Fees & Financial Matters | Temasek Polytechnic

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.

There are 2 semesters in each Academic Year (AY). The billing periods for AY 2024/2025 are :

a. Semester 1 : from 15 April 2024 - 13 October 2024.
b. Semester 2 : from 14 October 2024 - 13 April 2025.

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 AY2024/2025 October Intake and granted Tuition Grant:

Fee Type Item	Total Fees	Semester 2 (S$)
Subsidised Tuition Fees Payable	S$1,500.00	S$1,500.00
Supplementary fees	S$10.45	S$10.45
Students' Union fee	S$10.00	S$10.00
Total Subsidised Fee Payable by student	S$1,520.45	S$1,520.45

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 AY2020/2021 Intake and granted Tuition Grant:

Fee Type Item	Total Fees	Semester 1 (S$)	Semester 2 (S$)
Subsidised Tuition Fees Payable	S$2,900.00	S$1,450.00	S$1,450.00
Supplementary fees	S$56.95	S$56.95	S$0.00
Students' Union fee	S$20.00	S$20.00	S$0.00
Total Subsidised Fee Payable by student	S$2,976.95	S$1,526.95	S$1,450.00

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 AY2021/2022 Intake and granted Tuition Grant:

Fee Type Item	Total Fees	Semester 1 (S$)	Semester 2 (S$)
Subsidised Tuition Fees Payable	S$2,900.00	S$1,450.00	S$1,450.00
Supplementary fees	S$56.95	S$56.95	S$0.00
Students' Union fee	S$20.00	S$20.00	S$0.00
Total Subsidised Fee Payable by student	S$2,976.95	S$1,526.95	S$1,450.00

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$67.65	S$67.65	S$0.00
Students' Union fee	S$20.00	S$20.00	S$0.00
Total Subsidised Fee Payable by student	S$3,087.65	S$1,587.65	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 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$56.95	S$56.95	S$0.00
Students' Union fee	S$20.00	S$20.00	S$0.00
Total Subsidised Fee Payable by student	S$3,076.95	S$1,576.95	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 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$56.95	S$56.95	S$0.00
Students' Union fee	S$20.00	S$20.00	S$0.00
Total Subsidised Fee Payable by student	S$3,076.95	S$1,576.95	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 AY2022/2023 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$56.95	S$56.95	S$0.00
Students' Union fee	S$20.00	S$20.00	S$0.00
Total Subsidised Fee Payable by student	S$2,076.95	S$1,076.95	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 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$67.65	S$67.65	S$0.00
Students' Union fee	S$20.00	S$20.00	S$0.00
Total Subsidised Fee Payable by student	S$2,087.65	S$1,087.65	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 AY2024/2025 October Intake and eligible for Tuition Grant and SkillsFuture Mid-Career Enhanced Subsidies:

Fee Type Item	Total Fees	Semester 2 (S$)
Subsidised Tuition Fees Payable	S$1,000.00	S$1000.00
Supplementary fees	S$10.45	S$10.45
Students' Union fee	S$10.00	S$10.00
Total Subsidised Fee Payable by student	S$1,020.45	S$1,020.45

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, 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$56.95	S$56.95	S$0.00
Students' Union fee	S$20.00	S$20.00	S$0.00
Total Subsidised Fee Payable by student	S$2,076.95	S$1,076.95	S$1000.00

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 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$100.35	S$100.35	S$0.00
Students' Union fee	S$20.00	S$20.00	S$0.00
Total Fee Chargeable	S$6,320.35	S$3,220.35	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$6,317.65	S$3,217.65	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 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$89.65	S$89.65	S$0.00
Students' Union fee	S$20.00	S$20.00	S$0.00
Total Fee Chargeable	S$6,309.65	S$3,209.65	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$6,306.95	S$3,206.95	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 existing student (Singapore Permanent Resident) enrolled in AY2021/2022 Intake and granted Tuition Grant:

Fee Type Item	Total Fees	Semester 1 (S$)	Semester 2 (S$)
Subsidised Tuition Fees Payable	S$6,000.00	S$3,000.00	S$3,000.00
Supplementary fees	S$89.65	S$89.65	S$0.00
Students' Union fee	S$20.00	S$20.00	S$0.00
Total Fee Chargeable	S$6,109.65	S$3,109.65	S$3,000.00
GST subsidy on Examination Fee	-S$2.70	-S$2.70	S$0.00
Total Subsidised Fee Payable by student	S$6,106.95	S$3,106.95	S$3,000.00

