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Course Fees For Full-Time Diploma Courses

What are my fees and when are they payable?

The Tuition Grant Scheme was introduced by the Government to help students with the costs of tertiary education in Singapore. Tuition Grant (inclusive of any GST subsidy) is granted to students on Tuition Grant Scheme.

For details on Tuition Grant, please refer to Tuition Grant Eligibility page.

There are 2 semesters in each Academic Year (AY). The billing periods for AY 2026/2027 are :

a. Semester 1 : from 20 April 2026 - 18 October 2026.
b. Semester 2 : from 19 October 2026 - 18 April 2027.

Fees are billed and payable by semester. They are usually payable in June for Semester 1 and December for Semester 2.

Type of Fees	Payable in
1) Tuition Fee	Every semester
2) Other Fees	Semester 1 of each Academic Year

From academic year (AY) 2014, the Polytechnics adopt a cohort-based fee structure, which means that a student's fees will remain constant for the entire duration of the course.

For Singapore citizens and Singapore Permanent Residents, the applicable GST is subsidised by the Ministry of Education (MOE).

Select your admission year from the dropdown list to display the course fees.

Breakdown of subsidised fees payable by new student (Singapore Citizen) enrolled in AY2026/2027 April Intake and granted Tuition Grant:

Fee Type Item	Total Fees	Semester 1 (S$)	Semester 2 (S$)
Subsidised Tuition Fees Payable	S$3,100.00	S$1,550.00	S$1,550.00
Supplementary fees	S$83.15	S$83.15	S$0.00
Total Subsidised Fee Payable by student	S$3,183.15	S$1,633.15	S$1,550.00

GST on Tuition Fees Payable and Tuition Grant is subsidised by MOE.
Supplementary fees are inclusive of GST.

Breakdown of subsidised fees payable by existing student (Singapore Citizen) enrolled in AY2022/2023 Intake and granted Tuition Grant:

Fee Type Item	Total Fees	Semester 1 (S$)	Semester 2 (S$)
Subsidised Tuition Fees Payable	S$3,000.00	S$1,500.00	S$1,500.00
Supplementary fees	S$72.25	S$72.25	S$0.00
Total Subsidised Fee Payable by student	S$3,072.25	S$1,572.25	S$1,500.00

GST on Tuition Fees Payable and Tuition Grant is subsidised by MOE.
Supplementary fees are inclusive of GST.

Breakdown of subsidised fees payable by new student (Singapore Citizen) enrolled in AY2025/2026 April Intake and granted Tuition Grant:

Fee Type Item	Total Fees	Semester 1 (S$)	Semester 2 (S$)
Subsidised Tuition Fees Payable	S$3,100.00	S$1,550.00	S$1,550.00
Supplementary fees	S$72.25	S$72.25	S$0.00
Total Subsidised Fee Payable by student	S$3,172.25	S$1,622.25	S$1,550.00

GST on Tuition Fees Payable and Tuition Grant is subsidised by MOE.
Supplementary fees are inclusive of GST.

Breakdown of subsidised fees payable by existing student (Singapore Citizen) enrolled in AY2023/2024 April Intake and granted Tuition Grant:

Fee Type Item	Total Fees	Semester 1 (S$)	Semester 2 (S$)
Subsidised Tuition Fees Payable	S$3,000.00	S$1,500.00	S$1,500.00
Supplementary fees	S$72.25	S$72.25	S$0.00
Total Subsidised Fee Payable by student	S$3,072.25	S$1,572.25	S$1,500.00

GST on Tuition Fees Payable and Tuition Grant is subsidised by MOE.
Supplementary fees are inclusive of GST.

Breakdown of subsidised fees payable by new student (Singapore Citizen) enrolled in AY2024/2025 April Intake and granted Tuition Grant:

Fee Type Item	Total Fees	Semester 1 (S$)	Semester 2 (S$)
Subsidised Tuition Fees Payable	S$3,000.00	S$1,500.00	S$1,500.00
Supplementary fees	S$72.25	S$72.25	S$0.00
Total Subsidised Fee Payable by student	S$3,072.25	S$1,572.25	S$1,500.00

GST on Tuition Fees Payable and Tuition Grant is subsidised by MOE.
Supplementary fees are inclusive of GST.

From academic year (AY) 2014, the Polytechnics adopt a cohort-based fee structure, which means that a student's fees will remain constant for the entire duration of the course.

For Singapore citizens and Singapore Permanent Residents, the applicable GST is subsidised by the Ministry of Education (MOE).

Select your admission year from the dropdown list to display the course fees.

Breakdown of subsidised fees payable by existing student (Singapore Citizen, aged 40 and above) enrolled in AY2023/2024 April Intake and eligible for Tuition Grant and SkillsFuture Mid-Career Enhanced Subsidies:

Fee Type Item	Total Fees	Semester 1 (S$)	Semester 2 (S$)
Subsidised Tuition Fees Payable	S$2,000.00	S$1000.00	S$1000.00
Supplementary fees	S$72.25	S$72.25	S$0.00
Total Subsidised Fee Payable by student	S$2,072.25	S$1,072.25	S$1000.00

GST on Tuition Fees Payable and Tuition Grant is subsidised by MOE.
Supplementary fees are inclusive of GST.

Breakdown of subsidised fees payable by new student (Singapore Citizen, aged 40 and above) enrolled in AY2026/2027 April Intake and eligible for Tuition Grant and SkillsFuture Mid-Career Enhanced Subsidies:

Fee Type Item	Total Fees	Semester 1 (S$)	Semester 2 (S$)
Subsidised Tuition Fees Payable	S$2,100.00	S$1050.00	S$1050.00
Supplementary fees	S$83.15	S$83.15	S$0.00
Total Subsidised Fee Payable by student	S$2,183.15	S$1,133.15	S$1050.00

GST on Tuition Fees Payable and Tuition Grant is subsidised by MOE.
Supplementary fees are inclusive of GST.

