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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Swift response. The entire experience was swift. Thanks to my relationship manager- Siphokazi, she was patient all through the way. Though I would encourage the prodigy team to broaden their knowledge... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I found Prodigy Finance while struggling to secure an education loan without a co-signer or collateral. Their fully online process was fast and straightforward. The terms were clear, the support team... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Prodigy has made securing student loan super easy and hassle-free. The process is extremely straight forward and step-by-step. The lightning-fast customer support is always there to help on every step... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The process went really smooth and the person who was handling my case was highly professional and dedicated, everyone involved in this case made sure that the application goes smoothly without any bl... See more

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  1. #22 of 28 best companies in Loan agency
  2. #60 of 92 best companies in Career and Education Provider
  3. #2 of 9 best companies in Fund management company
  4. #1 of 2 best companies in International school
  5. #1 of 1 best companies in Students support association
  6. #4 of 6 best companies in Studying Centre

About Prodigy Finance

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Prodigy Finance
We provide loans for international students to pursue degrees at top schools.

We believe in equal access to life-changing education, globally.

Talent and potential are evenly distributed around the world, but access to opportunity is not. Specifically, access to world-class education is limited by financial means.

This is particularly true in emerging markets where many families don't have the income or collateral to support the education aspirations of the next generation of global leaders.

We lend internationally based on your future potential. You can travel across the world to get a top-tier master's degree - without worrying about collateral or a co-signer.

Why go with Prodigy Finance?
Our accessible student loans give you the flexibility to manage your studies. You only begin repaying your loan 6 months after your graduation.

No collateral or co-signer needed
With us, you don't need to place a deposit nor do you need a co-signatory to secure your loan.

Get an immediate offer
Once you've finalised your application, we'll present you with a customised offer in just ten minutes.

Covers cost of tuition and living expenses
Your Prodigy Finance student loan covers your course fee, accommodation and other expenses.

Hundreds of schools on our list
We cover some of the best universities and their master's courses across the globe.


How it works


1) Get started
Register your interest and tell us more about your study plans. We'll help you get everything ready so that applying for funding is effortless.

2) Apply for funding
In exchange for some additional details about your plans, you'll receive a customized quote. If you're still deciding where to study, you can submit an application for each school and compare offers.

3) Upload your documents
Accept the quote that's right for you and upload a few documents. We'll finalise our risk assessment, and you'll join our waitlist while we confirm available funding.

4) Finalise your loan
We'll match your application with the funds we've raised from our community of investors. If you're matched, we'll notify you so you can commit to your loan and get an official letter to use when applying for your visa.

5) Sign on the dotted line
Sign your loan when you land on campus, and your money is on the way! We send funds straight to your school, so you don't have to worry about making complex international transfers.

6) Study first, pay later
Soak up campus life and share your story with the next batch of international grads. Payments don't start until 6 months after classes end if you study full time, so you can focus on getting your degree and landing that dream job.


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4.6

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

What’s wrong with you guys

What’s wrong with you guys ?
Why would you cancel my loan and stop funding me after 1st semester idk why u guys did this and I’m suffering in United States without a loan and all i can say is you guys are responsible what you have done.
I suggest everyone not to choose prodigy finance for your education loan.

30 August 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I always get too much support form prodigy finance

I am connected with prodigy finance since 2 years and I have always been supported best by prodigy finance team.
I thank you so much team for your kind support always ♥️

11 December 2025
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Reply from Prodigy Finance

Hi Mohd Farooq Ansari,

Thanks for your review. We’re really glad to hear you’ve consistently felt supported over the past two years—our team will be delighted to know their efforts have made a difference. Wishing you all the very best in your studies, and thank you for trusting Prodigy Finance 💙

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Inconsistent and Irresponsible

I am taking a two-year master program and took my first-year loan through Prodigy. Then when I applied for the second year (which they conditionally approved before), the process was smooth and I got matched, paid my $500 fee and received my unconditional confirmation letter.

However, I then read on their website that they will not fund students outside of India anymore and I have emailed them to check. They have assured me that my application was okay and it wouldn't be affected by the new "terms", and that my loan agreement would be issued 4 weeks before my second year's start date. But they changed my application status to "On Hold".

Later on, when I emailed to check for the application status, they replied that they couldn't provide me with the loan anymore, and my application was cancelled!

Now I am lost and cannot fund my further study anymore, all my time in the last year has been a waste! They keep advertising for new loans but they should prioritise students who are in the middle of their study (which Prodigy has funded half of them).

