Part 3 52 VOCATIONAL TRAINING COUNCIL Students’ Union and Affiliated Student Societies 3.70 The Students’ Union on campuses is a self-governing body run by the elected student members for their fellow students. It serves to foster students’ sense of belonging, promote the general welfare of its members and provide a channel of communication within campuses. 3.71 Members of the Students’ Union are encouraged to form clubs and organise various activities to cater for students’ recreational, sporting and intellectual interests. 3.72 Student representatives elected through the Students’ Union may participate in committee meetings to discuss academic and student issues. 3.73 The Student Development Office offers support and assistance to the Students’ Union in organising activities whenever appropriate. FEES, FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AND SCHOLARSHIPS AND AWARD SCHEMES TUITION FEES 3.74 The study duration of full-time degree programmes in VTC is normally four years. The tuition fees are charged according to the number of credit points taken during a semester. Students have to complete the minimum number of credit points required for graduation subject to the requirement of individual programme. The tuition fee for the 2023/24 Academic Year varies from HK$2,645 to HK$3,440 per credit point depending on the programme chosen. 3.75 The study duration of full-time HD programmes is normally two years. The tuition fee is around HK$32,000 per annum for subvented programmes and around HK$60,000 per annum for self-financed programmes. 3.76 The tuition fee for full-time 1-year subvented DFS programmes is HK$20,500.
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