(A) BASIC CRITERIA FOR FEE REMISSION
The total amount of remission for each year is limited to 25% of the school fees receivable from DSS classes. The allocation of remission among the four categories is as follows:

Level of remission	Percentage of allocation out of total remission
100% fee remission	25%
75% fee remission	25%
50% fee remission	25%
25% fee remission	25%

IIf the number of eligible applicants for a particular level of remission exceeds the number of awards available, the applicants will be ranked according to the points scored under the Reckoner in Annex A, and the less competitive ones will be granted the immediate lower level of remission. Applicants with equal scores will be ranked on the basis of the quotients of the average monthly adjusted family income divided by the number of family members, with the lowest figure being given the highest advantage.

(B) APPLICATION PROCEDURES
Parents/guardians who wish to benefit from the Fee Remission Scheme must submit the completed application form together with copies of the required documents, not later than a date to be notified. All information provided in the application form and the supporting documents submitted are subject to strict verification.

(C) DOCUMENTS REQUIRED
As per Annex C.

(D) CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATION
The completed application form and supporting documents must be returned to the school on or before a date to be notified.

(E)The above rules and policies will be reviewed from time to time.

ANNEX A – RECKONER

1.	This Reckoner is adopted in assessing the eligibility of students for Fee Remission for the 2009/ 2010 school year. Points will be awarded on the basis of family income and the basis of dependants.
2.	The Point System
	(I) Average Monthly Adjusted Family Income Average monthly adjusted family income means: Applicant family’s total salary, allowances and other income (see Annex B) received or receivable during the 12 months from 1st April, 2008 to 31st March, 2009, divided by 12 PLUS 2% of the excess amount if the family’s net asset exceeds $400,000 (excluding the net asset value of dwelling house) LESS Monthly rental (for dwelling only), or monthly mortgage repayment (for dwelling only), subject to a maximum of $9,000. LESS Average Monthly Adjusted Family Income$ Point 0 – 10,700 20 10,701 – 11,500 16 11,501 – 13,200 12 13,201 – 15,900 8 15,901 – 17,700 7 17,701 – 19,100 4 19,101 – 21,400 3 21,401 – 22,800 2 22,801 – 23,200 1 23,201 – 24,900 0 24,901 – 26,700 -1 26,701 – 28,700 -2 28,701 – 36,000 -3 >36,001 *Not eligible * Applicants whose average monthly adjusted family income exceeds the ceiling (that is HK$36,000) are not eligible for any assistance under this scheme.

ANNEX A – RECKONER

	(II) Dependants Dependant# Point Score for Each Dependant Applicant’s spouse 1 Dependant parent 1 Dependent Children (including student-applicant):   Attending DSS class of St. Paul's College / Primary Section 3   Attending full-time senior secondary course (S4-S7) and full-time Springboard Programme 2   Receiving full-time education up to first degree [including pre-primary education, primary to junior secondary education (P1 – S3), VTC, IVE, post-secondary course, etc] (Notes 1 & 2) 1   Attending evening/part-time/special training courses OR not attending schools (Note 3) Under 18 (D.O.B. on/after 1.9.1991) Over 18 (D.O.B before 1.9.1991) 1 0 # Dependants in receipt of Comprehensive Social Security Assistance (excluding Old Age Allowance and Disability Allowance) are not eligible for any point score.
3.	Level of Assistance
	Point Score Rate of remission 18 or above 100% 12 to 17 75% 8 to 11 50% 1 to 7 25% 0 or below NIL

ANNEX A – RECKONER

Notes to Reckoner
1)	Full-time Education
	Full time education is defined as day courses lasting for 1 year or more, with 5 meetings per week, each lasting for 3 hours or more.
2)	Vocational, Technical and Post-secondary Institutes Operating Full-time courses
	- Hong Kong Institute of Vocational Education (formerly known as Technical Institutes/Technical Colleges) - Vocational Training Centre - Construction Industry Training Authority - Clothing Industry Training Authority - Skills Centre - The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts - Commercial Schools - Hong Kong Institute of Education - Other post-secondary/tertiary institutions
3)	Vocational, Technical and Post-secondary Institutes or Special Training Institutes Operating Part-time courses
	- Institutions listed in (2) - School of Education attached to universities - The Prince Philip Dental Hospital - Schools of nursing - Police Training School - Private organizations/institutions offering apprenticeship Seminary, etc

ANNEX B – INCOME FROM ALL SOURCES

A:	Income from all sources	B:	Income not assessed
1.	Basic salary (including contributions to provident fund)	1.	Old age allowance
2.	Year-end double pay	2.	Disability allowance
3.	Allowance (including housing/travel/ meals/education/shift allowance, etc)	3.	One-off retirement gratuity/provident fund
4.	Leave/pay in lieu of leave	4.	Severance pay
5.	Bonus	5.	Traffic accident indemnity
6.	Commission	6.	Insurance indemnity
7.	Wages in lieu of notice of dismissal	7.	Injury indemnity
8.	Profit from business/investment	8.	Long service payment/contract gratuity
9.	Interest earned from bank deposits, stocks & shares, etc	9.	Inheritance
10.	Rent from property	10.	Charity donations
11.	Monthly pension/widow’s & children’s compensation/gratuity	11.	Comprehensive Social Security Assistance
12.	Contribution from family members or relatives	12.	Loans
13.	Alimony/living expenses from ex-spouse
14.	Retraining allowance

ANNEX C – SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS FOR THE APPLICATION

Photocopies of the following documents should be attached to the application form: -
(a)	Income proof of every member of the family, e.g. the latest Salaries Tax Demand Note from the Inland Revenue Department or the latest salary statement or employment contract. [Self-employed applicant or family member(s) must provide in writing details of income earned during the relevant period, with supporting evidence, e.g. the latest Profit Tax Demand Note from the Inland Revenue Department or the latest Profit and Loss Account and Balance Sheet submitted to the Inland Revenue Department.]
(b)	All passbooks and monthly statements of all type of bank deposits of the applicant and his/her family members for the last twelve months.
(c)	Rental agreements, receipts for rent received (including sub-letting) or rent paid, rates or mortgage repayment of the property / properties or dwelling place.

ANNEX D – OTHER MATTERS

(i)	Applicants must complete the application form with all the required details. Otherwise, the application may not be considered.
(ii)	Failure to produce any required documentation without good reason may lead to rejection of the application.
(iii)	The school may conduct investigation, including home visits, for authentication of the application data.
(iv)	Application forms and documents submitted are not returnable.
(v)	The information provided will be used for the sole purpose of assessing the application for Fee Remission Scheme.
(vi)	After processing the application, the data will be retained for future administrative use. These data will be kept confidential and are only accessible to the school.