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Learn While You Earn Loans

Learn while Earning ..... wooo RCCU is doing it again with the interest of its members.

 
Who Will Qualify?
Employed members who have been accepted for a  programme of study at an tertiary level  institution and have the capacity to repay a loan can qualify for Learn While You Earn loans.  Parents can apply for  this facility for children who are not yet employed. Self-employed persons can also qualify.   

Non-Members must become Members 

Persons interested in this facility who are not yet members of RCCU will need to join the Society.  She/he will come in to the Member Services Department with the following documents:
· Photo ID --DSS card,  Driver’s License, passport       · Utility bill with name and current address.  If a bill is not available a reference letter from a   pastor, priest, school principal/teacher, employer, police officer will be accepted                                

· At least $70 to purchase one RCCU Share at $50 and for covering new account fees of $20.

 

Cost

    What costs will RCCU finance?   
  • Tuition
  • Books
  • Exams,
  • Other associated costs (eg computer)

 

What is Needed

   What will the member need to bring in?  
  • Job letter (RCCU will provide a form)
  • Two consecutive and recent salary slips
  • Letter of acceptance from an accredited school
  • Cost of programme
  • Invoice for computer and other major school-related costs

 

Loan Terms

   Loan Terms
  • Minimum Savings: 5% of loan amount
  • Repayment Period:  Up to 6 years for unsecured loans
  • Interest Rate:  11%  on reducing balance
  • Loan Limit:  $20,000 in Character (unsecured)  loans (inclusive of other Character loans )
  • First time borrowers:  A co-maker may be required  
  • Disbursements:   Funds will be  disbursed to the education institution and suppliers

 

Loan Processing

  Loan Processing
  • The applicant will call the Loans Department at 255-2128 for an appointment with a Loans Officer.  
  • The officer will conduct an interview and analyse the member’s  income and expenses. The member’s capacity to repay the loan, character and credit rating will be examined.
  • Where multiple disbursements are required, the loan will be processed as a Revolving (Open –End) Loan.  
 

Other Information

 Other Information

 

Some employers refund education costs when an employee completes an approved course of study.

 

The borrower can claim Education loan interest payments, of up to $5000 annually when filing taxes.

 

What is a Character Loan?   It is an unsecured  loan of a fixed amount above savings that can be granted  to  a member with a  good credit rating who has successfully repaid previous loans.  The loan is granted on the member’s signature.    With the special   Learn While You Earn facility, a member with a good credit rating can qualify for character loans of $20,000 above savings.