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Other Measures

98.         To ensure that no student will be denied the opportunities to fully experience diversified post-secondary student life because of lack of means, the Government will: (i) support about 9800 students in need to participate in exchange programmes outside Hong Kong selected on a merit basis and arranged by institutions; and, (ii) invite the CCF Task Force to consider providing a hostel subsidy for needy undergraduate students who reside in hostels and increase the academic expenses grant for students in need pursuing eligible self-financing post-secondary programmes.

99.         In the past two academic years, all student loan borrowers were given the option of starting the repayment of their student loans one year after completing studies.  The Government will make it a standing arrangement to benefit about 2 3000 students each year.

100.         The "zero delivery quota" policy implemented last year for expectant Mainland mothers whose husbands are not Hong Kong residents has greatly relieved the pressure on local obstetrics and gynaecology services.  Next, we will ensure adequate educational opportunities for local students, and continue to strive to alleviate the pressure arising from the demand for local school places by children born to non-local parents.

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