Government Financial Assistance

Admission > Fee and Scholarships > Government Financial Assistance and Subsidy
Government Financial Assistance and Subsidy
Students of HKCT can apply for the following assistance provided by the government according to the programme category:
Subsidy Scheme under the Education Bureau

In the 2023/2024 academic year, eligible local Full-time Self-financing Undergraduate Studies students will receive an annual subsidy of $33,740.

Subsidy Scheme under Student Financial Office

【Grant, Low-interest Loan, Student Travel Subsidy and Community Care Fund — Additional academic expenses】

Financial assistance is provided in the form of grant and / or loan

Provide loan(s) to eligible students to settle tuition fees

Remarks

Application Period, assessment of the applicants’ eligibility and the issuance of the financial assistance and subsidy are subject to the final decision of the Authority

Subsidy Scheme under the Education Bureau

In the 2024/25 academic year, eligible local students will receive an annual subsidy up to $22,910 or $39,890 on the specific Higher Diploma programmes (including Computer Science, Creative Industries, Sports and Recreation, and Tourism and Hospitality).

Subsidy Scheme under Student Financial Office

【Grant, Low-interest Loan, Student Travel Subsidy and Community Care Fund — Additional academic expenses】

Financial assistance is provided in the form of grant and / or loan

Provide loan(s) to eligible students to settle tuition fees

Remarks

Application Period, assessment of the applicants’ eligibility and the issuance of the financial assistance and subsidy are subject to the final decision of the Authority

Continuing Education Fund (CEF)

The CEF aims to subsidise adults with learning aspirations to pursue continuing education and training.

Applicants must be aged 18 or above when the CEF reimbursable course commenced and the application must be submitted within one year upon the successful completion of the course. Eligible applicants may submit claims for reimbursement of fees on the successful completion of CEF reimbursable courses up to a maximum sum of HK$25,000*.

*Applicable only for courses commencing on or after 1 August 2022. For the courses commencing before 1 August 2022, the maximum reimbursement amount is HK$20,000.

Related HKCT programmes

Details about CEF

Standard CEF Refund Policy and Disclaimer

Subsidy Scheme under Student Financial Office

Provides loan(s) to eligible students to settle tuition fees

Remarks
  • For the programme with QF Level 4 only
  • Application Period, assessment of the applicants’ eligibility and the issuance of the financial assistance and subsidy are subject to the final decision of the Authority
Continuing Education Fund (CEF)

The CEF aims to subsidise adults with learning aspirations to pursue continuing education and training.

Applicants must be aged 18 or above when the CEF reimbursable course commenced and the application must be submitted within one year upon the successful completion of the course. Eligible applicants may submit claims for reimbursement of fees on the successful completion of CEF reimbursable courses up to a maximum sum of HK$25,000*.

*Applicable only for courses commencing on or after 1 August 2022. For the courses commencing before 1 August 2022, the maximum reimbursement amount is HK$20,000.

Related HKCT programmes

Details about CEF

Standard CEF Refund Policy and Disclaimer

Subsidy Scheme under Student Financial Office

Provides loan(s) to eligible students to settle tuition fees

Reside beyond 10 minutes walking distance from school and require to use public transport for travelling to school

Remarks
  • For the programme with QF Level 3 only, excluding Diploma of Applied Education
  • Application Period, assessment of the applicants’ eligibility and the issuance of the financial assistance and subsidy are subject to the final decision of the Authority
Education Bureau
(NMTSS) 3468 2277 / (SSSDP) 3468 2266
Units 803-804, 8/F., Sunlight Tower, 248 Queen's Road East, Wan Chai, Hong Kong
Student Finance Office
(FASP) 2152 9000 / (NLSPS) 2150 6222 / (ENLS) 2150 6223
(FASP) 3 Concorde Road, Kai Tak, Kowloon / (NLSPS & ENLS) 12/F, Cheung Sha Wan Government Offices, 303 Cheung Sha Wan Road, Kowloon
Continuing Education Fund
3142 2277
Units 07-11, 25/F., CDW Building, 388 Castle Peak Road, Tsuen Wan, Hong Kong