The age limit for FASP is 30 or below while there is no age limit for NLSPS.
(5-Credit System)
Students may be regarded as full-time students if they take distance learning courses with Registration Value (RV) of not less than 45 in one academic year or not less than 25 for any one term. Students may be eligible for assistance under FASP or NLSPS if they fulfill the criteria as stated in the Guidance Notes of the respective Scheme.
(3-Credit-unit System)
Students may be regarded as full-time students if they take distance learning courses with Registration Value (RV) of not less than 34 in one academic year or not less than 17 for any one term. Students may be eligible for assistance under FASP or NLSPS if they fulfill the criteria as stated in the Guidance Notes of the respective Scheme.