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Career Development Loans and bank loans

Student loans are usually only available for undergraduate courses (unless your accredited course was an undergraduate entry package of a degree + a diploma or MA and you applied for support for the full four years study from the outset.

However, you may be able to apply for a Career Development Loan (CDL), which is a deferred bank loan which provides financial help for vocational education or training and allows you to borrow up to 80% of course fees plus other related costs. Further advice on CDLs is available from the network of CDL advisors on 0800 585 505 or by visiting www.direct.gov.uk/.../CareerDevelopmentLoans. Alternatively, you could apply for a study loan at your local high street bank.