Breakdown of subsidised fees payable by new student (Singapore Citizen, aged 40 and above) enrolled in AY2024/2025 April Intake and eligible for Tuition Grant and SkillsFuture Mid-Career Enhanced Subsidies:

Fee Type Item	Total Fees	Semester 1 (S$)	Semester 2 (S$)
Subsidised Tuition Fees Payable	S$2,000.00	S$1000.00	S$1000.00
Supplementary fees	S$72.25	S$72.25	S$0.00
Total Subsidised Fee Payable by student	S$2,072.25	S$1,072.25	S$1000.00

GST on Tuition Fees Payable and Tuition Grant is subsidised by MOE.
Supplementary fees are inclusive of GST.

Breakdown of subsidised fees payable by new student (Singapore Citizen, aged 40 and above) enrolled in AY2025/2026 April Intake and eligible for Tuition Grant and SkillsFuture Mid-Career Enhanced Subsidies:

Fee Type Item	Total Fees	Semester 1 (S$)	Semester 2 (S$)
Subsidised Tuition Fees Payable	S$2,100.00	S$1050.00	S$1050.00
Supplementary fees	S$72.25	S$72.25	S$0.00
Total Subsidised Fee Payable by student	S$2,172.25	S$1,122.25	S$1050.00

GST on Tuition Fees Payable and Tuition Grant is subsidised by MOE.
Supplementary fees are inclusive of GST.

For Singapore citizens and Singapore Permanent Residents, the applicable GST is subsidised by the Ministry of Education (MOE).

Select your admission year from the dropdown list to display the course fees.

Breakdown of subsidised fees payable by existing student (Singapore Permanent Resident) enrolled in AY2022/2023 Intake and granted Tuition Grant:

Fee Type Item	Total Fees	Semester 1 (S$)	Semester 2 (S$)
Subsidised Tuition Fees Payable	S$6,200.00	S$3,100.00	S$3,100.00
Supplementary fees	S$104.95	S$104.95	S$0.00
Total Fee Chargeable	S$6,304.95	S$3,204.95	S$3,100.00
GST subsidy on Examination Fee	-S$2.70	-S$2.70	S$0.00
Total Subsidised Fee Payable by student	S$6,302.25	S$3,202.25	S$3,100.00

GST on Tuition Fees Payable and Tuition Grant is subsidised by MOE.
Supplementary fees are inclusive of GST.

Breakdown of subsidised fees payable by new student (Singapore Permanent Resident) enrolled in AY2025/2026 April Intake and granted Tuition Grant:

Fee Type Item	Total Fees	Semester 1 (S$)	Semester 2 (S$)
Subsidised Tuition Fees Payable	S$6,400.00	S$3,200.00	S$3,200.00
Supplementary fees	S$104.95	S$104.95	S$0.00
Total Fee Chargeable	S$6,504.95	S$3,304.95	S$3,200.00
GST subsidy on Examination Fee	-S$2.70	-S$2.70	S$0.00
Total Subsidised Fee Payable by student	S$6,502.25	S$3,302.25	S$3,200.00

GST on Tuition Fees Payable and Tuition Grant is subsidised by MOE.
Supplementary fees are inclusive of GST.

Breakdown of subsidised fees payable by existing student (Singapore Permanent Resident) enrolled in AY2023/2024 Intake and granted Tuition Grant:

Fee Type Item	Total Fees	Semester 1 (S$)	Semester 2 (S$)
Subsidised Tuition Fees Payable	S$6,200.00	S$3,100.00	S$3,100.00
Supplementary fees	S$104.95	S$104.95	S$0.00
Total Fee Chargeable	S$6,304.95	S$3,204.95	S$3,100.00
GST subsidy on Examination Fee	-S$2.70	-S$2.70	S$0.00
Total Subsidised Fee Payable by student	S$6,302.25	S$3,202.25	S$3,100.00

GST on Tuition Fees Payable and Tuition Grant is subsidised by MOE.
Supplementary fees are inclusive of GST.

Breakdown of subsidised fees payable by new student (Singapore Permanent Resident) enrolled in AY2024/2025 April Intake and granted Tuition Grant:

Fee Type Item	Total Fees	Semester 1 (S$)	Semester 2 (S$)
Subsidised Tuition Fees Payable	S$6,200.00	S$3,100.00	S$3,100.00
Supplementary fees	S$104.95	S$104.95	S$0.00
Total Fee Chargeable	S$6,304.95	S$3,204.95	S$3,100.00
GST subsidy on Examination Fee	-S$2.70	-S$2.70	S$0.00
Total Subsidised Fee Payable by student	S$6,302.25	S$3,202.25	S$3,100.00

GST on Tuition Fees Payable and Tuition Grant is subsidised by MOE.
Supplementary fees are inclusive of GST.

Breakdown of subsidised fees payable by new student (Singapore Permanent Resident) enrolled in AY2026/2027 April Intake and granted Tuition Grant:

Fee Type Item	Total Fees	Semester 1 (S$)	Semester 2 (S$)
Subsidised Tuition Fees Payable	S$6,400.00	S$3,200.00	S$3,200.00
Supplementary fees	S$115.85	S$115.85	S$0.00
Total Fee Chargeable	S$6,515.85	S$3,315.85	S$3,200.00
GST subsidy on Examination Fee	-S$2.70	-S$2.70	S$0.00
Total Subsidised Fee Payable by student	S$6,513.15	S$3,313.15	S$3,200.00

GST on Tuition Fees Payable and Tuition Grant is subsidised by MOE.
Supplementary fees are inclusive of GST.

For International Students from the intake cohort of AY2016/2017 and beyond, the GST on tuition fees will be borne by these students.

For existing students admitted prior to AY2016/2017, the applicable GST is subsidised by MOE.

Select your admission year from the dropdown list to display the course fees.

Breakdown of subsidised fees payable by new student (International Student - ASEAN) enrolled in AY2026/2027 April Intake and granted Tuition Grant:

Fee Type Item	Total Fees	Semester 1 (S$)	Semester 2 (S$)
Subsidised Tuition Fees Payable	S$12,400.00	S$6,200.00	S$6,200.00
Supplementary fees	S$173.65	S$173.65	S$0.00
Total Subsidised Fee Payable by student	S$12,573.65	S$6,373.65	S$6,200.00

Supplementary fees are inclusive of GST.

