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Study Abroad Budget & Financial Planning Guide
Smart money strategies — education loans, scholarships, forex tips, and budgeting hacks that can save you ₹5-10 lakhs on your study abroad journey.
Created by Dr. Karan Gupta, Harvard Business School alumnus
Based on 27+ years counselling 160,000+ students
Updated for 2026 with latest deadlines and data
What's Inside This Guide
Financial planning can make or break your study abroad dreams. This guide covers the true cost of studying abroad (with hidden costs most students miss), education loan comparison across 10+ Indian banks and international lenders, scholarship strategies, forex card selection and timing tips that save lakhs, monthly budgeting frameworks for students, working-while-studying income potential, tax planning (Section 80E benefits), and emergency financial planning. All figures in INR with real 2026 rates and EMI calculations.
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