Applicants intend to apply for WFA can use the WFA Calculator to make a preliminary assessment of the eligibility and amount of allowance. They may also view the video clips for details of the WFA Scheme.
Amount of Allowances for WFA
- Type of Allowances:
(1) Basic Allowance, Medium Allowance or Higher Allowance (granted on a household basis depending on household monthly working hours); and
(2) Child Allowance (granted to each eligible child (note) in a household and cannot be applied separately) (note: Eligible child refers to a household member aged below 15 or aged between 15 and 21 receiving full-time non-post-secondary education.) - Depending on household income, the Basic Allowance, the Medium Allowance, the Higher Allowance and the Child Allowance may be granted at full rate, 3/4 rate or half rate. Please click here for the amounts of allowances.