TSFS /NLSFT* Late Applications after 31 Dec 2024
(*applicable to full-time local undergraduates and postgraduates studying UGC-funded courses)
The 2024/25 TSFS/NLSFT online application form will be available at "SFO E-link – My Applications" (http://ess.wfsfaa.gov.hk) until 31 Dec 2024 (Tuesday).
TSFS
Students who would like to submit a late application after 31 Dec 2024 should call the Student Finance Office's (SFO) hotline directly at 2152 9000 for assistance. All late applications should be accompanied by sound explanation and will only be considered on individual merits. For instance, commencement dates of their study programmes fall after 31 Dec 2024 or individual applicants experienced serious financial hardship as a result of drastic change in family’s financial situation in recent months. For such circumstances, applicants are required to provide documentary proofs to substantiate their claims. Institution chop is NOT required on the explanation letter and covering of the application form this year. In any event, no TSFS application will be accepted after 31 Mar 2025.
NLSFT
Starting from 1 Jan 2025, students who have genuine need to apply for the NLSFT loan should download and print the application form from SFO website and submit the completed form together with all the required documents to the NLSFT Application Processing Unit (APU) by post or through the drop-in boxes at the SFO. All late applications would only be processed for circumstances that are beyond the control of individual applicants and should be supported with written explanation. No institution’s support is required. In any event, no NLSFT application will be accepted after 31 Mar 2025. For further assistance of NLSFT applications, students should call the SFO hotline at 2150 6222.
