Loan Scheme for Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (S-UTAR)
- KOJADI Education Loan Scheme for Students of Foundation Programmes (S-PUF)
C. KOJADI Education Loan Scheme for MINOR (ELSM)
Here’s some information on how to be eligible, apply and repay your loans from KOJADI:
Amount of loans that can be applied for are RM10,000, RM15,000, RM20,000, RM25,000, RM 30,000 and RM35,000. New members of KOJADI will get an interest rate of 6.8% on the first year and 7.8% on the second year onward for new members of KOJADI. Existing members of KOJADI with a minimum of 5 years membership will get an interest rate of 5.8% on the first year and 6.8% on the second year onwards.
Repayments are expected to commence on the 4th month after students have completed their studies. Before that, loan interest up to 4 months during the study period will also be waived if repayments are done at the time. The tentative monthly repayments amount depends on how much an individual has borrowed, as shown in the infographic above.
3. SKIM PRIHATIN PENDIDIKAN 1MALAYSIA (SPP1M)
Through collaboration between Maybank and Yayasan Peneraju, SPP1M is designed to provide financial aid to benefit Malaysian students who are pursuing a Bachelor of Master’s Degree in local private or public universities. SPP1M acts as a top-up education loan scheme, to further help students reach their education goals!
SPP1M covers a wide range of courses from local universities including:
- Asia Pacific University of Technology and Innovation (APU)
- Binary University of Management
- Cyberjaya University College of Medical Sciences
- International Medical University
- Infrastructure University of Kuala Lumpur
- Management and Science University
- Monash University Malaysia
- Multimedia University
- Nilai University
- Sunway University
- Swinburne University of Technology Sarawak Campus
- Taylor’s University
- Universiti Kuala Lumpur
- Universiti Teknologi Petronas
- Universiti Tenaga Nasional
- Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman
- Universiti Tun Abdul Razak
With a maximum loan up to RM200,000, students can study their most interested courses and build a career of passion for themselves. Repayment of loans starts upon employment of 6 months after completion of study.
4. MAJLIST AMANAH RAKYAT (MARA)
Since its beginning in 1966, MARA runs as a scholarship program and loan scheme for Malaysian students from Bumiputera who also qualify for their loan schemes. Priority is even given to Malaysian students attending Malaysian universities, but are not only restricted to them. Here is an overview of the eligibility, application process and repayment system for MARA:
Once your application is made, the allowance eligible will be stated on the offer letter given by MARA. Monthly allowance can range between RM500 to RM700 based on family income.
Upon completion of study, students may convert their full loans into a scholarship with a 75% discount based on an academic excellence by maintaining a CGPA of 2.75 or above. Students will need to submit a few documents including a copy of the degree, copies of transcript for all semesters and a copy of their identity card to MARA to convert their loan.
5. MAJU INSTITUTE OF EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT (MIED)
Started in 1984, MIED has since provided and supported students in need to assist them in their dream to pursue a higher education. Today, MIED is one of the most trusted provider of study loans to the members of Malaysian Indian community.
MIED offers a maximum of RM50,000 study loans to recognized universities in the public higher education institutions (IPTA), private higher education institutions (IPTS), and overseas or foreign universities recognized by Jabatan Perkhidmatan Awam (JPA). These loans will cover part of an individual's tuition fees and will be paid directly to the institutions.
Shortlisted candidates for the MIED student loan will be expected to attend a selection interview at the MIED office after an arranged date and time.
Repayments will also be expected 6 months from the time of completion of studies with an imposed 4% per annum administrative charge.
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