In a move to assist students with family annual incomes below Rs 8 lakh, the Dean Students’ Welfare office at Delhi University has unveiled the Financial Support Scheme (FSS) for the academic year 2023-24. Aspiring candidates have until 5 pm on January 10 to submit their applications.
Eligibility Criteria and Fee Waiver Structure:
1. Family Income ≤ Rs 4 lakh:
– Fee Waiver: Up to 100% (actual fee or a maximum of Rs 10,000).
2. Family Income Between Rs 4 and 8 lakh:
– Fee Waiver: Up to 50% (actual fee or a maximum of Rs 8,000).
Documents Required for Application:
1. Self-attested copy of EWS/OBC-NCL Certificate or Annual family income certificate issued by a competent authority after March 31, 2023. (Note: Income certificate issued by a notary will not be accepted.)
2. Self-attested copies of the latest Income Tax Returns (2022-23) of the following family members:
– Father
– Mother
– Sister(s) (Unmarried)
– Brother(s) (Unmarried and below 25 years of age)
3. Self-attested copy of Pan card(s) of all the above.
4. Undertaking duly signed by the applicant.
5. Signed copy of bonafide certificate duly signed by Head/Director of the Centre/Department/Institute as per the format given on [http://www.dsw.du.ac.in](http://www.dsw.du.ac.in).
6. Self-attested copy of the mark sheet of the last exam passed.
7. Self-attested copy of the latest Fee Receipt.
8. Self-attested copy of Bank Passbook showing the Student’s Name, Account Number, and IFSC code or a Cancelled Cheque.
Ineligible Programs:
However, undergraduate students pursuing BTech programmes (Computer Science & Engineering; Electronics & Computer Engineering; Electrical Engineering) under the Faculty of Technology, and those pursuing the five-year integrated law programme (BA LLB/ BBA LLB) are not eligible to apply under this scheme as they have already been granted fee waiver during the time of admission.
For additional details and application, interested candidates are encouraged to visit the [official website](http://www.dsw.du.ac.in).
