Other Assistance Linked to TSFS and FASP
Student Travel Subsidy Scheme
You have to apply for Student Travel Subsidy through TSFS or FASP.
Successful TSFS or FASP applicants who will participate in placement / internship / field trip / exchange programme with pay/subsidy or overseas, or reside in our hall of residence during term time* are NOT eligible for Student Travel Subsidy during the period.
* Term time is the days during semesters when students have to attend classes and exams.
For details, please visit the Government SFO website: 中文 / English
Hostel subsidy for needy undergraduate students (院校宿舍津貼)
Successful TSFS and FASP applicants who reside in HKBU accommodation and meet the criteria set will be eligible for the hostel subsidy. The Government Student Finance Office (SFO) will confirm with institutions the list of hostel students at the end of each semester. Students do NOT have to make any separate application for the hostel subsidy and students have to settle the full hall fee first if you decide to reside in our hall of residence.
For details, please visit the Government SFO website:
TSFS applicants: 中文 / English
FASP applicants: 中文 / English
Additional academic expenses grant for students with special educational needs (為有特殊教育需要學生提供的額外學習開支助學金)
Successful TSFS and FASP applicants need to make a separate application directly to the Government Student Finance Office (SFO) on or before 31 December 2022 for this grant.
For details, please visit the Government SFO website:
TSFS applicants: 中文 / English
FASP applicants: 中文 / English