Breakdown of subsidised fees payable by new student (International Student - Non-ASEAN) enrolled in AY2026/2027 April Intake and granted Tuition Grant:

Fee Type Item	Total Fees	Semester 1 (S$)	Semester 2 (S$)
Subsidised Tuition Fees Payable	S$13,600.00	S$6,800.00	S$6,800.00
Supplementary fees	S$173.65	S$173.65	S$0.00
Total Subsidised Fee Payable by student	S$13,773.65	S$6,973.65	S$6,800.00

Supplementary fees are inclusive of GST.

Breakdown of subsidised fees payable by new student (International Student) enrolled in AY2024/2025 April Intake and granted Tuition Grant:

Fee Type Item	Total Fees	Semester 1 (S$)	Semester 2 (S$)
Subsidised Tuition Fees Payable	S$12,000.00	S$6,000.00	S$6,000.00
Supplementary fees	S$162.75	S$162.75	S$0.00
Total Subsidised Fee Payable by student	S$12,162.75	S$6,162.75	S$6,000.00

All fees are inclusive of GST.

Breakdown of subsidised fees payable by new student (International Student) enrolled in AY2025/2026 April Intake and granted Tuition Grant:

Fee Type Item	Total Fees	Semester 1 (S$)	Semester 2 (S$)
Subsidised Tuition Fees Payable	S$12,400.00	S$6,200.00	S$6,200.00
Supplementary fees	S$162.75	S$162.75	S$0.00
Total Subsidised Fee Payable by student	S$12,562.75	S$6,362.75	S$6,200.00

All fees are inclusive of GST.

Breakdown of subsidised fees payable by existing student (International Student) enrolled in AY2022/2023 April Intake and granted Tuition Grant:

Fee Type Item	Total Fees	Semester 1 (S$)	Semester 2 (S$)
Subsidised Tuition Fees Payable	S$11,613.10	S$5,806.55	S$5,806.55
Supplementary fees	S$162.75	S$162.75	S$0.00
Total Subsidised Fee Payable by student	S$11,775.85	S$5,969.30	S$5,806.55

All fees are inclusive of GST.

Breakdown of subsidised fees payable by existing student (International Student) enrolled in AY2023/2024 Intake and granted Tuition Grant:

Fee Type Item	Total Fees	Semester 1 (S$)	Semester 2 (S$)
Subsidised Tuition Fees Payable	S$12,010.20	S$6,005.10	S$6,005.10
Supplementary fees	S$162.75	S$162.75	S$0.00
Total Subsidised Fee Payable by student	S$12,172.95	S$6,167.85	S$6,005.10

All fees are inclusive of GST.

Course Fees For Polytechnic Foundation Programme

What are the course fees for Polytechnic Foundation Programme (PFP) students and when are they payable?

The course fees for Polytechnic Foundation Programme students consist of Tuition Fee and Supplementary Fee. They are billed and payable in 2 semesters in each Academic Year (AY).

Semester in each Academic Year (AY)	Billing Period for AY2026/2027	Type of Fees	Payable in the month
Semester 1	20 April 2026 - 18 October 2026	Tuition Fee and Other Fees	June 2026
Semester 2	19 October 2026 - 18 April 2027	Tuition Fee	December 2026

Breakdown of Total Fees in AY2026/2027

New Student (Singapore Citizen) enrolled in AY2026/2027 for PFP

Fee Type Item	Total Fees	Semester 1	Semester 2
Tuition Fees Payable	S$370.00	S$185.00	S$185.00
Supplementary Fees	S$83.15	S$83.15	S$0.00
Fees Payable	S$453.15	S$268.15	S$185.00

GST on Tuition Fees Payable is subsidised by MOE.
Supplementary Fees are inclusive of GST.

Breakdown of Total Fees in AY2026/2027

New Student (Singapore Permanent Resident) enrolled in AY2026/2027 for PFP

Fee Type Item	Total Fees	Semester 1	Semester 2
Tuition Fees Payable	S$4,150.00	S$2,075.00	S$2,075.00
Supplementary Fees	S$115.85	S$115.85	S$0.00
Fees Payable	S$4,265.85	S$2,190.85	S$2,075.00

GST on Tuition Fees Payable is subsidised by MOE.
Supplementary Fees are inclusive of GST.

Breakdown of Total Fees in AY2026/2027

New Student (International Student) enrolled in AY2026/2027 for PFP

Fee Type Item	Total Fees	Semester 1	Semester 2
Tuition Fees Payable	S$12,140.00	S$6,070.00	S$6,070.00
Supplementary Fees	S$173.65	S$173.65	S$0.00
Fees Payable	S$12,313.65	S$6,243.65	S$6,070.00

Supplementary fees are inclusive of GST.

Schemes Overview

Financial Schemes

There are a number of Financial Schemes available to settle course fees.
Post Secondary Education Account (PSEA) can be used to settle both Tuition Fee and Other Fees but Tertiary Tuition Fee Subsidy (TTFS) for Malays (Mendaki), SkillsFuture Credit, CPF Education Loan Scheme, and MOE Higher Education Student Loan (HESL) cover only Tuition Fee.

(According to sequence of payment if multiple Financial Schemes are approved)
Tertiary Tuition Fee Subsidy (TTFS) for Malays (Mendaki)
SkillsFuture Credit (Only for Singapore Citizens aged 25 and above)
Post Secondary Education Account (PSEA)
CPF Education Loan Scheme
MOE Higher Education Student Loan (HESL)

Before you apply for a CPF education loan, you may want to consider the MOE Higher Education Student Loan (HESL), which is interest-free during your study. This means that if you repay the HESL fully right after graduation, you will not incur any interest. Learn more about the HESL guide or visit the Ministry of Education website.

^ Polytechnic Foundation Programme (PFP) students are only eligible to apply for the Post Secondary Education Account (PSEA) Scheme.

Please note that as per MOE's guidelines, for awardees with scholarships that specifically indicated tuition fees coverage, TTFS/SkillsFuture Credit/PSEA/CPF/HESL utilisations are not allowed if the amount awarded is adequate to cover the students' tuition fees. Note that as per MOE's guidelines, for awardees with scholarships that specifically indicated tuition fees coverage, TTFS/SkillsFuture Credit/PSEA/CPF/HESL utilisations are not allowed if the amount awarded is adequate to cover the students' tuition fees.

