Introduction
The Continuing Education Fund (CEF) subsidises adults with learning aspirations to pursue continuing education and training. From 1 April 2019, enhancement measures Eligible applicants may submit unlimited number of claims for reimbursement of fees up to a maximum sum of HK$20,000 within one year upon successful completion of CEF reimbursable courses and before reaching the age of 71. The co-payment ratios by learners (i.e. the percentage of fees to be borne by learners) for the first HK$10,000 subsidy is 20% of the course fee and that for the second HK$10,000 subsidy is 40% of the course fee.
Eligibility
Applicants should be:
- Hong Kong residents who have the right of abode or the right to land or to remain in Hong Kong without restriction, i.e. “A” (right of abode), “R” (right to land) or “U” (remain in Hong Kong without restriction) should appear below the date of birth on the Hong Kong Smart Identity card, or holders of one-way permit from the Mainland China.
- Aged between 18 and 70 (i.e. before reaching the age of 71) both at the time when the CEF reimbursable course under application commences and at the time when an application for fee reimbursement is submitted, which should be within one year upon the successful completion of the CEF reimbursable course. Late applications will not be accepted.
Enhancement
The enhancement measures will apply only to CEF courses that commence on or after 1 April 2019.The enhancement measures have no retrospective effect. For learners enrolling on CEF courses that commence before 1 April 2019, their CEF reimbursement claims will be processed in accordance with the existing requirements and arrangements, i.e. the requirements such as the subsidy ceiling of $10,000 and the validity period of accounts are still applicable.
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Enquiries
General enquiries and application procedures about the CEF should be addressed to:
Office of the Continuing Education Fund
Units 07-11, 25/F, CDW Building, 388 Castle Peak Road, Tsuen Wan, Hong Kong
Enquiry Hotline: 3142 2277
CEF website: https://www.wfsfaa.gov.hk/cef