I've been accepted to the LL.M. program at a university not currently set up with the US federal loan system (Title IV), and have not been able to find funding or loans thus far. Without this, I have not even been able to pay my (significant) down payment required to apply for a student visa.

I have also not found any private loans, as US-based ones seem to require school verification via the Title IV system, and I cannot get loans in the UK as I am not a resident.

This is a really great opportunity for me, and, barring a research fellowship, I may not be able to attend. Any insights or advice would be very much appreciated.

Thank you