17 December 2025
Unprompted review
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Reply from Prodigy Finance

Hi Anh,

Thanks for your review. We’re really sorry for the distress and uncertainty this has caused, especially given you were already partway through your programme and had previously received confirmation.

We understand how serious this situation is, and we’ve escalated your case internally for urgent review. We’ve also flagged the communication issues you experienced, as this is not the experience we aim to provide—particularly for returning students.

We appreciate you raising this and will follow up directly once the review is complete.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

A simple loan application filled with…

A simple loan application filled with constant stress and follow-up. Started my application 3 months back, completed all formalities including the video kyc, still the loan agreement hasn’t happened. They could improve.

10 December 2025
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Reply from Prodigy Finance

Hi Rahul,

Thanks for your review.

We’re really sorry for the stress and ongoing follow-ups you’ve experienced. We understand how frustrating it is when things take longer than expected, especially after completing steps like video KYC. Your feedback is valid, and we’ve shared it with the team to help improve communication and timelines.

If you haven’t already, please email us at info@prodigyfinance.com
with your reference so we can review your application and support you further.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Ease experience

Easy process with minimal documentation and timely.

2 December 2025
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Reply from Prodigy Finance

Hi Rips,

Thanks for your review 💙

We’re really glad to hear the process felt easy, with minimal documentation and timely support. That’s exactly the experience we aim to deliver.

Wishing you all the best with your studies ahead!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Best and excellent

Best and excellent

30 November 2025
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Reply from Prodigy Finance

Hi there,

Thanks for your review 💙

We’re happy to hear you found the experience excellent. We appreciate you sharing your feedback with us.

Wishing you all the best with your studies ahead!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I got this loan very quick no more…

I got this loan very quick no more paper works needed and The complete process was too easy

28 November 2025
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Reply from Prodigy Finance

Hi there,

Thanks for your review 💙

We’re glad to hear your loan was approved quickly and that the process felt simple and paperwork-free. That ease of experience is exactly what we work towards.

Wishing you all the best with your studies ahead!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

It was a really quick and easy process.

It was a really quick and easy process.

27 November 2025
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Reply from Prodigy Finance

Hi there,

Thanks for your review 💙

We’re happy to hear the process felt quick and easy for you. That’s exactly what we aim for, and we appreciate you taking a moment to share your experience.

Wishing you all the best with your studies ahead!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

so good at its service

25 November 2025
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Reply from Prodigy Finance

Hi there,

Thanks for your review 💙

We’re glad to hear you’ve had a good experience with our service. We appreciate you taking the time to share it.

Wishing you all the best with your studies ahead!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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Reply from Prodigy Finance

Hi Syed Ali,

Thanks for your review 💙

We’re delighted to hear you’ve had a great experience so far. If there’s ever anything you need along the way, we’re here to help.

Wishing you all the best with your studies ahead!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

With in 2 weeks My loan got approved…

With in 2 weeks My loan got approved and got my sanction letter at a crucial time where I was waiting for my Education loan to pursue my visa processing. I am very much Happy with Prodigy Finance.

20 November 2025
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Reply from Prodigy Finance

Hi there,

Thanks for your review 💙

We’re so happy to hear your loan was approved quickly and that the sanction letter arrived right when you needed it for your visa process. It’s great to know we could support you at such an important moment.

Wishing you all the best with your studies ahead!

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

One of the worst experiences I've ever had

My loan application with Prodigy Finance was one of the most disappointing and frustrating experiences I’ve ever had with any company.

I applied for a loan in April 2025, and it was approved in May. I paid the $500 processing fee on June 2 and received my Loan Confirmation Letter. Then I was told that because my home country wasn’t on their whitelist, I had to travel to the Netherlands (where my master’s program is) before signing the Loan Agreement. At that point, there were no pending tasks on my portal, so I assumed everything was on track.

In July, once my travel plans were finalized, I contacted Prodigy to confirm next steps only to find out that my application had been withdrawn on July 4, without any warning or notification. I never received a single alert before my application was canceled.

What followed were two months of endless emails asking for reinstatement. A lot of AI-generated replies, with no real help. Meanwhile, my master program had already started, and I had relocated abroad without paying my tuition, waiting for Prodigy to resolve the issue. On September 26, they finally informed me that my application would not be reinstated. That was the end of it.

It honestly feels like both my money and my time were stolen at the very moment I needed support the most. Prodigy claims to help students access education funding, but in my experience, they took my $500 fee and left me stranded.

26 September 2025
Unprompted review
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Reply from Prodigy Finance

Hi there,

Thanks for your review. We’re really sorry for how stressful this experience has been and for the confusion around your application status. We understand how disappointing it must have felt to lose time and funds during an already demanding process.