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 October Intake and granted Tuition Grant:

Fee Type Item	Total Fees	Semester 2 (S$)
Subsidised Tuition Fees Payable	S$3,100.00	S$3,100.00
Supplementary fees	S$10.45	S$10.45
Students' Union fee	S$10.00	S$10.00
Total Subsidised Fee Payable by student	S$3,120.45	S$3,120.45

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$89.65	S$89.65	S$0.00
Students' Union fee	S$20.00	S$20.00	S$0.00
Total Fee Chargeable	S$6,309.65	S$3,209.65	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$6,306.95	S$3,206.95	S$3,100.00

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 existing student (International Student) enrolled in AY2021/2022 Intake and granted Tuition Grant:

Fee Type Item	Total Fees	Semester 1 (S$)	Semester 2 (S$)
Subsidised Tuition Fees Payable	S$11,205.60	S$5,602.80	S$5,602.80
Supplementary fees	S$112.55	S$112.55	S$0.00
Students' Union fee	S$20.00	S$20.00	S$0.00
Total Subsidised Fee Payable by student	S$11,338.15	S$5,735.35	S$5,602.80

All fees except Students' Union Fee 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$112.55	S$112.55	S$0.00
Students' Union fee	S$20.00	S$20.00	S$0.00
Total Subsidised Fee Payable by student	S$12,142.75	S$6,137.65	S$6,005.10

All fees except Students' Union Fee are inclusive of GST.

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

Fee Type Item	Total Fees	Semester 2 (S$)
Subsidised Tuition Fees Payable	S$6,000.00	S$6,000.00
Supplementary fees	S$21.90	S$21.90
Students' Union fee	S$10.00	S$10.00
Total Subsidised Fee Payable by student	S$6,031.90	S$6,031.90

All fees except Students' Union Fee 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$123.25	S$123.25	S$0.00
Students' Union fee	S$20.00	S$20.00	S$0.00
Total Subsidised Fee Payable by student	S$12,143.25	S$6,143.25	S$6,000.00

All fees except Students' Union Fee 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$112.55	S$112.55	S$0.00
Students' Union fee	S$20.00	S$20.00	S$0.00
Total Subsidised Fee Payable by student	S$11,745.65	S$5,939.10	S$5,806.55

All fees except Students' Union Fee 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 AY2024/2025	Type of Fees	Payable in the month
Semester 1	15 April 2024 - 13 October 2024	Tuition Fee and Other Fees	June 2024
Semester 2	14 October 2024 - 13 April 2025	Tuition Fee	December 2024

Breakdown of Total Fees in AY2024/2025

New Student (Singapore Citizen) enrolled in AY2024/2025 for PFP

Fee Type Item	Total Fees	Semester 1	Semester 2
Tuition Fees Payable	S$350.00	S$175.00	S$175.00
Supplementary Fees	S$67.65	S$67.65	S$0.00
Students' Union Fee	S$20.00	S$20.00	S$0.00
Fees Payable	S$437.65	S$262.65	S$175.00

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

Breakdown of Total Fees in AY2024/2025

New Student (Singapore Permanent Resident) enrolled in AY2024/2025 for PFP

Fee Type Item	Total Fees	Semester 1	Semester 2
Tuition Fees Payable	S$3,550.00	S$1,775.00	S$1,775.00
Supplementary Fees	S$100.35	S$100.35	S$0.00
Students' Union Fee	S$20.00	S$20.00	S$0.00
Fees Payable	S$3,670.35	S$1,895.35	S$1,775.00

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

Breakdown of Total Fees in AY2024/2025

New Student (International Student) enrolled in AY2024/2025 for PFP

Fee Type Item	Total Fees	Semester 1	Semester 2
Tuition Fees Payable	S$11,440.00	S$5,720.00	S$5,720.00
Supplementary Fees	S$123.25	S$123.25	S$0.00
Students' Union Fee	S$20.00	S$20.00	S$0.00
Fees Payable	S$11,583.25	S$5,863.25	S$5,720.00

All fees except Students' Union fee 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 Tuition Fee Loan Scheme 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 Tuition Fee Loan Scheme (TFL)

