University's meal check can help poorest students

HUAZHONG AGRICULTURAL University has recorded the details of its students' spending on lunch and dinner during the past 15 days. The 10 percent who spent the most on their meals have been disqualified from receiving the subsidies granted to disadvantaged students. Comments:

The university's well-intentioned decision still needs improvement in practice. Although students can appeal if they are mistakenly disqualified, it would cost too much for them to file such a complaint, and too long for the school to conduct a follow-up investigation. As for identifying impoverished students, if conditions permit, students both below and slightly above the poverty line should all be included in the evaluation, which would not only protect the dignity of the poorest students, but also enable help and care for those students just above the line.

Wuhan Evening News, Oct 14