Our complaints team has been reviewing your case and we’ve processed a refund of the USD 500 processing fee. They’ll stay in touch directly to make sure everything is fully resolved.

💙

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

A Devastating Experience with Prodigy Finance

I had one of the most disappointing and distressing experiences of my life with Prodigy Finance. I applied for a student loan to support my studies in the UK. My loan was approved in June 2025, and I paid the required $500 processing and funds reservation fee, fully believing this meant the funds were secured for my studies.

I proceeded with my UK student visa application relying entirely on the loan approval letter Prodigy Finance issued. At no point did they inform me that the loan had been withdrawn in July, I only discovered this when UK Visas and Immigration contacted Prodigy during their checks, and Prodigy informed them my loan was no longer valid. This directly led to my visa being refused on financial grounds.

I had completed all the required steps, and the only thing left was to sign the final agreement upon arrival in my country of study as stated in their own policy. Instead of notifying me of any issue, Prodigy Finance silently withdrew the loan, causing me financial loss and disruption of my study plans.

This is not an isolated incident. I have since come across several other students who faced the same issue, with their loans being suddenly withdrawn without notice, leaving them stranded at a critical time in their visa and academic journey. For a company that claims to support international students, this behavior is irresponsible and unacceptable.

I’ve raised a formal complaint, but the damage has already been done. Losing a study opportunity after going through months of preparation because of Prodigy Finance’s negligence is something no student should have to face.

If you are an international student considering them, please be extremely cautious. Their lack of transparency and communication can cost you your entire study plan.

8 October 2025
Unprompted review
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Reply from Prodigy Finance

Hi T. Inyang,

Thanks for your review. We’re truly sorry to hear about your experience and the impact this has had on your study plans. This is not the experience we want for any student, and we completely understand how distressing it must have been to discover your loan was withdrawn without clear communication.

We’ve flagged your complaint to our team for urgent review so they can look into what happened in your case and respond directly. We’re also reviewing our internal processes to ensure we communicate more clearly in situations like this.

Thank you for sharing your feedback—it helps us improve how we support students through these critical stages.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

No currency payment option for…

No currency payment option for processing fee

12 September 2025
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Reply from Prodigy Finance

Hi Jayasurya,

Thanks for your review. We understand how frustrating it can be not to see your preferred currency as a payment option for the processing fee. We’ve shared your feedback with our team as we look to improve the payment experience for future applicants.

If you have any questions or need support with your payment, please contact info@prodigyfinance.com

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Incredibly disappointing experience—please rectify for January 2026.

I applied for a student loan from Prodigy in mid June for my program beginning in the Fall. I was told when beginning this process that I should expect to receive a final response within a few weeks. Instead, I waited over a month for my verification, and another in the purgatory that was the matching stage. After failing to meet the deadline they told me they’d respond to me by, they recently informed me that all their available funds had been allocated.

Prodigy offered no transparency into my file’s progress while I waited. If they were overwhelmed with applications this season and had no funds available for people who applied when I did, couldn’t they have told us sooner? I had to secure alternative funding for my first semester, but as several recent reviews here show, that option was not available to many international students pursuing their dreams. I truly feel for them. This process has been opaque and poorly managed. If you choose to pursue a student loan with this company, please be aware of this risk going forward.

I would still like to work with Prodigy for the rest of my educational funding. I understand you received an overwhelming volume of applications and were limited in what you could do. Your customer service officers were very kind every time I managed to reach them. But in the future, please communicate such difficulties with applicants sooner. I’m really hoping this funding can pan out for the January term if I apply now. All I kindly ask is that you reconsider my file as soon as possible, and that you let me know if I should expect to have to look elsewhere again.

11 September 2025
Unprompted review
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Reply from Prodigy Finance

Hi Gautier,

Thanks for your review. We're really sorry for the delays and lack of clarity you experienced, as well as the stress it caused ahead of your programme. We understand how important transparent updates are—especially when it comes to funding your studies.

We appreciate your kind words about our customer service team and your continued interest in working with us. We’ve flagged your case to our team so they can review it for January 2026 as a priority. If you have any urgent questions or need an update on your next application, please reach out to info@prodigyfinance.com

Thank you for sharing your feedback—it helps us improve for all students. 💙

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

hidden fees

Working with this company has been a frustrating and disappointing experience. I’ve had a loan with them for over 5 years, and despite paying an extra 5–10% every month, those payments have never been applied toward the principal. Instead, they hold the money in some kind of “reserve,” which means my balance never goes down and the interest just keeps piling up. Now they’ve started charging an additional fee just for debit deposits, making the situation even worse. If I had known this before, I would have chosen a different lender. I strongly recommend looking for better options elsewhere.