Application Period of Financial Schemes

i) The financial schemes application period for full time subsidised diploma students for AY2026/2027 Semester 2 are as follows:

Type of Financial Scheme (FS)	Sequence of payment if multiple FS are approved	Opening Date	Closing Date	Note
Tertiary Tuition Fee Subsidy (TTFS) for Malay Student – (Mendaki)	1	16 Sep 2026	31 Oct 2026	Submit application Yayasan Mendaki’s website. Only online application will be accepted
SkillsFuture Credit	2	24 Aug 2026	19 Oct 2026	Submit online claim with course start date “19 Oct 2026” at MySkillsFuture. Inform us at Student Finance Enquiry after submission. (Only for Singapore Citizens aged 25 and above)
Post Secondary Education Account (PSEA)	3	3 Aug 2026		Log in to MOE’s Student Finance System (SFS) using your SingPass to set up a PSEA Standing Order (SO)* This one-time application will remain in force unless it is superseded with a new application or terminated.
CPF Education Loan Scheme	4	10 Aug 2026	12 Oct 2026	Submit online application at CPF Board’s website using Singpass. Only online application will be accepted
MOE Higher Education Student Loan (HESL)	5	29 July 2026 (if you do not have MOE TFL)		Submit online application at SLSG Portal Please visit MOE Website for more details on HESL

*Please refer to the step-by-step guide to set up a PSEA Standing Order (SO).

ii) The financial scheme application period for Polytechnic Foundation Programme students for AY2026/2027 Semester 2 is as follows:

Type of Scheme

Opening Date

Closing Date

Note

Post Secondary Education Account (PSEA)

3 Aug 2026

Log in to MOE’s Student Finance System (SFS) using your SingPass to set up a PSEA Standing Order (SO)*

This one-time application will remain in force unless it is superseded with a new application or terminated.

*Please refer to the step-by-step guide to set up a PSEA Standing Order (SO).

Note:

(i) You are strongly advised to submit your application for Financial Schemes as early as possible so that your application can be approved in time for settlement of fees.

(ii) If you have been an inactive student for more than 6 months, your approved Financial Schemes may be terminated by the Financial Schemes Organisations. You may want to check your Financial Scheme application status at TP Oei through a mobile device when you resume your study. If the scheme has been terminated and you still wish to use the scheme to pay for your fees, you would be required to re-submit a new Financial Scheme application during the Financial Schemes application period.

(iii) Non-subsidised International students (i.e. students who are not eligible for TG or choose not to apply for TG) are not allowed to apply for Financial Schemes.

What kind of fees do the Financial Schemes cover?

What kind of fees do the Financial Schemes cover?

Post Secondary Education Account (PSEA) can be used to settle both Tuition Fee and Other Fees but CPF Education Loan Scheme, Tertiary Tuition Fee Subsidy (TTFS) for Malays (Mendaki), MOE Higher Education Student Loan (HESL) and SkillsFuture Credit cover only Tuition Fee.

Other Fees are to be paid by using your own funds or PSEA.

Can I apply for more than one Financial Scheme?

Can I apply for more than one Financial Scheme?

Yes, you can apply for more than one Financial Schemes if you are eligible.

Who are eligible to apply for Financial Schemes?

Who are eligible to apply for Financial Schemes?

Subsidised students, who are Eligible and Apply for TG, are eligible to apply for Financial Schemes.

How will I know the outcome of my application(s) for Financial Scheme(s)?

How will I know the outcome of my application(s) for Financial Scheme(s)?

You would be informed of the outcome of your financial scheme application(s) directly by the respective FS Organisations.

For application form properly completed, the Polytechnic will submit them to the Financial Scheme Organisations for processing.
If you are requested by the Polytechnic to re-submit the form due to any reason, you must re-submit the application form to the Polytechnic by the deadline stated in the Student Financial Application Form Follow Up Letter/Email. Else, it will be deemed that you are no longer interested in applying for that Financial Scheme. To ensure you receive the follow up letter, please update your latest local address when doing online enrolment.
Incomplete submission of required documents will result in your application being rejected by the Financial Scheme Organisation administering the Financial Scheme.
Late re-submission of application form to the Polytechnic will delay the processing of your application by the Financial Scheme Organisations.
You have to give prompt response to queries on your application by the Polytechnic or Financial Scheme Organisation. If you do not do so, your application may not be processed and approved by FS organisation timely for fee payment before fee due date.

Where can I check the status of my Financial Scheme applications?

Where can I check the status of my Financial Scheme applications?

You can view your financial application details via TP Oei through a mobile device.

The types of enquiries available are:

Payment Status
Financial Scheme Application (TTFS/PSEA/CPF/HESL) Status
GIRO Application Status
GIRO Deduction Status
Financial Scheme (PSEA/CPF) Deduction Enquiry
Tuition Grant

What should I do if my Financial Scheme application result is not confirmed when my fees are due for payment?

What should I do if my Financial Scheme application result is not confirmed when my fees are due for payment?

You are required to settle your fees by using your own funds first. The Polytechnic will refund you after receipt of the fund from the Financial Scheme Organisation if your application is approved subsequently.

What should I do if my application for a Financial Scheme is unsuccessful?

What should I do if my application for a Financial Scheme is unsuccessful?

You may want to explore the possibility of using another available Financial Scheme that you are eligible to apply and the application period is still open. Otherwise, you will have to use your own funds to pay the fees.

How do I apply for TTFS?

How do I apply for TTFS?

Please submit online application at Yayasan Mendaki's website during the online application period from 16 September 2026 to 31 October 2026.

Where can I get more details on this scheme?

Where can I get more details on this scheme?

Non-subsidised students are not allowed to apply for TTFS. Please refer to either the Yayasan MENDAKI's website or use the “Contact Us” page on their website for details of the following:

eligibility criteria
supporting documents to be submitted

Can I take up TTFS as well as other Financial Schemes to pay for my Tuition Fee?

Can I take up TTFS as well as other Financial Schemes to pay for my Tuition Fee?

