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What is the Eskwelabs Study Now, Pay Later Feature with Bukas?
Read this blog post to understand our Study Now, Pay Later feature with Bukas for the Data Analytics Bootcamp and Data Science Fellowship.
We’ve compiled everything you need to know about the Study Now, Pay Later feature for the Data Analytics Bootcamp and the Data Science Fellowship with Bukas. In this blog post we take the key points below and go into more detail for each one.
Key points in this Admissions Team blog post:
Study Now, Pay Later for the Data Analytics Bootcamp with Bukas
Who is Bukas? Why have we partnered with them?
What does the Study Now, Pay Later feature with Bukas include for the Data Analytics Bootcamp?
What is the breakdown of payment of Bukas for those availing the Study Now, Pay Later feature of the Data Analytics Bootcamp?
What are the steps to apply for this Study Now, Pay Later feature for the Data Analytics Bootcamp with Bukas?
Important dates to remember for the Data Analytics Bootcamp
Study Now, Pay Later for the Data Science Fellowship with Bukas
What does the Study Now, Pay Later feature with Bukas include for the Data Science Fellowship?
What is the breakdown of payment of Bukas for those availing the Study Now, Pay Later feature of the Data Science Fellowship?
What are the steps to apply for this Study Now, Pay Later feature for the Data Science Fellowship with Bukas?
Important dates to remember for the Data Science Fellowship
General Bukas FAQs about the Study Now, Pay Later feature
If this is your first time hearing about Eskwelabs’ “Study Now, Pay Later” feature, then we recommend reading this quick intro. But if you’re ready to dive into the Study Now, Pay Later feature with Bukas, proceed to the next paragraphs below.
What is the Study Now Pay, Later feature? For Data Analytics Bootcamp students and Data Science Fellowship students who are interested in financing the cost of their tuition with the added support of a loan provider (aka a financing partner), then we’re happy to announce that Bukas is a loan provider for both the Data Analytics Bootcamp and the Data Science Fellowship.
In this blog post specifically, we will be focusing on the Study Now, Pay Later feature with Bukas. If you want to read about the Study Now, Pay Later feature with InvestEd, then go to this blog post .
Who is Bukas? Why have we partnered with them?
Bukas is “is committed to building a better tomorrow for the Filipino family by providing affordable tuition payment plans. Join the thousands of student borrowers using Bukas and focus more on achieving your dreams.”
Study Now, Pay Later for the Data Analytics Bootcamp with Bukas
What does the Study Now, Pay Later feature with Bukas include for the Data Analytics Bootcamp?
Excluding loan interest, the total loan amount is Php 35,840. The monthly payment depends on your plan with Bukas.
What is the breakdown of payment of Bukas for those availing the Study Now, Pay Later feature of the Data Analytics Bootcamp?
What are the steps to apply for this Study Now, Pay Later feature for the Data Analytics Bootcamp with Bukas?
Get accepted to the Data Analytics Bootcamp.
Indicate Bukas as your tuition option in the Acceptance Form.
Create an account in the Bukas app.
Submit a complete loan application form with no revisions needed.
Sign the Bukas contract.
Important dates to remember for the Data Analytics Bootcamp
Admissions are ongoing for Data Analytics Bootcamp Cohort 10. Classes for Cohort 10 start on May 2, 2023.
Deadline for Bukas application: April 21, 2023
First due date: 1 month after the disbursement to Eskwelabs
That is it for the Data Analytics Bootcamp! In the next section of this blog post we’ll talk about the Study Now, Pay Later feature with Bukas specifically for the Data Science Fellowship.
Study Now, Pay Later for the Data Science Fellowship with Bukas
What does the Study Now, Pay Later feature with Bukas include for the Data Science Fellowship?
Excluding loan interest, the total loan amount isPhp 60,000. The monthly payment depends on your plan with Bukas.
What is the breakdown of payment of Bukas for those availing the Study Now, Pay Later feature of the Data Science Fellowship?
What are the steps to apply for this Study Now, Pay Later feature for the Data Science Fellowship with Bukas?
Get accepted to the Data Science Fellowship.
Indicate Bukas as your tuition option in the Acceptance Form.
Create an account in the Bukas app.
Submit a complete loan application form with no revisions needed.
Pay the upfront down payment. Method 1 - Bank (Bank transfer, deposit, Gcash) with 12% VAT. Upfront down payment: Php 9,440.48 Method 2 - Stripe (Credit/debit card payment) with 3.5% transaction fee. Upfront down payment: Php 8,724.02
Sign the Bukas contract.
Important dates to remember for the Data Science Fellowship
Admissions are ongoing for the Data Science Fellowship Cohort 12. Classes for Cohort 12 start on September 12, 2023.
Deadline for Bukas application: September 1, 2023
First due date: 1 month after the disbursement to Eskwelabs
Now we’re done taking a more detailed look at the Study Now, Pay Later feature for both programs. Let’s proceed to general FAQs. The FAQs below are applicable to both the Data Analytics Bootcamp and Data Science Fellowship!
General Bukas FAQs about the Study Now, Pay Later feature
What are the requirements?
Proof of acceptance to the program (Eskwelabs contract)
Proof of income of guarantor
Valid government-issued ID
Active mobile number and email address
Emergency contact / guardian (can be the same as your guarantor)
Proof of down payment to Eskwelabs (only applicable to the Data Science Fellowship)
What if I want to pay my fees in less than 12 months?
You may opt to pre-terminate your contract or pay the full amount earlier and you will even receive rebates. Just email Bukas before making your last deposit if you plan to pre-terminate your account so they can send you a recalculated amount that reflects your rebates.
Can I pay the first 3 months’ fees all at once?
Yes, you may make advance payments if you wish. Any amount paid in excess to a certain month’s due date will be credited as an advance payment for the following months.
What if I pay my monthly fees late?
There is a 5% late fee for the unpaid past due amount.
How do I keep track of my payments and ensure I don’t miss my due dates?
Once your plan is activated, there is an online tracker for your completed payments and monthly dues and deadlines on the Bukas website.
Alright! That’s the end of this blog post about our Study Now, Pay Later feature with Bukas.
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