FAQ on Financial Support Scheme for the student: Know More!

Recently Delhi University launched a financial support scheme for students at Delhi University. This scheme will be governed and implemented by the Office of the Dean Students’ Welfare. This scheme aims to support those students who come from financially weak backgrounds. This scheme is open for all students irrespective of caste, sex, or religion.

Here are the frequently asked questions regarding this scheme please read it carefully before filling the FSS form.

Who is eligible for the Financial Support Scheme?

Any student who is pursuing a regular Undergraduate/ Postgraduate Course at a Department/Institution/ Centre of University of Delhi (UoD) and belonging to a Family Income Category as mentioned below:

I am pursuing an Undergraduate Course in a constituent College/ SOL/ NCWEB of UoD. Am I eligible to apply?

Students studying in any constituent College/ School of Open Learning/ Non-Collegiate Women Education Board of UoD are NOT eligible to apply for the FSS. FSS is only for those students who have deposited their fees directly to UoD and not to any constituent College/ School of Open Learning/ Non-Collegiate Women Education Board.

I am a First Year/ Semester I student. Can I apply?

Any student who is pursuing a regular Undergraduate/ Postgraduate Course at a Department/Institution/ Centre of University of Delhi (UoD), including First Year/ Semester I students can apply.

I am doing a Certificate/Diploma/ Advanced Diploma language course. Am I eligible for Financial Support Scheme?

Only full-time Bonafide students pursuing a regular Undergraduate/ Postgraduate Course at a Department/ Institution/ Centre of UoD / regular are eligible to avail benefits of the scheme.

I have an Essential Repeat Paper/s in my previous examination. Can I still apply?

Students with Essential Repeat papers in the previous examination are NOT eligible to apply.

How much of my fees will be waived off?

For the first category, the varsity will waive up to 100 percent of fees, and for the second
category, the fee waiver will be up to 50 percent.

Will this scheme also include the examination fees/ hostel fees?

The fee waiver includes all components of fee paid by students except examination fee and hostel fee.

How can I apply financial support scheme?

Eligible students can download the Application Form from the website of Dean Students’ Welfare Office (dsw.du.ac.in) or collect a copy of the Application Form from the Dean Students’ Welfare Office, Conference Centre, Gate no 4, University of Delhi.

Do I have to submit any additional documents/certificates along with the Application Form for financial support scheme?

Along with the Application Form, students must submit the following documents: –

• Annual family income certificate for the last financial year in the standard issue by Tehsildar or equivalent competent authority and per the committee’s access.
• Copies of the ITR of parents, wherever applicable
• Copy of mark sheet of the last examination passed
• Copy of Bonafide Certificate from the Department/ Institute/ Centre
• Copy of fee receipts mentioning the amount under different heads separately
• Copy of the Bank Passbook showing the student’s name, Account number, IFSC code and photograph pasted at the appropriate place.

What is the last date for applying financial support scheme?

Eligible students can submit their applications at the office of Dean Students Welfare through
their respective departments latest by 4.00 PM, 12th December 2022.

Where do I submit my application? Can I submit my application through email?

Students must submit their Application Form at the Dean Students’ Welfare Office, Conference Centre, Gate no 4, University of Delhi. Only those Application Forms submitted to the DSW Office in hard copies will be considered.