Yes, you can do so. However, the total funding from various schemes cannot exceed 100% of the Tuition Fee.

Note: If you submit application for both TTFS and Standing Order to use PSEA funds for the settlement of your Tuition Fee, the Polytechnic will proceed to claim the amount from PSEA while your TTFS application is being processed. Any excess PSEA amount claimed will be refunded back to your PSEA account with MOE upon the approval and release of funds from Yayasan Mendaki.

Do I need to pay Other fees if I have applied 100% TTFS to settle my Tuition Fee?

Do I need to pay Other fees if I have applied 100% TTFS to settle my Tuition Fee?

Yes, TTFS covers only subsidised Tuition Fee. Other Fees are to be paid by your own funds or PSEA.

If I do not apply for TTFS in this semester, can I apply for it in the subsequent semester?

If I do not apply for TTFS in this semester, can I apply for it in the subsequent semester?

You can only apply during the application period for each semester. The application period is announced at Temasek Polytechnic (TP)'s website before the start of each semester.

I am a Singapore Citizen turning 25 this year. When will I receive my credit?

I am a Singapore Citizen turning 25 this year. When will I receive my credit?

Starting from 1 January 2016, all Singaporean aged 25 and above will be eligible for SkillsFuture Credit. You will receive your account activation letter by the first quarter of the same year you turn 25. You may proceed to make SkillsFuture Credit claims upon receipt of your account activation letter.

How do I apply to claim or use the credit? How can I check my credit balance?

How do I apply to claim or use the credit? How can I check my credit balance?

Please log in to your SkillsFuture Credit account at MySkillsFuture to submit a claim or check your credit balance. You are required to update your profile on your first log in. During the submission of your claim, please indicate 19 October 2026 as your "Course Start Date".

Please note that eligible period to disburse the credit to Temasek Polytechnic is from 24 August 2026 to 19 October 2026. Please inform us at Student Finance Enquiry by selecting the ‘none of the above’ option after you have submitted the claim in order for us to activate the disbursement to Temasek Polytechnic.

Please ensure that you have updated the information required and your Course Start Date accurately. Failure to do so may result in your application being rejected.

For more information and assistance on the SkillsFuture Credit, you may wish to visit the SkillsFuture’s website or call SkillsFuture Hotline at 6785 5785.

Can Post Secondary Education Account (PSEA) be used to pay my fees?

Can Post Secondary Education Account (PSEA) be used to pay my fees?

Yes, if you have PSEA and wish to use PSEA fund to pay both Tuition Fee and Other Fees for your course of study.

IMPORTANT NOTE:

PSEA fund can be used to pay for both Tuition Fees and Enrichment Programme Fees organised by the Polytechnic during the student's course of study.

Select the Standing Order (SO) Usage which you want to use your PSEA funds for. It is recommended that you select both "Tuition Fees" and "Enrichment Programme Fees". This is to ensure that all your educational needs that are eligible for PSEA usage will be covered under your SO.

Once PSEA payment is received by the Polytechnic to settle for your course fees of a semester,
Subsequent request from the student not to use PSEA fund to settle the fees for that semester is not allowed.
Student's submission to terminate his approved PSEA Standing Order will only take effect from the following semester.

Do I have to submit another Post-Secondary Education Account (PSEA) Standing Order (SO) application if I transfer to another approved institution/ progress from Polytechnic Foundation Programme?

Do I have to submit another Post-Secondary Education Account (PSEA) Standing Order (SO) application if I transfer to another approved institution/ progress from Polytechnic Foundation Programme?

Every SO is unique to each institution and cannot be used for another institution. As such, you will need to set up a new SO for Temasek Polytechnic.

Can I choose to use PSEA to pay for Tuition Fee before Other Fees?

Can I choose to use PSEA to pay for Tuition Fee before Other Fees?

No, PSEA is used to settle Other Fees first and then Tuition Fee as other Financial Schemes (TTFS, CPF and HESL) can be used to pay the balance of Tuition Fee when the PSEA payment is insufficient to settle the full Tuition Fee.

How do I apply for PSEA Standing Order (SO)?

How do I apply for PSEA Standing Order (SO)?

Login to MOE’s Student Finance System (SFS) using your SingPass to set up a PSEA Standing Order (SO).

If you are below 21 years old, you can only view your PSEA details and cannot authorize any transactions. You will require your parents/guardian to set up SO on your behalf instead.

Please note that once the SO is approved, it will apply to all future withdrawals for tuition fees and other fees until the SO is terminated or replaced, or when the fund is fully utilised.

I have approved PSEA Standing Order (SO), why is it not utilised to settle the current semester’s fees?

I have approved PSEA Standing Order (SO), why is it not utilised to settle the current semester’s fees?

If you submitted the PSEA SO and have outstanding fees for the current semester, please contact us via the Student Finance Enquiry form by selecting the ‘None of the Above’ option. Be sure to attach proof of your approved PSEA SO so we can submit a claim to MOE for your outstanding fees, subject to available fund balance.

Where can I get more details on PSEA/check the fund balance in my PSEA?

Where can I get more details on PSEA/check the fund balance in my PSEA?

Please login to MOE’s Student Finance System (SFS) using your SingPass to check the fund balance in your PSEA.

If I wish to terminate my Standing Order (SO), what should I do?

If I wish to terminate my Standing Order (SO), what should I do?

Please login to MOE’s Student Finance System (SFS) using your SingPass to terminate the SO.

How do I know whether I am eligible to apply for CPF Education Loan Scheme to pay Tuition Fee?

How do I know whether I am eligible to apply for CPF Education Loan Scheme to pay Tuition Fee?

Non-subsidised and International students are not allowed to apply for CPF Education Loan Scheme. Detailed information on the CPF Education Loan Scheme is available at CPF Board's website.

If I have applied for CPF Education Loan Scheme but not PSEA, do I still need to pay any fees using my own funds?

If I have applied for CPF Education Loan Scheme but not PSEA, do I still need to pay any fees using my own funds?

Yes, CPF fund covers only subsidised Tuition Fee. Other Fees and GST on Tuition Fee (applicable to subsidised International Students) have to be paid by your own funds.

