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Mainland University Study Subsidy Scheme

 
Mainland University Study Subsidy Scheme 2024/25
 
Introduction
 
The Mainland University Study Subsidy Scheme (MUSSS) aims to support Hong Kong students in pursuing undergraduate studies on the Mainland and ensure that no students will be deprived of post-secondary education opportunity due to a lack of means.  MUSSS comprises two components: “means-tested subsidy” and “non-means-tested subsidy”. 
 
The subsidy is granted on a yearly basis, and the subsidised period is the normal duration of the undergraduate programme pursued by the student concerned in a designated Mainland institution.  Eligible applicants can only receive either a means-tested subsidy or a non-means-tested subsidy in the same academic year.  MUSSS is not subject to any quota.
 
Means-tested subsidy”
 
Eligibility 
Students meeting the following criteria may apply for the “means-tested subsidy” for the 2024/25 academic year:
(a)        having right of abode Note (1) or right to land in, or have entered Hong Kong on One-way Permits;
(b)        having received and completed senior secondary education in Hong Kong Note (2); and
(c)      pursuing undergraduate studies in any of the 197 designated Mainland institutions in the 2024/25 academic year.
 
Means Test (including Assessment of Eligibility and Level of Subsidy)
The Student Finance Office (SFO) under the Working Family and Student Financial Assistance Agency assists the Education Bureau (EDB) in conducting the means test for the family of student applying for “means-tested subsidy”.  EDB will determine the eligibility of the student applying for “means-tested subsidy” on the basis of the assessment results from SFO and other relevant information in his/her application.  In respect of eligibility and level of subsidy, SFO will use the “Adjusted Family Income” (AFI) mechanism as the means test to assess the eligibility and level of subsidy of a student applying for “means-tested subsidy” (please refer to Guidance Notes on Application for Mainland University Study Subsidy Scheme 2024/25 for details).
 
Non-means-tested subsidy”
 
Eligibility
Students meeting the following criteria may apply for the “non-means-tested subsidy” for the 2024/25 academic year:
(a)having right of abode Note (1) or right to land in, or have entered Hong Kong on One-way Permits;
(b) having received and completed senior secondary education in Hong Kong Note (2);
(c) pursuing undergraduate studies in any of the 197 designated Mainland institutions in the 2024/25 academic year; and
(d)(1)attained “3322” Note (3) or “332A” Note (4) in the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education Examination (HKDSE), i.e. attained Level 3 for Chinese Language and English Language, Level 2 for Mathematics, and Level 2 in Liberal Studies or “Attained” in Citizenship and Social Development; OR
(d)(2) pursuing studies in Huaqiao University through “Pilot Scheme on the Articulation of Hong Kong Sub-degree Graduates to Huaqiao University”; OR
(d)(3) admitted to a Mainland institution through the “School Principal Nomination Scheme” under the “Scheme for Admission of Hong Kong Students to Mainland Higher Education Institutions”.
 
Note:
 (1)A student who is expected to receive his/her right of abode within the 2024/25 academic year may also apply.
 (2)To also cover schools for Hong Kong children on the Mainland listed under the HKDSE Participating School List published by the Hong Kong Examinations and Assessment Authority. For the 2024/25 academic year, HKDSE graduates from Shenzhen Hong Kong Pui Kiu College Longhua Xinyi School and Affiliated School of JNU for Hong Kong and Macao Students are eligible to apply provided that they also fulfill other criteria listed under “Eligibility” of MUSSS.
 (3)Applicable to HKDSE results obtained on or before 2023.
 (4)Citizenship and Social Development subject replaced the original Liberal Studies subject in the 2024 HKDSE. The scoring criteria for the Citizenship and Social Development subject is “Attained” and “Not Attained”, with “A” representing “Attained”. The HKDSE results obtained in 2024 or later have been revised to “332A”.
 
Amount of Subsidy

The subsidy will be disbursed to eligible students based on the distance between the location of their institutions and Hong Kong, which will be grouped under the following three categories:

 

Type of Subsidy

Category

I

II

III

Distance between the location of institutions and Hong Kong

Less than

450 km

Between

450 km and  1 000 km

Above

1 000 km

HK$

HK$

HK$

Means-tested

Full rate

17,700

18,400

19,400

Half rate

8,900

9,200

9,700

Non-means-tested

5,900

6,200

6,500

 
Application Procedures
 
Students may submit applications through the MUSSS Electronic Application Platform or by post.  We encourage students to apply through electronic means to facilitate submissions.
 
