Tā bèi rèndìng wéi pínkùnshēng, xiǎngshòu jiǎnmiǎn xuéfèi.
He was recognized as a disadvantaged student and received tuition reduction.
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Chinese universities run a 贫困生认定 (recognition) process for need-based aid: students apply with hometown income certificates and become eligible for 助学金 (zhùxuéjīn, 'student grants') and tuition waivers.