Will my subsidised Tuition Fee be fully covered if I applied to use CPF fund for 100% of my Tuition Fee?

Will my subsidised Tuition Fee be fully covered if I applied to use CPF fund for 100% of my Tuition Fee?

It would depend on how much of the balance in the CPF ordinary account can be used for Education Loan Scheme. Whether your subsidised Tuition Fee can be fully covered by CPF will depend on the withdrawal limit for Education Loan Scheme, your applied percentage and the available fund of the CPF member’s account.

Before submitting the application, CPF Account holder has to check the amount available for Education Loan Scheme by logging in to the CPF Board's website using Singpass: https://www.cpf.gov.sg/member under Education dashboard.

Is there a charge imposed for using CPF to pay for my Tuition Fee?

Is there a charge imposed for using CPF to pay for my Tuition Fee?

Yes, CPF Board charges an administrative fee for each withdrawal transaction.

How do I submit my CPF application?

How do I submit my CPF application?

Please submit the online application at CPF Board's website during the online application period from 10 August 2026 to 12 October 2026. Application submitted after the closing date will not be accepted by CPF Board.

How do I apply online?

How do I apply online?

To apply online, you and the CPF member are required to have a Singpass.
- To apply for Singpass, you can:
  - Get it on the spot at the nearest Singpass counter; or
  - Submit your request using Online Request service at Singpass website..
More info on how to apply using CPF can be found in our CPF Application guide.
Please note that online application must be completed by the student and not by the parent. The student must login with Singpass and submit the application.
If you are using:
- your own CPF account for Tuition Fee deduction, your application status will be updated as "Pending" upon submission.
- other CPF member's account for Education Loan Scheme, an email with an URL will be sent to the CPF member's e-mail address stated in the online application within 2 days from the date of submission.
The **CPF member must log in using the member's own Singpass within 14 days from the date of the application, to endorse for the use of his CPF savings. Otherwise, the online application will be rejected.
Supporting documents for online CPF application are to be submitted directly to CPF Board and not to the Polytechnic.
**After you have done the on-line application, please remind the CPF member whose account you are using to endorse your CPF application within 14 days from the application date.

Can I use my sibling's or relative's CPF to pay for my subsidised Tuition Fee?

Can I use my sibling's or relative's CPF to pay for my subsidised Tuition Fee?

Yes, you can use your sibling's or relative's CPF to pay for your subsidised Tuition Fee. However, only 25% of your subsidised Tuition Fee is allowed to be settled by your relative's CPF funds. Detailed information on the CPF Education Loan Scheme is available at CPF Board's website.

For online application, please submit the supporting documents directly to CPF Board not to the Polytechnic.

If I wish to revoke the use of CPF to pay for my Tuition Fee, how should I go about it?

If I wish to revoke the use of CPF to pay for my Tuition Fee, how should I go about it?

To revoke the use of CPF, the member can:
- submit the revocation online via CPF Board’s website using Singpass.

Please note that it is your responsibility to ensure complete submission of all required documents to CPF Board in order to effect the change.

Will I be notified of the result of my CPF application and actual deduction from CPF account?

Will I be notified of the result of my CPF application and actual deduction from CPF account?

If you have applied online, please check the status of your online application, by logging on to CPF Board’s website under "Activities" using your Singpass.

If you (i.e. the CPF account holder) have used your CPF savings to pay for the tuition fees, you should receive a notification generally by the following month after the payment has been made to the Polytechnic.

Why is my fee not settled by CPF though I have an approved application under CPF Education Loan Scheme?

Why is my fee not settled by CPF though I have an approved application under CPF Education Loan Scheme?

The unsuccessful CPF deduction may be due to insufficient funds in the CPF member's account for educational purposes or other reasons. Your CPF account member will be notified by CPF Board the reason for unsuccessful CPF application. They can check the funds available for Education Loan Scheme via CPF Board’s website under “Education dashboard” using Singpass.

Other Fees are not covered under CPF.

Who is eligible to apply for HESL?

Who is eligible to apply for HESL?

Non-means tested base provision for all subsidised-students (Singapore Citizen (SC), Singapore Permanent Resident (SPR) and International Student (IS)) that can cover up to 90% of the subsidised fees payable, depending on the citizenship of the student.
Means-tested provision:
(i) For eligible SC students – covers the balance of their tuition fees not covered by the base provision, loan for living allowance, and cost of overseas student programmes (for undergraduates only).

(ii) For eligible SPR and IS – covers loan for living allowance only.

Who is eligible for means-test provision?

Who is eligible for means-test provision?

SC and SPR with gross monthly household per capita income (PCI)¹ of $3,500 or less.
IS with gross monthly household PCI of $1,875 or less.

¹Monthly PCI is computed based on total monthly gross household income (GHI) divided by number of family members living in the same household as the student loan applicant.

How much can I borrow under HESL?

How much can I borrow under HESL?

HESL coverage for polytechnic diploma is as follows:

HESL Component		Who are Eligible?	Loan Provision
1	Base Provision	Full-time SC/PR/IS diploma student	Covers up to 90% of subsidised tuition fees, depending on student's citizenship. SC: up to 90%; PR: up to 75%; IS: up to 55%
2	Means-tested provision
2a	Balance Fee Coverage	Full-time SC diploma student	Covers remaining 10% of subsidised tuition fees
2b	Living Allowance Loan	Full-time SC/PR/IS diploma student	Up to $3,200 per academic year

How do I apply for HESL?

How do I apply for HESL?

If you do not have MOE TFL and if you intend to apply for government loan to pay for your current semester’s tuition fees, please apply for the HESL using your Singpass account via the new StudentLoanSG (SLSG) portal (address: https://go.gov.sg/slsg), which will be launched on 29 July 2026 10am.
If you already have MOE TFL, your current TFL will continue to be disbursed for your tuition fees. No action is required from you during the July 2026 HESL launch.

How do I submit my supporting documents for PCI assessment?

How do I submit my supporting documents for PCI assessment?

Due to system data migration, the TP e-bursary application portal (TPOSS) will be unavailable, and PCI assessments cannot be conducted during this period. Further details on the resumption of PCI assessments, which is expected in AY2026 Semester 2 following the implementation of the new Student Attainment & Records (STAR) system, will be provided in due course via TP Oei.