MUSSS Electronic Application Platform https://musss.edb.gov.hk
 
Please refer to the Electronic Application FAQs for questions regarding electronic application.   Applicants may also apply to use “iAM Smart” (https://www.iamsmart.gov.hk/en/reg.html) to make online submission more convenient.
 
Or
 
Application by post:
 
Education Bureau,
P.O. Box No. 44072,
Shau Kei Wan Post Office
(please specify “Application for MUSSS”)
 
New Applications
 
New applicants must submit their applications via the MUSSS Electronic Application Platform or send the completed application forms and supporting documents by post to EDB on or before 13 September 2024.
 
The Application Form, Means Test Assessment Form and Guidance Notes are available below or at SFO’s website (http://www.wfsfaa.gov.hk/sfo/en/forms/listing3.htm).
 
Renewal Applications
 
Applicants applying for subsidy renewal will be individually informed of the procedure if they wish to apply for subsidy in the 2024/25 academic year.  They are required to submit their renewal applications on or before 13 September 2024.
 
Announcement of results

EDB is expected to notify applicants of the application results by the first quarter of 2025.
 
Enquiry

Enquiries should be directed to 2827 1112 or musss@edb.gov.hk.  For enquiries related to means test, please contact SFO at 3622 3775.
 
Application Forms and Guidance Notes for Downloading
 

 

Forms

Note

Download

M1

Application Form for Mainland University Study Subsidy Scheme 2024/25

(i) & (iv)

[deleted]

M2

Means Test Assessment Form for Mainland University Study Subsidy Scheme 2024/25 (for application for “means-tested subsidy” only)

(ii), (iii) & (iv)

[deleted]

M3

Guidance Notes on Application for Mainland University Study Subsidy Scheme 2024/25

 

M4

Notification of Changes in Personal Particulars

(iv)

M5

Cover for supplementary documents/information

(iv) 

R1

Declaration Form for “Means-tested Subsidy” Renewal for Mainland University Study Subsidy Scheme 2024/25

(iv)

[deleted]

R2

Declaration Form for “Non-means-tested Subsidy” Renewal for Mainland University Study Subsidy Scheme 2024/25

(iv)

[deleted]

R3

Notification of Ceasing to Receive Subsidy for Mainland University Study Subsidy Scheme 2024/25

(iv)

[deleted]

 

List of designated Mainland institutions under Mainland University Study Subsidy Scheme 2024/25

 

 

Electronic Application FAQs

 

 
Note:
(i) Students aged 18 or above shall be deemed as the applicant. For students aged under 18, their father/mother/guardian shall act as the applicant.
  
(ii) If the family of the student applying for the “means-tested subsidy” has submitted the Household Application for Student Financial Assistance Schemes for the 2024/25 academic year to SFO, EDB will consider the eligibility of the applicant and the amount of subsidy to be granted under MUSSS 2024/25 based on the assessment result of his/her family’s eligibility in the Household Application. The applicant only has to submit the completed and signed application form (M1) together with copies of the required supporting documents specified in the application form to EDB.  Completion and submission of the Means Test Assessment Form (M2) are not required.
  
(iii)If the family of the student applying for the “means-tested subsidy” has not submitted the Household Application for Student Financial Assistance Schemes for the 2024/25 academic year to SFO, the applicant should submit the completed application form (M1) and Means Test Assessment Form (M2) together with copies of the required supporting documents to EDB for SFO to conduct the means test.
  
(iv) Before submitting the application, please check carefully that relevant application form(s) has/have been duly completed and signed.  The form(s) together with copies of the required supporting documents (if applicable) should be sent to EDB by post with sufficient postage. Insufficient postage will lead to non-delivery of the application forms, in which case EDB will not be able to process the application.  Applicants should write their correspondence address at the back of the addressed envelope to avoid wrong / unsuccessful delivery.
 
Press Release

Poster and Leaflet 
 
Information of past academic years
Mainland University Study Subsidy Scheme 2023
Mainland University Study Subsidy Scheme 2022
Mainland University Study Subsidy Scheme 2021
Mainland University Study Subsidy Scheme 2020
Mainland University Study Subsidy Scheme 2019
Mainland University Study Subsidy Scheme 2018
Mainland University Study Subsidy Scheme 2017
Mainland University Study Subsidy Scheme 2016
Mainland University Study Subsidy Scheme 2015
Mainland University Study Subsidy Scheme 2014