9. Financial Assistance and Subsidy & Scholarships
9.1 Scholarships and Bursary
Bursaries can be provided to students who experience hardship in continuing their study as a result of unforeseen and sudden changes in family circumstances or financial difficulty. Students can contact Student Counsellor on their eligibility to apply for the bursary.
Various scholarships are available in recognition of students’ academic achievement, leadership or active participation in community service. Invitation for application for these scholarships is normally made in early December each year via the Learner Portal.
9.2 Government’s Financial Assistance and Subsidy Schemes
Government's Financial Assistance Schemes
For eligible students of Diploma in Foundation Studies (DFS) programme:
| Scheme: | Extended Non-means-tested Loan Scheme (ENLS) 擴展的免入息審查貸款計劃 |
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Application Method:
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Online application through “eWFSFAA” (http://portal.wfsfaa.gov.hk)
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| Application Deadline: | Before the completion of DFS programme (i.e. the lectures of course(s) under the DFS programme have not been completed at the time of application submission.) |
| Further Information: | https://www.wfsfaa.gov.hk/en/sfo/postsecondary/enls/overview.php |
For eligible students of Associate Degree (AD) and Higher Diploma (HD) programmes:
| Schemes: | 1. Financial Assistance Scheme for Post-secondary Students (FASP) 專上學生資助計劃 2. Non-means-tested Loan Scheme for Post-secondary Students (NLSPS) 專上學生免入息審查貸款計劃 |
| Application Method: | Online application through “eWFSFAA” (http://portal.wfsfaa.gov.hk) |
| Application Deadline: | Refer to the student notice posted on the College’s online platform “Learner Portal” after the start of semester. |
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| Scheme: | 3. Continuing Education Fund (CEF) 持續進修基金 |
| Application Method: | Refer to the student notice posted on the College’s online platform “Learner Portal” regarding application for reimbursement of fees for CEF reimbursable courses, normally one month after the release of semester assessment results |
| Application Deadline: | Within one year upon the successful completion of the CEF reimbursable course |
| Further Information: | https://www.wfsfaa.gov.hk/en/ce/cef/overview.php |
More information on the above schemes (in Chinese and English) can be found here.
Government's Subsidy Scheme
For local students of the following 11 Higher Diploma (HD) programmes:
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HD in Applied Intelligent Technologies
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HD in Community Nutrition
- HD in Food Health and Business Management
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HD in Food Science and Safety
- HD in Health and Social Care
- HD in Hotel Management
- HD in Medical and Health Products Management
- HD in Sport and Recreation Management
- HD in Sport Coaching and Sport Performance
- HD in Tourism and Events Management
- HD in Tourism and Hospitality Management
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Study Subsidy Scheme for Designated Professions/ Sectors (SSSDP) 指定專業／界別課程資助計劃
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| Submission of Declaration Form: | After settling the registration fee payment, local students of the above 11 HD programmes are required to complete a declaration form for claiming SSSDP subsidy from the Education Bureau |
| Further Information: | https://www.cspe.edu.hk/en/sssdp/index.html |
9.3 MTR Student Travel Scheme 2026-27 (Online Application)
To enjoy concessionary fares on the MTR during the 2026/27 academic year, all eligible students are required to submit a new or renewal application via the Online Application Platform. Please note that applications must be submitted annually.
Eligibility
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Current full-time students who aged between 12 and 25
Application Period
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Opening of Online Application
The online platform will be available starting 10:00 AM on 13 August 2026.
For the students who already hold a previously approved Personalised Octopus with “Student Status” as usual, the concession will expire not earlier than 31 October 2026. Students could submit the Renewal Application before 60 days of the expiry.
Application Tips
Before submitting your application, please read and follow the following resources carefully:
Application Methods
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Online
Via the MTR Mobile App or MTR website: http://www.mtr.com.hk/ch/customer/tickets/student_travel_scheme.html
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Paper Application
Students may collect a paper application form at any MTR station. Completed forms, along with a valid Student ID Card, must be submitted to the College Office for verification. After verification, students should return the form to an MTR station between 1 September 2026 and 31 October 2026. Upon successful application, students must activate their “Student Status” via the Octopus App or at an MTR station.