Funding options for international students are quite limited nowadays however there is still an option quoted on many schools' websites - Paras Educational Fund ( https://www.isloan.org ) They are offering 7-9% loans payable in 20 years with grace period during study+6months. Paras is working with international students from ANY country - their key requirement is a US citizen or a green card holder as a co-signor. There is not much information on the web - I couldn't find any representative recent feedback. Seems like people are either praying or blaming them on different forums but as all accounts are with very few posts info doesn't look very trustworthy. If there is anyone with adequate personal experience on Paras - please share info as it might be extremely helpful for B-School applicants. In the meantime as I started application with them I'll also share my personal experience.

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ansh11333

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Paras foundation helps Indian students who desire to study abroad with the loan they need. They are truely doing a great job out there. I will definitely recommend it as the interest rate which they are offering is the lowest and the repayment are done in an easy way. Keep doing the good work paras.
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Loan processing of students for studying abroad has been made very simple by The Paras Education Foundation(TPEF).

I would recommend others to contact The Paras Education Foundation to know the difference between TPEF and other financing organisations.

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okay seeing how many people with one posts just randomly dropped by to praise Paras I'm pretty sure it's artificial traffic and something is fishy. Do wait for an authentic user to post his/her experience.

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Paras education provide education loan to students to pursue their dream of studying abroad. They can repay their loans after finishing the education which does not create burden on them or their family.

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I would highly recommend everyone to consider Paras foundation for managing your finances when studying abroad. Paras Foundation has a very smooth process which will not be a burden for you while you have many other things to be taken care of while going abroad. Besides, it provides the best interest rates amongst all the fincancial providers. I have completed 1 year studying abroad and my experience with paras in terms of disbursement, interest repayment and communication once you are in abroad has been very good .

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I would highly recommend everyone to consider Paras foundation for managing your finances when studying abroad. Paras Foundation has a very smooth process which will not be a burden for you while you have many other things to be taken care of while going abroad. Besides, it provides the best interest rates amongst all the fincancial providers. I have completed 1 year studying abroad and my expereince with paras in terms of disbursement, interest repayment and communication once you are in abroad has been very good .