OSA provides support to the students with family financial difficulties so that they can concentrate on their studies. Needy students may apply for the government financial assistance schemes which includes “Financial Assistance Schemes for Post-secondary Students” and “Non-means-tested Loan Scheme for Post-secondary Students”. Shue Yan University Financial Assistance Scheme, including tuition remission, bursaries, hall bursaries and emergency assistance, is also set up for needy students. Needy students may also seek help from external financial assistance through OSA. Besides, students with excellent performance in academic and non-academic fields may apply for scholarships offered by HKSYU or external organizations annually.