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  The government is now offering up to £11,222 in Postgraduate L o ans to English master's students looking to study at a UK university. But are you eligible for the loan? Unsurprisingly, the Postgraduate Loan (also known as the  Master's Loan ) comes with its fair share of small print that can be hard to get your head around at first. There's a lot of info to take in, but luckily we've done the hard work for you by simmering it all down to the cold hard facts. So, if you're considering doing a master's degree now or in the future, or you're already on a postgrad course, read on to find out exactly what funding is on offer, and whether the Postgraduate Loan is right for you. What's in this guide? Eligibility for Postgraduate Student Loans The cost of studying a master's degree How much is the Postgraduate Loan? How is the Postgraduate Loan paid? Repaying your Postgraduate Loan Can you get a Postgraduate Loan if you already have a Student Loan? How to...

  Thinking about postgraduate study, but worried about the cost? We’ll let you in on a little secret – you can do a Master's in Europe for free (and in English)! Credit: ShutterOK -  Shutterstock If you're stuck between travelling or further study after graduating, why not combine both and do an MA in Europe? The best part is it could be completely free! You can now get postgrad loans to cover the cost of studying an MA in  England ,  Wales ,  Scotland  and  Northern Ireland , but it'll still add to your pile of student debt and you'll likely have to stump up for living costs. But many countries in Europe have state-funded universities meaning that EU students can  study for free ! We've picked out some of the best options. Brexit disclaimer:  After the UK leaves the EU it's likely the situation will change and UK students may not have the same access to free education abroad. We'll update this article when we know more. Is university fr...

  If you don't have the cash needed to study your dream degree, why not try crowdfunding? It might sound pretty daunting, but plenty of students have done it before. Here's how... Credit: Maksym Povozniuk (foregound), Felipe Teixeira (background) –  Shutterstock If you're struggling to pull together the funds you need to get yourself to university, crowdfunding probably isn't the first thing that springs to mind. It's certainly not the easiest way to make money, and it won't suit everyone. But, if you're good at  marketing yourself online , and you've got a great story to tell, crowdfunding for your studies could be the ideal route for you. Read on to find out everything you need to know about crowdfunding your degree, and whether it could be the answer to your financial woes. What's in this guide? What is crowdfunding? Can anyone become a crowdfunder? Examples of ideal student crowdfunding candidates Pros and cons of starting a crowdfunding campaign...