Financial Assistance Schemes

There are a number of financial assistance schemes at TP, and students requiring financial assistance for their education are strongly advised to take up the MOE Tuition Fee Loan Scheme from DBS Bank which provides a loan of up to 75% of the tuition fees.

Should they require additional financial assistance, there are several bursary schemes available and they may apply for the most suitable bursary that they qualify for.

As a general rule, students may only receive one bursary for each academic year. In addition to the Tuition Fee Loan Scheme and bursaries, there are other financial assistance schemes for students.

Declaration Form FAQ Bursary Tiers Contact Us
1) Check Eligibility (Full-time Diploma Students) 2) Apply Now 3) Supporting Document Checklist 4) Check Application Status

Government bursaries help to support the education expenses of students who are Singapore Citizens. Depending on each student’s household financial situation, the bursary amount typically ranges from $950 to $3,050. The bursary may be granted once for each year of study at TP, and recipients will receive the bursary payout in two tranches.

Effective from Academic Year 2026/27 onwards, your bursary eligibility will be assessed using the Household Means Eligibility System (HOMES), which reviews your family’s income.

For households with administrative income*, you are required to declare it using the Declaration Form.

*Administrative income refers to taxable income such as rental income, royalties, annuities, estate/trusts and withdrawals from Supplementary Retirement Scheme (SRS). Please refer to IRAS website for more details.

Don’t lose the opportunity to secure your bursary.

To check eligibility and apply, follow these steps below or use the application guide. For your convenience, the process is fully online.

Step 1: Check Eligibility
- Use this eligibility checker which can also be found at the bottom of this page.
Step 2: Submit your application
- You must complete Section 1 of the Declaration Form.
- Step 2a: If you declare that your household has other sources of income (i.e. administrative income)
  - Prepare and gather all required supporting documents in softcopy, as listed in the Supporting Documents Checklist.
  - Refer to the following guides if needed:
    - Steps to retrieve CPF Transaction History
    - How to retrieve the latest IRAS Income Tax Notice of Assessment (NOA)
    - Instructions on scanning documents using Microsoft Lens (PDF scanner).
  - Log in to TP Online Student Services (TPOSS) → “Other Services (Student Admin)” → “Bursary Application”.
  - Upload your completed Declaration Form and all supporting documents, then complete and submit your application
- Step 2b: If you declare that your household does not have other sources of income (i.e. administrative income)
  - Log in to STAR Student Portal → Go to side panel, click Attainments → Financial Aid & Awards → All Awards.
  - Upload your completed Declaration Form under both:
    - Identification section, and
    - Income Declaration section of the bursary application.
  - No additional supporting documents are required.
  - Complete and submit your application.

Congratulations! You’re done

If you wish, you may refer below for more details about the various bursaries and other useful information.

Bursary Application windows for AY2026

Term 1: 1 Apr to 30 Apr 2026
Term 2: 18 May to 24 Jul 2026
Term 3: 19 Oct to 9 Nov 2026
Term 4: To be advised

Bursary Tiers

Citizenship

Income Eligibility Criteria

Award Name and Quantum per AY

Per Capita Income (PCI)

Gross Household Income (GHI)

Singapore citizens (Full-time Diploma Students only)

≤ $1,000

OR

≤ $4,000

Higher Education Community Bursary
Tier 1 - $3,050

$1,001 to $1,375

$4,001 to $5,500

Higher Education Community Bursary
Tier 2 - $2,700

$1,376 to $2,250

$5,501 to $9,000

Higher Education Bursary
Tier 1 - $2,050

$2,251 to $3,000

$9,001 to $12,000

Higher Education Bursary
Tier 2 - $950

Singapore citizens (Polytechnic Foundation Programme students only)

≤ $1,000

≤ $4,000

Diploma Foundation Programme (DFP) Bursary - $1,750

Note:

The bursary will be disbursed in two tranches.
i.e. once in each semester of the Academic Year. If the student only study one semester in the Academic Year, the student will only be eligible to receive 50% of the annual bursary for the semester studied.
Bursary will be used to offset any outstanding fees before disbursement of any balance.
The duration between completed application and receipt of bursary money takes approximately three months. Recipients will be notified through their student email of the receipt of bursary money. The above does not applies to incomplete application (eg. missing outstanding documents, etc.).
Students should make arrangements to pay for their course fees while waiting for their application for financial assistance to be approved.
Recipients cannot concurrently hold full scholarships (covers tuition fees and allowance) or scholarships that are specified by sponsors as non-concurrent holding.
Students may be required to refund the government bursary, either fully or partially, that has been disbursed to them for the academic year, if they are not active students and do not have to pay tuition fees for the semester of study.
Students who receive full scholarship/sponsorship or other financial awards in the same academic year as they are awarded the government bursary may also be required to refund the government bursary disbursed to them, subject to the terms and conditions of the award. Students are required to inform Temasek Polytechnic if they receive any scholarship/ sponsorship or financial awards during the academic year.
Recipients cannot be financially sponsored by employers.
Polytechnic Foundation Programme students are not eligible for Higher Education Community Bursary and Higher Education Bursary which are meant for full-time diploma students.

How to apply?

What to prepare?

Ensure that you have your supporting documents ready. Refer to the Supporting Documents Checklist to see what you need to prepare. Submit your application online with supporting documents (in JPG, JPEG, PNG and PDF only – Max total file size less than 20MB).
For household member(s) who are self-employed or unemployed or have other sources of income (eg. rental), you are required to download the Income Declaration Form and upload the completed form as a supporting document in the e-bursary application. Use this Income Declaration Form to submit your details.
Repeated bursary applicants with no change in family status (such as addition of new member) do not need to submit NRIC of household members. However, you are required to complete the declaration form under Section V, obtainable via this Declaration Form – Section V.

New bursary applicants are required to submit copy of the NRIC (front and back) of all household members

Where to apply?

Login to TPOSS with your student ID
Go to TPOSS – Other Services (Student Admin) – Bursary Application

Ready to apply for bursary? Click Apply via TP Services Portal to apply!

