University Financial Assistance |
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University funds are intended to supplement Government Grants and Loans. A limited number of bursaries and loans are available for full-time 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 details, please visit cedars.hku.hk/ssi/finances/ufa. 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 assistance prior to entry to the University. For details, please visit cedars.hku.hk/ssi/finances/fresh3000. 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 mid-September 2026. For details, please visit cedars.hku.hk/ssi/finances/me Other Financial Aids Students with urgent financial needs, which are triggered by unexpected circumstantial changes should apply for emergency assistance. There are also other university financial assistance schemes throughout the year. Further details can be found on CEDARS website at cedars.hku.hk/ssi/finances/resources. CEDARS will also organise a talk on "Financing Your University Studies" on August 26, 2026. Please register online at cedars.hku.hk/ssi/talkonfinance. |