schools.
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Circulars, application forms and relevant information leaflets have been sent to
Under the scheme, successful applicants will receive a monthly subsidy for payment of interest on their home mortgage loan.
The closing date for submitting applications is May 15.
Enquires about the scheme should be directed to the Mortgage Interest Subsidy Scheme Section on 2961 7406 or 2961 7409.
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Student Finance Scheme application arrangements announced
The Student Financial Assistance Agency (SFAA) which administers the Government's Local Student Finance Scheme (LSFS) today (Wednesday) announces the arrangements for applications in respect of the 1996-97 academic year.
LSFS is a means-tested scheme, which provides financial assistance in the form of grant and/or loan to needy students attending full-time recognised courses at the City University of Hong Kong, the Hong Kong Baptist University, the Hong Kong Polytechnic University, the Lingnan College, the Chinese University of Hong Kong, the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, the University of Hong Kong, the Hong Kong Technical College (Chai Wan), the Hong Kong Technical College (Tsing Yi), the Prince Philip Dental Hospital (for students studying the course leading to Diploma in Dental Technology only), and the Hong Kong Institute of Education (for students studying full-time pre-service two-year or three-year courses or other full-time recognised courses.)
Applicants must either have the right of abode in Hong Kong or have resided or have had their homes in Hong Kong continuously for at least three years immediately prior to the commencement of their courses.
Current students may obtain application forms from their respective institutions. New students admitted by the above mentioned universities and colleges may obtain application forms from the institutions concerned at the time of registration.