The Financial Support Scheme (FSS) is an initiative by Delhi University (DU) to provide financial assistance to economically weaker students enrolled in various Undergraduate (UG) and Postgraduate (PG) programs at the Department/Institution/Centre of DU. The scheme ensures equity and access to quality education by offering fee waivers for eligible students.
Benefits
The scheme offers fee waivers based on family income:
| Category | Annual Family Income (₹) | Fee Waiver (%) | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Category 1 | ≤ ₹4,00,000 | Up to 100% | Actual fee or up to a maximum of ₹10,000/- |
| Category 2 | ₹4,00,000 – ₹8,00,000 | Up to 50% | Actual fee or up to a maximum of ₹8,000/- |
Note: Examination fees & hostel fees are not covered under this scheme.
Eligibility
- The student must be a bonafide student of Delhi University.
- The student must be enrolled in any UG/PG degree program at a Department/Institution/Centre of DU.
- The family income of the student must be less than ₹8,00,000 per annum.
Exclusions
- Students with Essential Repeat (ER) papers are not eligible for the fee waiver.
- Students who already availed fee waiver at the time of admission in 2023-24 (B.Tech/Five-Year Integrated Law Programs) are not eligible for this scheme.
Application Process
Online Application Process
- Visit the Official Website:
- Eligible students can fill in the online application form available on the Dean Students’ Welfare (DSW) Office website.
- Submit the Application & Documents:
- After filling out the form online, students must submit a hard copy of the application with required documents after due attestation and recommendation from the Head/Director of the concerned Department/Centre/Institute at the DSW Office.
- Check Submission Schedule:
- The schedule for submission of the hard copy will be announced on the DSW website.
Helpdesk Contact Details
Email: fss@dsw.du.ac.in
Office Address:
Dean Students’ Welfare
Conference Centre (Gate No. 4),
Opposite Botany Department,
University of Delhi, Delhi – 110007
Documents Required
- Copy of EWS/OBC-NCL Certificate OR Annual Family Income Certificate issued by the competent authority.
- (Income Certificate signed by a notary is NOT accepted)
- Self-attested copies of latest Income Tax Returns (2022-23) of the following family members:
- Father
- Mother
- Sisters (Unmarried)
- Brothers (Unmarried & below 25 years of age)
- Copy of PAN Card(s) of all the above-mentioned family members.
- Signed copy of the Undertaking Form.
- Copy of Bonafide Certificate signed by the Head/Director of the Department/Centre/Institute.
- Copy of Marksheet of the last examination passed.
- Copy of Latest Fee Receipt.
- Copy of Bank Passbook (showing Student’s Name, Account Number & IFSC Code) OR Cancelled Cheque.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: I am pursuing an Undergraduate Course in a Constituent College/School of Open Learning/Non-Collegiate Women Education Board of UoD. Am I eligible to apply?
A: No, this scheme is only for students studying at a Department/Institution/Centre of DU.
Q: I am a First-Year/Semester student. Can I apply?
A: Yes, First-Year/Semester students are eligible if they meet the income criteria.
Q: I am doing a Certificate/Diploma/Advanced Diploma language course. Am I eligible for FSS?
A: No, the scheme only applies to UG & PG degree programs.
Q: I am pursuing a B.Tech. Program under the Faculty of Technology. Am I eligible for FSS?
A: No, B.Tech. students who already availed a fee waiver during admission in 2023-24 are not eligible.
Q: I have an Essential Repeat (ER) paper in my previous examination. Can I still apply?
A: No, students with ER papers are not eligible.
Q: I took admission under the Orphan Quota. Am I eligible for FSS 2023-24?
A: Yes, Orphan Quota students are eligible.
Q: Will this scheme cover examination fees/hostel fees?
A: No, the scheme only covers the tuition fee waiver.
Q: My family does not file Income Tax Return (ITR). Am I eligible to apply?
A: Yes, but the student must provide a valid Income Certificate issued by a competent authority.
Q: What should I upload in the Income Tax section if my family does not file ITR?
A: The Income Certificate issued by the competent authority should be uploaded.
Q: Where do I submit my application?
A: Submit your hard copy of the application & documents at the Dean Students’ Welfare (DSW) Office, Delhi University.