Before you apply for a CPF education loan, you may want to consider the MOE Tuition Fee Loan (TFL), which is interest-free during your study. This means that if you repay the TFL fully right after graduation, you will not incur any interest. Click here to find out more 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/TFL 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 AY2024/2025 Semester 2 are as follows:

Type of Financial Scheme (FS)	Sequence of payment if multiple FS are approved	Opening Date	Closing Date	Note
TTFS (Mendaki) - online application	1	15 Sep 2024	31 Oct 2024	Submit your TTFS application online at Yayasan Mendaki’s website.
SkillsFuture Credit	2	19 Aug 2024	14 Oct 2024	Submit your SkillsFuture Credit claim at MySkillsFuture. (Only for Singapore Citizens aged 25 and above) Course Start Date: 14 Oct 2024
PSEA Standing Order	3	19 Aug 2024	11 Oct 2024 Submission after 11 Oct 2024 will be effective from AY2025/2026 AS1 (April semester).	To use PSEA to pay for Tuition Fee and Other Fees for the whole course of study, please click here.
CPF Education Loan Scheme	4	19 Aug 2024	7 Oct 2024	Submit your CPF application online at CPF Board’s website
MOE Tuition Fee Loan	5	19 Aug 2024	31 Oct 2024	Submit MOE TFL application at MOE Tuition Fee Loan \| DBS Singapore Please read the MOE TFL Digital Submission Prerequisite Guide

ii) The financial scheme application period for Polytechnic Foundation Programme students for AY2024/2025 Semester 2 is as follows:

Type of Scheme

Opening Date

Closing Date

Note

PSEA Standing Order

19 Aug 2024

11 Oct 2024

Submission after 11 Oct 2024 will be effective from AY2025/2026 AS1 (April semester).

To use PSEA to pay for Tuition Fee and Other Fees for the whole course of study, please click here.

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 Tuition Fee Loan Scheme 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.

Important Note:

Full fee paying SC/SPR, (i.e. who are not eligible for TG, choose not to apply for TG or taking a full time diploma course that TG is not applicable), are allowed to apply for MOE TFL up to 75% of subsidised rate and utilise PSEA to pay for full outstanding fees subject to availability of funds in PSEA.

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/MOE TFL) 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 15 September 2024 to 31 October 2024.

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 14 October 2024 as your "Course Start Date".

Please note that eligible period to disburse the credit to Temasek Polytechnic is from 19 August 2024 to 14 October 2024. 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 for enrichment programme (e.g overseas study trip, overseas community project) organised by the Polytechnic during the student's course of study.
If you intend to keep your fund balance in PSEA to pay for diploma related overseas trips during your course of study in TP, please do not submit PSEA application at this point in time.
PSEA payment for settlement of fees is subject to the PSEA fund balance.
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?

No, you do not have to re-submit the PSEA Standing order application. Once a PSEA SO is established with MOE, it will remain valid regardless of which approved institution you are transferred to until terminated or superseded by a new SO.

However, if you do not wish to continue to use PSEA to pay for your Tuition fee and Other Fees for the whole course of study, please submit the 'Termination of Standing Order For Withdrawal from PSEA' by 11 October 2024.

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 MOE TFL) 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)?

If you intend to use PSEA to pay for Tuition Fee and Other Fees for the whole course of study, one of your parents, or yourself if you are age 21 or above (as at day of application), must submit PSEA online PSEA Standing Order application at: https://go.gov.sg/psea-standing-order

*For Legal Guardian, a scanned copy of the court order or relevant documents is required to be submitted to complete the application.

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 utilized to settle the current semester’s fees?

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

If you submitted the PSEA SO after 11 October 2024 and have outstanding fees for the current semester, please write in to us at Student Finance Enquiry by selecting the ‘none of the above’ option, with proof of your approved PSEA SO in order for us to 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?

For details, please refer to MOE's website. To check the fund balance in your PSEA, please call MOE PSEA Hotline at 6260 0777.

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 submit a ‘Termination of Standing Order for Withdrawal from PSEA’ by 11 October 2024. Termination submission received after 11 October 2024 will only be in effect from the next semester.

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 either with CPF Board or login using Singpass to CPF Board’s website: https://www.cpf.gov.sg/member.

