UniCloud360
Accepting applications — quick turnaround

Education shouldn't be limited by collateral.

UniCloud360 helps qualified students secure education loans through our banking partner — without the 1.5–2× tangible collateral traditional banks require.

No credit check. No document upload. 2-minute eligibility check.

Banking Partner

Hatton National Bank PLC

Hatton National Bank PLC

Licensed Commercial Bank · Regulated by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka · Member of the Deposit Insurance Scheme

Official lending partner

The Problem

The Collateral Paradox

Every year, thousands of A/L students in Sri Lanka earn the grades to enter degree programmes at government and accredited private institutions. They have the academic merit. They have the ambition. What they often lack is a land deed or a fixed deposit to pledge as security.

Traditional banks require collateral worth 1.5–2× the loan amount. For a family whose wealth is in education and hard work — not land titles — this is an insurmountable wall. Academic achievement becomes irrelevant.

UniCloud360 was built to break that wall. We assess your repayment capacity, not your family's property portfolio, and package pre-vetted files for our partner bank to review — so your future isn't decided by a title deed.

1.5–2×

Collateral required by traditional banks

Physical collateral required to apply through UniCloud360

Why UniCloud360

Built differently, for students

Quick Turnaround Times

We aim to give you an indicative response as quickly as possible after a complete submission.

Processing time is not guaranteed. Actual turnaround may vary.

No Physical Title Searches

Your application is assessed on income and repayment capacity — not property deeds or land titles.

Final bank approval may require additional documentation.

Direct-to-Institution Disbursement

Approved funds are disbursed directly to your institution, protecting both the student and the bank.

Subject to partner bank disbursement policy and institutional agreement.

The Process

How it works

Four steps from your first visit to a bank decision.

01

Check Indicative Eligibility

Answer 5 quick questions about your course, fees, and household income. No documents. No credit check.

02

Submit Your Details

If the score looks good, leave your contact info. We collect only what we need.

03

We Pre-screen & Package Your File

Our team reviews your application against the bank's current criteria and packages a clean file.

04

Partner Bank Reviews

Your packaged file goes to our partner bank for formal credit review and decision.

Loan Product

Education Loan — Key Terms

Indicative product parameters for the HNB Education Loan. All terms subject to credit evaluation and bank approval.

Loan Amount

LKR 100,000 – 5,000,000 (No mortgage required)

Up to LKR 20,000,000 for foreign universities (A mortgage will be required)

Maximum Tenor

12 years

Including grace period

Grace Period

Course period + 6 months

Repayments begin after the grace period ends

Age Limit

18 – 65 years

Applies to all borrowers on the application

Minimum Income

LKR 100,000 gross / month

Fixed salary or other income supported by bank statements

Equity Contribution

Minimum 10% of course fees

Proof of source of equity required

Borrower Structure

Student (main) + joint borrower

Joint borrower required if student has no repayment capacity. Joint borrower is individually and severally liable.

Resident Status

Sri Lankan Citizen

Residing in Sri Lanka, or studying overseas

Purpose

Covers educational expenses up to 90% of course costs as stated on the offer letter. Expenses must align with the academic program.

Disbursement

Funds are disbursed directly to the university or institution as per the offer letter — not to the student's personal account.

Currency: LKR only · Security determined by credit evaluation · All information is indicative and subject to change without notice.

Applicants

What students say

Real experiences from students and families who applied through UniCloud360.

I didn't think I'd qualify — we have no property to pledge. UniCloud360 showed me there was another way. The process was straightforward and the team kept me informed at every step.

Nimal P.

BSc Engineering Student

Private Engineering Institute, Colombo

My daughter was accepted into a private medical college but we had no collateral. UniCloud360 guided us through the entire process with HNB. Very professional and transparent.

Dilani W.

Parent / Guardian

Private Medical College, Western Province

The eligibility check was fast and accurate. No unnecessary document uploads, no hidden charges. I had an answer within two business days.

Kasun R.

BSc IT Student

Private IT Faculty, Colombo

As a student from outside Colombo, I wasn't sure if this would work for me. UniCloud360 handled everything remotely — no need to visit a bank branch. Really convenient.

Thilini S.

Business Management Student

Private Business School, Kandy

We were worried about the interest rates and repayment terms. The team explained everything clearly before we committed. Transparent process from start to finish.

Ruwan M.

Parent / Guardian

Private Design College, Colombo

I was studying abroad and assumed getting a loan from Sri Lanka would be complicated. UniCloud360 made it surprisingly simple — the entire application was done online.

Amali F.

MSc Data Science Student

Overseas University, Australia

Testimonials are representative of applicant experiences. Individual outcomes vary.

Questions

Frequently asked