Other Assistance Linked to TSFS

Student Travel Subsidy (STS) for Tertiary or Post-secondary Students (學生車船津貼)

You have to apply for Student Travel Subsidy through TSFS.

Successful TSFS 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 Eligible Undergraduate Students (院校宿舍津貼)

Successful TSFS 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

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 applicants need to make a separate application directly to the Government Student Finance Office (SFO) on or before 31 December 2024 for this grant.

For details, please visit the Government SFO website:
TSFS applicants: 中文 /  English

Special Support for Students receiving Disability Allowance (為領取傷殘津貼的學生提供的特別支援)

Applicants who are receiving Disability Allowance need to provide the information and enclose certifications in the TSFS application for this additional loan. Students do NOT have to make any separate application.

For details, please visit the Government SFO website:
TSFS applicants: 中文 /  English