Financial Aid

A variety of financial aid options are available at both City University of Hong Kong and the Columbia University School of General Studies.

Joint Bachelor’s Degree Program students are charged the tuition rate of the institution they are currently attending. Similarly, students are awarded financial aid by the institution in which they are enrolled. If eligible, students will receive financial aid directly from CityUHK for the first two years of the program. And, if eligible, students will receive financial aid directly from the School of General Studies for the second two years of the program.

Financial Aid is available for students within the Joint Bachelor’s Degree Program and is consistent with other students enrolled in the School of General Studies. Scholarships are awarded to students with demonstrated financial need and can be influenced by academic achievement. Amounts typically increase from year to year based on academic success.

Financial aid applications must be submitted by the appropriate deadlines in order to receive priority consideration.

For more information on applying for scholarships, visit the School of General Studies website.

Years One and Two: CityUHK

CityUHK administers financial aid during the first two years of enrollment in the Joint Bachelor’s Degree Program. 

CityUHK Scholarship

Through the generosity of private donors, CityUHK offers a wide array of scholarships that students admitted to the Joint Bachelor’s Degree Program may apply for to support overseas studies. 

Candidates for the Joint Bachelor's Degree Program may apply for the below listed scholarships during their second year of study.

In addition to the awards listed below, CityUHK offers various scholarships and prizes to current students. Most of these awards are made by nomination by the colleges, schools, or academic departments on the basis of academic merit, while some are made by open application on a competitive basis. Students may view the details of the scholarships and prizes, such as regulations, eligibility, awarding process, and the application deadline on the Scholarship and Financial Aid (SFA) System under AIMS. Interested students can also visit the scholarship website of the Student Development Services.

Remark: Recipients will remain eligible for CityUHK entrance scholarships if students are being selected for the Joint Bachelor’s Degree Program.

Note: Details about these scholarships, including eligibility, selection criteria, terms, and conditions, can be viewed in the catalogue of Scholarships and Financial Aid (SFA) System from Student Services via AIMS.

For further enquiries about these scholarships, please contact the Student Finance Team of Student Development Services.

Years Three and Four: Columbia University

The Columbia University School of General Studies administers financial aid during years three and four of enrollment in the Dual BA Program. Students may be eligible to receive scholarships, grants, loans, and work-study. Financial aid may come from GS, federal and/or state governments, or private sources.

  • Scholarships and grants: institutional scholarships, outside scholarships, and federal and state grants are forms of aid that do not have to be repaid.
  • Loans: federal and private loans are forms of aid that must be repaid.
  • Student employment: the Federal Work-Study Program (for those eligible) and the Center for Career Education can assist students in finding part-time employment.
  • Aid for international and military students: specific sources of aid are available for international students and for military veterans and their families.


Types of Aid Available to International Students

International students are eligible to apply for GS institutional scholarships. In order to apply for institutional aid, all international students must complete the GS Scholarship Application. International students who are not U.S. citizens or permanent residents do not need to complete the FAFSA to receive institutional aid, but are required to complete the International Student Financial Aid Assessment form. International students who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents must complete the FAFSA, in addition to the GS Scholarship Application, in order to receive institutional aid.

Limited private-loan options are available for international students; more information is available on the Student Financial Services website.

International students may also wish to consult the following resources: