There are a number of loans that offer help to you in your years of learning. When you are a student you have the option of applying for a student loan. In the UK the Student Loans Company takes care of student loans when you study at University. If you are a resident of the US you may want to take a look at the following loan types:

• Stafford Loans
• Perkins loans
  

Stafford Loans are a federally insured loan offered for parents of dependant children
Perkins loans are a low interest loan offerd to both graduates and undergraduates in financial need.

Once you are on the job ladder you may well want to increase your knowledge outside of work. The are many elearning cources available to help financially, some countries (including the UK) offer loans aimed specifically at career development.