Assiut university is one of the oldest governmental universities in Egypt. It provides free education to most of its students. There is a very limited book fees that is usually paid by students.  However, poverty sometimes prevents students from covering these fees. The university is running a financial add office that covered these fees for about 40% percent of students in 2021.
The university and through its Office for Student’s Assistance continuously monitor the progress of these students and their graduation.
The cost of living in Assiut is generally law. The university dorms are of a very low cost and additional financial aids for housing may be given to students from low-income families after doing family social status search. The attached report in the pertained section showed that the university spent about 40 million Egyptian pounds in financial, food and housing support in 2021. 
On the other hand, the university helps the surrounding community to raise its socioeconomic level. 
During 2021, it helps with small projects (especially free technical assistance) to help families in their living. It also provides free courses for raising the capabilities of young, educated youth (even none university graduates) and help them in Job opportunities. Additionally, the university itself employs a big number of citizens from Assiut governorate either full-time or part-time jobs. 
Finally, Assiut University experts share with the local and national authorities and NGOs in finding programs to fight poverty and develop society.