Funding advice for a mature American already enrolled in a UK MPhil/PhD program

[smileman]

Hello,

Just discovered this forum and it looks like a friendly, helpful group, and I could definitely use some guidance.

Last year I was able to take advantage of a last second opportunity to begin an MPhil/PhD program in the UK. I've been self-financing my studies for the first year but unfortunately I won't be able to continue to do that indefinitely. I'm hoping to find either grants or loans so that I won't have to switch to part-time studies to finance my education.

It appears that I'm ineligible for some of the traditional funding options. For example, Fullbrights are not available for anyone who is already a resident of the UK. And for other awards you can't have already started.

Any and all suggestions would be most appreciated!

Thank you.

[edie]

this is a great question! And, unfortunately, I don't have any answers, but I do have the same question. Anyone out there??