Contact us

Issue	Contact
Financial Aid Matters	Financial Aid Enquiry
STAR Access	ITHelpdesk@tp.edu.sg

Useful Links

Institute for Financial Literacy (IFL)

Resources for Pre-working Youths

Student Loan Management Guide

Our donors

With generous donations from philanthropic individuals, charitable organisations, industry partners and foundations, Temasek Polytechnic is able to provide financial assistance to more financially challenged students. Browse the Donors List to view the complete list of donors.

Full-time students may be shortlisted for donor-sponsored bursaries if meeting donors' requirement.

A separate application is not required if you have applied for the government bursary in the same academic year. You are strongly encouraged to apply for government bursary in Semester 1.

For Singapore Permanent Residents or international full-time students, you may submit your application online in Term 1 of each academic year. You will be shortlisted to apply for TP Bursary if you meet donors’ criteria.

Laptop minimum technical specification

Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) Financial Assistance Scheme

All students are required to bring their own personal laptops to school (Bring Your Own Device – BYOD). The BYOD Financial Assistance Scheme provides the opportunity for students with financial constraints to purchase a new laptop if they meet the eligibility criteria.

Eligibility criteria

Full-Time (namely Diploma or PFP) Singapore Citizen students subsidized under Tuition Grant scheme.
Gross Household Income (GHI) ≤ $5,500 or Per Capita Income (PCI) of ≤ $1,375. Income to be verified through application of government bursaries. Students applying for BYOD Financial Assistance Schemes (BYOD FAS) are required to apply for government bursaries first.
BYOD FAS can only be applied once in your entire studies in TP.
Recipients of external IT grant from another organisations in the same academic year are not eligible to apply for the BYOD Financial Assistance Scheme.

How to apply?

You can apply for ONE of the following schemes only.

Scheme 1: Opportunity Fund for IT Devices

Scheme 2: TP Laptop Subsidy Scheme

Click here to apply for Opportunity Fund for IT Devices.

Important Note:

Please apply for government bursary first and ensure that you are awarded Higher Education Community Bursary (HECB) or DFP Bursary before applying for this scheme.

PFP students who are not recipients of DFP Bursary but have gross monthly household income (GHI) of $5,500 and below or gross monthly household per capita income (PCI) of $1,375 and below may provide relevant supporting documents and apply for OF subsidy.

For more information, please refer to FAQ – Opportunity Fund Category

Please note that applications submitted after 21 August 2026 will only be processed in October 2026.

Click here to join the waitlist for TP Laptop Subsidy Scheme.

Please note that the online form is to register your interests to join the waitlist.

Stock is currently unavailable, and submissions will be queued and fulfilled when inventory arrives.

You are highly encouraged to apply for Scheme 1: Opportunity Fund for IT Devices.

Please submit your application for government bursary before applying to this scheme.

Important Note:

Please submit your application for government bursary before applying to this scheme.

Laptop model under this scheme has been pre-selected. You are not allowed to request for a change in laptop model.

The order fulfilment may take months, depending on stocks availability from the vendor.

You are encouraged to apply early.

This is a co-payment scheme. Successful applicants are required make the co-payment of $306.91 to the vendor directly.

For more information, please refer to FAQ – TP Laptop Subsidy Scheme

Contact us

Schemes	Contact
Scheme 1: Opportunity Fund for IT Devices	tpfaid@tp.edu.sg
Scheme 2: TP Laptop Subsidy Scheme	TP Laptop Subsidy Scheme Enquiry

For enquiries on technical specifications, please approach your respective School General Office.

Application Eligibility

For all TP full-time students.
Family Per Capita Income (PCI) ≤ $750 or Total Family Household Income (GHI) ≤ $3,000).
Students have to apply via this online form. A new application is required in each semester.
Eligible students will be given $250 per semester.

CCN Emergency Scheme is a medium-term assistance given to students facing great financial difficulty.

You can apply for this scheme through one of the following:

Get referral from CP.
Approach the Financial Aid & Awards (FAA) team at bursary@tp.edu.sg.

Eligible students will receive assistance worth up to $300 per month for up to 4 months.

To qualify for the CCN Emergency Scheme, the students MUST be interviewed and evaluated by the FAA team.

Scholarships & Awards

TP offers a range of prestigious scholarships to full-time students who have excelled academically and with a proven track record in co-curricular activities.

The offer of these scholarships strongly reflects the Polytechnic's commitment to recognise deserving students for their outstanding achievements with the aim to further encourage and inspire them to excel in their academic pursuits. The award of these scholarships is made possible through TP and by the generous donations from reputable donor organisations and individuals.

Scholarships offered include:

The prestigious bond-free Temasek Polytechnic (TP) Scholarship is awarded to Year 1 full-time students with outstanding academic results and good CCA achievements, as well as good leadership qualities and potential, as demonstrated in their first semester in TP.

The scholarship is applicable for students from TP School of Applied Science, TP School of Business, TP School of Design, TP School of Humanities & Social Sciences and TP School of Information & IT.

The prestigious bond-free Temasek Polytechnic (TP) Scholarship (Engineering) is awarded to Year 1 full-time students with outstanding academic results and good CCA achievements, as well as good leadership qualities and potential, as demonstrated in their first semester in TP.

The scholarship is applicable for students from TP School of Engineering.

Industry-sponsored Scholarships are awarded to existing students with outstanding academic records and a track record of involvement in co-curricular activities. These scholarships are donated by external organisations and most of them are administered by Temasek Polytechnic.

The bond-free TP Polytechnic Foundation Programme (TP-PFP) Scholarship is open to newly enrolled Polytechnic Foundation Programme (PFP) students who have good academic results as well as good CCA records.

The Co-Curricular Activities (CCA) Scholarship is awarded to students who have contributed significantly to their CCAs in the Polytechnic.

The Temasek Student Excellence Awards are presented annually to celebrate and recognise the inspiring achievements and outstanding contributions of students in non-academic areas, such as arts, sports, leadership, service, entrepreneurship, sustainability and character.

Funding for Adult Learners

There are various funding & subsidies available for individuals and organisations to encourage skills upgrading. Please refer to our Application Guide for Adult Learner (Training Grants and Funding) page for detailed information.

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