University Financial Assistance |
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University funds are in general used to supplement Government Grants and Loans. A limited number of bursaries and loans are available, primarily to local students who are in financial need, but they are of limited value and should not be seen as an alternative to Government support. Applications are invited in early September each year. Emergency assistance is also available throughout the year. For enquiries, please contact CEDARS <http://cedars.hku.hk/finance/ufa.html>. HKUFresh$3000 A $3000 subsidy will be provided to eligible students to cover their immediate expenses upon entry to the University. Students must be local full-time undergraduates newly admitted to HKU and who are in receipt of the HKSAR comprehensive social security allowances prior to entry to the University. For details, please visit http://cedars.hku.hk/Finance3000.php. September Main Exercise Application At the beginning of the academic year, students anticipating difficulties in balancing their budget for the academic year should apply to the Main Exercise Application. Most of the university funds are distributed in this Main Exercise. The deadline for online application for the Main Exercise is September 30, 2016 (noon). For details, please visit http://cedars.hku.hk/finance/ufa.html Other Financial Aids Students with urgent needs at this point in time should however apply for emergency assistance. There are also other university financial assistance schemes throughout the year. Further details can be found on CEDARS website at http://cedars.hku.hk/financial-resources. CEDARS will also organise a talk on "Financing Your University Studies" on August 26, 2016. Please register online at http://cedars.hku.hk/finance/gl/1617/talk_register.html. |