Student Services > Student Support

• Student Support

The VTC campuses provide comprehensive support for SEN students, including orientation activities, financial assistance and scholarships, module exemptions, and special examination arrangements. The Student Development Office also offers professional counseling and referral services. Additionally, the institution provides tailored learning support to help students overcome learning difficulties and achieve holistic development.

• Orientation Programme

The Student Development Office of each campus offers orientation programmes for SEN students to help them adjust to the campus learning environment and familiarize themselves with various support services available. The programme includes campus tours, meetings with student counsellors and class tutors.

• Financial Assistance and Scholarship

VTC offers various scholarships for students. The following scholarships are specifically designed for SEN students. Details will be announced through MyPortal or via nomination by academic departments.

Award	Funding	Target	Application Period
Hong Kong Government Scholarship Fund Endeavour Merit Award	For SEN students in publicly-funded post-secondary programmes who demonstrate strong academic performance	Full-time sub-degree or above students in publicly-funded programmes.	September / October of each academic year (recommended by Head of Department)
Self-financing Post-secondary Education Fund Endeavour Scholarship	For SEN students in self-financing post-secondary programmes who demonstrate strong academic performance	Full-time Sub-degree or bachelor’s degree students in self-financing programmes	September / October of each academic year (recommended by Head of Department)
Sir Edward Youde Memorial Fund Scholarship for Students with Disabilities	For SEN students who demonstrate strong academic performance	Full-time students enrolled in diploma-level or above publicly funded programmes at VTC	September of each academic year (recommended by Head of Department)

• Module Exemptions and Special Examination Arrangements

Each campus has dedicated staff to assist SEN students in applying for module exemptions or special examination arrangements to accommodate their learning requirements. The application process requires the submission of relevant supporting documents, and upon school review, eligible students may receive the appropriate arrangements.

• Counselling Services

The Student Development Office of each campus will provide professional counselling services for SEN students not only in learning but also in developmental needs.

• Clinical Psychologist / Educational Psychologist / Speech Therapist Support

Support from clinical psychologists, educational psychologists, and speech therapists is provided by external service providers. Student counsellors will refer SEN students to these services for clinical assessments, follow-up treatments, or related training as needed.

• Inclusive Activities

To create a holistic and inclusive learning atmosphere and environment, students and teachers work together to carry out a series of inclusive activities. Through these, they promote an inclusive learning environment, reduce differences, and practice the idea that everyone is equal and respects each other.

• Learning Support

In addition to regular classes, the institution provides learning support for SEN students, such as remedial classes, tutorial groups and individual coaching to enhance their learning effectiveness.