Funding your online degree: what are our options? Posted on: 19 August 2026 | Category: Online study Pursuing a postgraduate qualification can be a powerful investment in your future – helping you to develop specialist knowledge, advance your career, and increase your earning potential. However, many prospective students worry about how they will finance their studies. The good news is that there are a variety of funding options available to you at the University of Liverpool Online. To help you better understand your options, we will be publishing a series of blogs on how to fund your online degree – covering topics such as tuition fees, discounts, scholarships, budgeting, and other key funding considerations. Read on to find out more. Student loan Financial considerations are often one of the biggest factors influencing the decision to study, but you may be surprised to hear you have various ways to fund your online study. Many students choose a loan to fund their online degree, allowing them to study without the pressure of paying their tuition fees upfront. If you live in England or Wales, you may be eligible to apply for student finance to help cover the cost of your studies. Eligibility criteria vary depending on your circumstances and the type of course you are studying. Please note that funding options may be limited for residents of Scotland, the EU, other EEA countries, and Switzerland. Find out more at Student Finance England or Student Finance Wales. Scholarships As you explore ways to fund your studies, it is worth checking whether you are eligible for one of our scholarships. These are designed to help make postgraduate study more affordable and there is no need to complete a separate application form, as any eligible scholarship will be applied automatically once you receive an offer. Pay in full or monthly If you choose to pay for your programme up-front, then you will secure your total tuition cost with no future fee increases. Since we understand that paying your tuition fees in full is not always possible, we also offer a monthly payment option to allow the cost to be distributed over your programme duration. Find out more about our tuition fees and repayment options. Employer discount If your employer is investing in the development of three or more employees, they may be eligible to become a University of Liverpool Online employer partner. As part of this, you could benefit from a 10% tuition fee discount on eligible programmes, helping to reduce the cost. If you think your employer may be interested in supporting your studies, they can explore sponsorship opportunities and employer partnership benefits by contacting the Admissions team. If you are interested in studying with us, download a prospectus today.
