The following new enhancement measures of the Continuing Education Fund (CEF) will be implemented from 1 August 2022 –
Points to note:
For any enquiries, please call the CEF 24-hour hotline 3142 2277 (operated by 1823 staff).
Office of the Continuing Education Fund
22 June 2022
Example 1:
Account balance: $7,500
[Note: $2,500 before implementation of the new enhancement measures, plus the additional new subsidy of $5,000]
Fee of the course (commencing on or after 1 August 2022) for which reimbursement is sought: $12,500
Increased subsidy ceiling to $25,000 | Unused balance in account | Co-payment ratio by learner | Course fee to be borne by learner concerned | Course fee to be subsidised by the Government | Account balance after disbursement of subsidy |
The first $10,000 | $0 (Used) | 20% | -- | -- | -- |
The remaining $15,000 | $7,500 | 40% | $5,000 | $7,500 | $0 |
Total | = $5,000 | = $7,500 | = $0 |
Example 2:
Account balance: $18,000
[Note: $13,000 before implementation of the new enhancement measures, plus the additional new subsidy of $5,000]
Fee of the course (commencing on or after 1 August 2022) for which reimbursement is sought: $25,000
Increased subsidy ceiling to $25,000 | Unused balance in account | Co-payment ratio by learner | Course fee to be borne by learner concerned | Course fee to be subsidised by the Government | Account balance after disbursement of subsidy |
The first $10,000 | $3,000 | 20% | $750 | $3,000 | $0 |
The remaining $15,000 | $15,000 | 40% | $8,500 | $12,750 | $2,250 |
Total | = $9,250 | = $15,750 | = $2,250 |