FT government-funded students who have the right of abode in Hong Kong, or have resided or had their homes in Hong Kong continuously for three complete years immediately prior to starting their studies at PolyU may apply for the Government Tertiary Student Finance Scheme-Publicly-funded Programmes. The Scheme offers assistance to successful applicants in the form of grants and loans. Grants are intended to cover tuition fees and academic expenses. Loans are for living expenses. Applications are means-tested, with varying amounts offered according to the applicants’ Adjusted Family Income and Family Asset Level.

Application should be submitted within one month of registration and in any case not later than the end of March for new admittees. More details are available at http://www.wfsfaa.gov.hk/sfo/eng/schemes/tsfs.htm.