Ethnic Minority Learning Program Tuition Support

Program Objectives

• Assist ethnic minorities in need of financial assistance to complete courses in cosmetology, business administration, or education and training.
• Promote social diversity and inclusion, enabling more ethnic minorities to acquire professional skills and integrate into society.

Eligibility

Applicants must meet all of the following criteria:

1. Ethnic Minority: Applicants must be members of an ethnic minority group in Hong Kong (please refer to the Hong Kong Government's definition). Please provide relevant supporting documents (e.g., identity card).
2. Hong Kong CSSA or Low-Income Family: Applicants must meet one of the following conditions:
   • Direct Proof of CSSA Eligibility: Provide a "Certificate" issued by the Social Welfare Department (SWD) proving that their family is receiving CSSA.
   • Provide CSSA Application Number: Provide their CSSA application number so that the College can verify with the Social Welfare Department (subject to prior consent from the Social Welfare Department).
   • Low-Income Family: Meet the following low-income family standards:
     • Single Person: Monthly household income not exceeding HK$8,000 (this figure may be adjusted according to the government poverty line)
     • Two-Person Household: Monthly household income not exceeding HK$12,000 (this figure may be adjusted according to the government poverty line)
     • Three-Person Household: Monthly household income not exceeding HK$16,000 (this figure may be adjusted according to the government poverty line)
     • Four-Person Household or More: Monthly household income not exceeding HK$20,000 (this figure may be adjusted according to the government poverty line)
     • Please provide relevant supporting documents (e.g., pay slips, tax returns, bank statements, etc.).
3. Successfully Applied for Admission to a Designated Course at the College: Applicants must have been successfully admitted to the College and be enrolled in the following designated courses:
   • Cosmetology Courses
   • Business Management Courses
   • Education and Training Courses

Funding Amount

The College will provide eligible students with a 15% subsidy on the tuition fees for their selected course.

Application Procedure

1. Complete the College's admission application procedure and be accepted.
2. Submit a complete tuition support application form, along with all required supporting documents.
3. Wait for the College's approval result.

Required Documents

• Proof of identity
• Proof of CSSA eligibility (if applicable, choose direct proof method) or CSSA application number (if applicable, choose provide number method)
• Proof of income (e.g., pay slips, tax returns, bank statements, etc., as applicable to the low-income family standard)
• College admission notice