Education & Back to School Loans

Whether you’re heading to college, starting a postgraduate course or getting the kids ready for a new school year, we have loan options to help spread the cost.

Choose the loan that best suits what you need.

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Education Loan 6.99%

For college, university and further education costs.

Our Education Loan is designed to help with the larger costs associated with third-level and further education.

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What can you borrow for?

College or university tuition fees

Postgraduate or Master’s fees

Approved course fees

Back to School Loan 10.4%

For the everyday costs of getting ready for school.

From uniforms and books to a new laptop or school supplies, our Back to School Loan can help make those seasonal expenses more manageable.

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What can you borrow for?

School uniforms and footwear

Books and stationery

School bags and supplies

Laptops, tablets or other educational equipment

School fees

Other back-to-school expenses

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Find the right loan for you and we'll give you the right support.

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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.

Rep. Example for Education Loan

Loan amount

€2,000

Interest rate - APR

7.22% APR

Loan term

2 Years

Monthly

€90

Weekly

€21

Interest

€149

Need more Information?

contact our lending team by email loans@palmerstowncu.ie or by phone at 01 626 5621.

Warning - if you do not meet your repayment, your account can go into arrears. This may affect your ability to take a loan in future.

Warning - Loans are subject to T&C's.

Palmerstown Credit Union is regulated by the Central Bank of ireland. (79CU)

Got Questions?

If you have any questions or need assistance, please do not hesitate to contact us. Our friendly team is here to help you with any inquiries you may have in relation to a loan or other services.

Phone: 01 626 5621
In-Person: Visit our office on 48 Manor Road, Dublin 20
Email: info@palmertowncu.ie

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know

Ready to Apply?

To ensure a smooth application process, we’ll ask for:

  • 3 most recent payslips
  • Proof of any other household income
  • Bank statements for the past 3 months

NOTE: Additional documentation may be requested depending on your circumstances.

Once your application and supporting documents are submitted, one of our team members will get back to you as soon as possible with an update.

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How to Apply

Apply for a loan either online or in branch.

Apply Online

Apply Online

Submit your loan application through our Mobile App or on your Computer.

Let’s Talk About Your Goals!

Let’s Talk About Your Goals!

Our friendly team is here to help you with any inquiries you may have.

Students can enjoy free banking with our Current Account

At Palmerstown Credit Union, we are thrilled to offer free Current Accounts to members enrolled in full-time courses (21+ hours per week) for one year*. The Current Account includes access to:

  • Free day-to-day banking*
  • Debit card with contactless payments
  • Apple Pay & Google Pay
  • Online and Mobile Banking

*Terms & Conditions apply.

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