On the evening of 22/11, the University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City (UEH) announced an expansion of its storm and flood relief program, initially launched in early October. This program aims to support 11,262 students with permanent residency in 24 provinces and cities affected by recent natural disasters, including Quang Ngai, Gia Lai, Dak Lak, Khanh Hoa, and Lam Dong. The total estimated cost for this initiative is nearly 23 billion VND.
These students will receive a 10% tuition reduction for the final semester of 2025, which will be offset against their tuition for the first semester of 2026. The tuition payment deadline has been extended by two and a half months, until 26/1/2026. For students who have already graduated, the support amount will be directly transferred to their personal bank accounts.
Additionally, the university will award 100 scholarships, each valued at 12-14 million VND, to students facing hardship due to the storms and floods, who have not received similar scholarships and have no disciplinary record. Students can also take out bank loans for tuition, with the university providing interest payment support.
Tuition at UEH is calculated per credit, currently ranging from 860,000 to 1,685,000 VND per credit, depending on the course and training program.
The 24 provinces and cities whose students will receive assistance are: Ha Tinh, Thanh Hoa, Nghe An, Quang Tri, Ninh Binh, Hue, Son La, Phu Tho, Lao Cai, Tuyen Quang, Thai Nguyen, Cao Bang, Lang Son, Quang Ninh, Bac Ninh, Ha Noi, Hai Phong, Hung Yen, Da Nang, Quang Ngai, Gia Lai, Dak Lak, Khanh Hoa, and Lam Dong.
Several other universities in Ho Chi Minh City, such as Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology and Education, Ho Chi Minh City University of Law, Ho Chi Minh City University of Science, Foreign Trade University Campus 2, Ho Chi Minh City University of Economics and Finance (UEF), University of Finance and Marketing, Sai Gon University, University of Health Sciences, and Ho Chi Minh City University of Industry and Trade, are currently surveying their students affected by the storms and floods to develop appropriate support plans.
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Rescuing residents from deep floods in western Nha Trang, morning of 20/11. Photo: Bui Toan |
From 16-20/11, heavy rains occurred from Gia Lai to Khanh Hoa. River levels rose, with some areas exceeding historical marks by 0,2-1,1 meters, isolating homes. Transportation across the Central and Central Highlands provinces was paralyzed.
As of the afternoon of 22/11, the floods had caused 72 deaths in 6 provinces and 13 people were missing. Economic damage from the floods totaled nearly 9 trillion VND.
Le Nguyen
