Student Loan

Heading to college for the first time or returning for another year? We can help with all expenses related to your studies such as course fees, acccomodation, travel and more.

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Loan Application Process

How to Apply for a loan with Carlow Credit Union!

1

Become a Member

Join Carlow Credit Union and avail of numerous tailored benefits, outstanding cumstomer service and amazing community

2

Calculate your Loan

Estimate how much you could borrow and calculate your repayments: weekly, fortnightly or monthly using our online calculator.

3

Apply for Loan Online

Start your application: You can apply for a loan with us online, over the phone or in person at any of our offices.

4

Sit back and relax!

The decisions are made quickly on loan applications and we can transfer the money directly to your bank account.

Our Loans

Apply for a loan with interest rates that suit you!

Maximum Loan Amount :
Maximum Loan Term :


Term

Repayment Frequency
APR
6.71%
Repayments
Total
APR
6.71%
Repayments
Total
APR
6.71%
Repayments
Total
APR
6.71%
Repayments
Total

This calculator is for illustrative purposes only, to give you, the borrower, an overview of the potential cost of borrowing. The Credit Union, or any of its staff, cannot be held responsible for any errors. Please note that this calculator only provides an indicative quote and actual repayments may vary.

Representative example

We understand how expensive student life can be and that’s why we are here to help. Our 6.5% rate is among the best in the market allowing you to save more money in the long run. Prioritise your studies and financial wellbeing at the same time with a credit union student loan

Loan Amount

€5,000

Rate of interest - APR

6.71%

Loan Term

3 years

Total interest

€517

Montly Repayment

€153

Total Cost of Credit

€5,517

Our minimum loan is €500 and the most you can borrow with us is €140,000. Savings may be required as collateral depending on the amount you wish to borrow.

You can apply for a loan today even if you never saved with us in the past!

Members subject to PAYE must submit 1 recent payslip, dated within the last 2 months which shows cumulative Gross Pay and Taxation Balances OR must submit 3 months bank statements where the most recent salary transaction is dated within 2 months of the date of application.

Self Employed Members must submit a copy of the most recent Balancing Statement from the Revenue Commissioners or relevant tax authority

Members on social welfare payments must submit the 1 most recent social welfare slip which must be dated within the last 2 months of the date of application OR must submit 3 months bank statements where the most recent social welfare transactions are dated within the last 2 months of the date of application.

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