Introduction:
Directorate of Student Financial Assistance and University Advancement (DSFA&UA) was established in University of Poonch Rawalakot (UPR), Rawalakot (AJ&K) in collaboration with Higher Education Commission (HEC) for providing financial assistance through different scholarships programs to the meritorious, needy and deserving students of the University. The primary function of DSFA&UA is to coordinate with different governments, HEC, UPR authorities and other private donors for execution and operationalization of financial assistance/ aid to the University Students.
Student Financial Assistance and University Advancement (DSFA&UA) has the responsibility for provision of all information and services to those students enrolled in different undergraduate and post graduate programs in the UPR but their financial resources are not sufficient to meet the expenses. The DSFA&UA aims to make it possible for the students who might otherwise be deprived of this higher education opportunity just because of inadequate financial resources of their families.  

Important Role:

• Establish regular communication flow between the UPR and the students/parents. Co-ordinate with all stake holders regarding the financial assistance /aid programs
• Execute / implement and operate the financial assistance Scheme(s)/ programs of the Government / HEC / UPR and other donors.
• Establish essential manual and automated processes to award financial assistance in a timely manner to award financial assistance/Scholarships to qualified students, according to institutional and Govt. requirements.

Objectives:

“To involve stakeholders in private support for Higher Education by building trustworthy relationships through meaningful interaction and convincing”.

• Create awareness; build relationships with the society for philanthropic support to higher education.
• Raise the level of funding by creating multiple funding streams for sustainability and development of the University.
• Co-ordinate with all stake holders regarding the financial assistance /aid programs.
• Execute / implement and operate the financial assistance Scheme(s)/ programs of the Government / HEC / UPR and other donors.
• Explore the donors, trustees, business enterprises, industries and alumni for the financial assistance / aid to the University and its students.