Students from needy families can have their tuition fees cut by more than half, as the Government yesterday unveiled plans to increase tuition fee bursaries. SMU final-year student Xu Jingru has been receiving bursaries throughout her time in university. While studying, Miss Xu said she has to take up different part-time jobs, from tutoring to working in a restaurant to help supplement the family income. She said, "I just ended my internship and I'm taking a short break before working again. Without these bursaries, I think I would not have the luxury of doing so."