8 September 2025
Unprompted review
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Reply from Prodigy Finance

Hi Cristian,

Thanks for your review. We’re sorry to hear about your frustration with how extra payments and fees have been handled on your loan. We understand how disappointing this must feel after your long history with us.

We’ve flagged your feedback to our team to review your case and see if we can clarify or resolve the issues you’ve raised. If you’d like, please email complaints@prodigyfinance.com
so we can investigate and support you directly. Thank you for sharing your experience—it helps us improve.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Poor Customer Service

Prodigy as it has somehow completely changed its entire process and brought in unnecessary complex administrative work. I cannot stress how much prodigy has changed since last year.

First there was a significant delay in the funding match. Then, I was FORCED to 500$ (an amount I wasn't required to pay for the first year loan). Isnt the 2.5k USD charged as administration enough for you guys? Then, I was FORCED to open a Zolve account? Why? I have literally linked my Chase account for the repayment. Then why the hell on earth was I FORCED to open a Zolve account? Now, I am asked to complete a KYC for which I haven't received any link yet. WHY IS KYC REQUIRED for a second year student?

Why the HELL am I asked to put in the amount of disbursement? Last year, it was between my University and Prodigy. The process was seamless from the student's perspective. I am never ever going to recommend prodigy to anyone ever.

No Good Regards For Poor Customer Service,
Dipen

18 August 2025
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Reply from Prodigy Finance

Hi Dipen,

Thanks for your review. We’re really sorry for the frustration and confusion you’ve experienced with the recent changes to our process and the additional administrative steps.

We understand how disruptive this has been—especially with delays, extra payments, and being asked to open a Zolve account and complete KYC again. Your feedback is important and we’ve flagged your concerns to our team for urgent review.

If you haven’t already, please email complaints@prodigyfinance.com so we can look into your specific case and support you directly. We’re committed to making improvements and appreciate you sharing your experience.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Wrongful Last-Minute Withdrawal

Back in May, I've applied for a loan for my upcoming MBA at the University of Oxford, was accepted and successfully matched to funding. I've signed the loan agreement and was told I was set and I should do nothing and wait until September to go to campus and sign one more document to have my funds transferred to the school.

I got in touch with the team yesterday to arrange that signing and they told me that my loan has been withdrawn because they apparently sent emails to all students asking if they still wanted the loan, and withdrew the ones that didn't reply!!

When I checked, there's no email, no communication, nothing whatsoever, and there are hundreds of people on Reddit whove had their loans withdrawn for zero reason and without even being notified

The team at Prodigy Finance, please please help me, I'm about to start my masters at Oxford Uni in two weeks and I can't go if my loan doesn't get sorted! This is incredibly important for me and my career, so I implore you to please fix this so I can attend my school.

Thank you. I look forward to hearing back. I trust your credibility and sincerity, and know we can fix this somehow.

5 September 2025
Unprompted review
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Reply from Prodigy Finance

Hi Ufuk,

Thanks for your review. We’re really sorry for the sudden withdrawal of your loan and the stress this has caused, especially so close to the start of your MBA. We completely understand how important this is for you and how disruptive it feels when expectations change at the last minute.

Thank you for already reaching out directly—our complaints team is reviewing your case with urgency and will be in touch with you as soon as possible. We’ll continue to communicate directly to make sure you’re updated on next steps.

We appreciate your patience while we work through this, and we’re treating your situation as a priority.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent service

Timely response

26 August 2025
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Reply from Prodigy Finance

Thank you for your kind words!

We’re really pleased to hear you found the service excellent and the responses timely. That’s exactly the experience we aim to deliver.

Wishing you all the best in your studies!

– The Prodigy Finance team

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

DONT TAKE LOAN FROM PRODIGY FINANCE…

DONT TAKE LOAN FROM PRODIGY FINANCE THEY ARE FRAUDS

18 August 2025
Unprompted review
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Reply from Prodigy Finance

Hi Priya,

We’re really sorry to hear how disappointed you feel. We understand that delays or outcomes that don’t match expectations can feel incredibly frustrating—especially when you're planning something as important as your education.

This isn’t the experience we want anyone to have. If you’d be willing to share more details with us at complaints@prodigyfinance.com
, we’d like to review your case properly and understand what went wrong.

We’re committed to supporting students, and your feedback helps us do better.

– The Prodigy Finance team

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