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STUDENT BORROWING​

Finance your future or your child's future with an education loan.

If you or your child are entering post-secondary studies, your tuition fees, textbooks, laptop, living expenses, and transportation costs can all be covered with this one loan.  Education loans are a great option for those who do not qualify for Canada Student Loans or need to top up the amount available through that program.

Who Might Use this Product?

Individuals who are enrolled in post-secondary programs of at least 60% full-time studies and require financial assistance with the costs of education.

Cost Savings and Member Benefit

  • Decisions are made locally, to ensure you get a response as quickly as possible
  • Make interest-only payments while attending school
  • No age limit
  • No application fee
  • No penalties to re-pay early
  • Access funds from your education loan with our no fee Growth Account
  • Members are eligible for cash rebates through our Member Rewards program

Convenient and Flexible

  • Re-advanceable (funds can be re-borrowed once principle is paid back)
  • Funds can be advanced by phone, email or in person
  • Variety of payment options available

                   - Payment frequency of weekly, bi-weekly, semi-monthly or monthly

                   - Term up to 10 years on balances less than $20,000

                   - Term up to 20 years on balances greater than $20,000

                   - Automatic payment transfers available


Peace of Mind

  • Peace of mind knowing you have funds available for your education

                   - Aggregate maximum of $10,000 per year of classes

                   - Education loan can be used to supplement a government student loan, if additional funds are needed

  • Loan insurance available 

Information about your Education Loan

You have many different ways to access your account information or history

  • In-branch assistance
  • Immediate access via Online Banking or Mobile App
  • Monthly detailed statements, including e-statements

Good to Know

  • Must meet certain approval conditions
  • Confirmation of student enrolment from your post-secondary educational institution is required annually
  • Maximum of $40,000 unsecured for individual student
  • Additional security may be requested depending on the limit requested
  • Full re-payment starts 6 months after finishing school
  • Life insurance on the student is a requirement for full amortization period of the loan
  • The student must maintain their Growth Account with Unity Credit Union as their primary account for the duration of loan
Insurance for what matters most.
We offer loan insurance options for payment protection on personal loans. Our Account Managers can help you choose the options that are right for you.
Loan Insurance
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