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Financial Information for New Students

Financial Information for New Students

Important Dates on Financial Matters for New Students

University Fees

Fee Item Due Date
Semester 1

Composition Fee
30 Sept 2025
Student Activity Fee
30 Sept 2025
Residential Hall/College Fees
16 Oct 2025
Semester 2

Composition Fee
31 Jan 2026
Residential Hall/College Fees
16 Jan 2026

Talk on Financing Your University Studies

Date: 28 Aug 2024 (Wed)

Time: 2:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Venue: Hybrid (T1, Meng Wah Complex / Zoom)

Topics:

ü  Tips on financial management

ü  Part-time/summer jobs

ü  Government/university financial aids

Register here.

Lunchtime Information Booth

Date: Sept 2025 (to be announced)

Time: 12:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Venue: Run Run Shaw Podium

You can speak with a Student Advising Officer about financial options and eligibility. Just walk in - no appointment is needed.

Government Grants/Loans (TSFS/NLSFT)

Application Deadline: 19 Sept 2025

Please check details here.

University Financial Assistance – Main Exercise

Application Deadline: 19 Sept 2025

Please check details here.

HKUFresh$3000 (for new students only)

Application Deadline: 19 Sept 2025

Please check details here.

Fee Deferment

If you cannot pay your University fees by the due date, please visit the Fee Deferment page for application procedures and criteria for deferring your payment or contact CEDARS at feedefer@hku.hk for assistance. 

MTR Student Travel Scheme 2025/2026

-       Eligibilities apply

-       Online application starts: mid-Aug 2025 (to be announced)

-       Submit online application after receiving your HKU Student Card as you need to upload your HKU Student Card copy.

For details, please check https://www.cedars.hku.hk/campuslife/mtrstudenttravel.

KMB Fare Saver

Staff and students can enjoy a maximum $4 fare discount by tapping their Octopus Card at the KMB Fare Saver Kiosk on the bridge linking K.K. Leung Building and Knowles Building.

Student Financial Management and Investment Workshop

Date: Oct/Nov

Topics: student financial management, investment, etc.

Stay tuned for announcements.

 

For enquiries on financial matters, please contact CEDARS at cedarsufa@hku.hk.