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 19 August 2024 to 7 October 2024. 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..
Guide to applying CPF online application can be found here.
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 via My Requests.
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 change the percentage or revoke the use of CPF to pay for my Tuition Fee, how should I go about it?

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

To request for change in percentage, the CPF member has to submit the request via CPF Board’s website: https://www.cpf.gov.sg/Member/ under “My mailbox” to CPF Board indicating:
- both the student's and CPF member's name and NRIC number;
- the revised percentage;
- the effective date for the change in percentage;
- the name of institution, ie. Temasek Polytechnic.
To revoke the use of CPF, the student can:
- submit the revocation online under "My Request" via CPF Board’s website: https://www.cpf.gov.sg/Member/ 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?

CPF Board will process your application and send approval letters/emails directly to you and the member concerned.

If you have applied online, please check the status of your online application, by logging on to CPF Board’s website: https://www.cpf.gov.sg/Member/ under "My Activities" using your Singpass.

If you (i.e. the CPF account holder) have used your CPF savings to pay for the tuition fees, a letter will be sent to you once payment had been made to the institution.

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 fund 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: https://www.cpf.gov.sg/Member/ under “My dashboards” using Singpass.

Other Fees are not covered under CPF.

Who is eligible to apply for MOE Tuition Fee Loan Scheme (MOE TFL)?

Who is eligible to apply for MOE Tuition Fee Loan Scheme (MOE TFL)?

All Full-time subsidised students except the following can apply for MOE Tuition Fee Loan through DBS Bank :

Students receiving scholarship/bursary/subsidies that fully covers the full tuition fees payable
Students receiving 100% Tertiary Tuition Fee Subsidy (TTFS) for Malays
Students using the CPF Education Loan Scheme for payment of their full tuition fees payable in full
International students who has opted out from or not eligible for Tuition Grant Subsidy.

How much can I borrow under MOE TFL Scheme?

How much can I borrow under MOE TFL Scheme?

You are allowed to borrow up to a maximum of 75% of the subsidised Tuition Fee before GST. You have to pay the balance of Tuition Fee and Other Fees by using your own funds. Alternatively, you may wish to apply for other Financial Schemes (FS) to cover the balance of the Tuition Fee and PSEA to cover Other Fees, subject to the terms and conditions governing the usage set by the FS Organisation.

How do I apply for MOE TFL?

How do I apply for MOE TFL?

Please submit an online application a MOE Tuition Fee Loan | DBS Singapore and follow the instructions on the ‘Apply Now’ section.

Please read through this guide to learn more about what you need to prepare in advance to be able to submit your MOE TFL application online.

Important Note: Digital MOE TFL Application is only applicable to applications with Guarantors who are Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents. If your Guarantor is neither residing nor working in Singapore please refer to the guide for more information on how to apply for your MOE TFL.

Who can be my guarantor?

Who can be my guarantor?

A guarantor must be at least 21 years of age and should not exceed 60 years old.

Student’s citizenship	Guarantor’s citizenship must be
Singapore Citizen	Singapore Citizen
Singapore Permanent Resident / International Student	Singapore Citizen / Singapore Permanent Resident

What are the terms and conditions for MOE TFL application?

What are the terms and conditions for MOE TFL application?

You can find the link to the “terms and conditions relating to the loan” in the declaration section before clicking the “Submit” button for the application.

You may contact DBS Customer Support if you encounter any difficulties.

What is the minimum repayment sum for MOE TFL? When do I start repayment for MOE TFL?

What is the minimum repayment sum for MOE TFL? When do I start repayment for MOE TFL?

Please refer to the ‘terms and conditions relating to the loan in the declaration section and repayment details at MOE Tuition Fee Loan | DBS Singapore.

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

The majority of TP students are eligible for government bursaries.

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 $900 to $2,950. The bursary may be granted once for each year of study at TP, and recipients will receive the bursary in two tranches.

Don’t lose the opportunity to secure your bursary.

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

Step 1: Check Eligibility
- Use the eligibility checker at this webpage (scroll to bottom of page).
Step 2: Apply Online
- Log in to TP Online Student Services (TPOSS) with your student ID. Click “Other Services (Student Admin)” → “Bursary Application”.
- Click “Save” if you are unable to complete the application in one sitting, as you need to gather supporting documents (Step 3).
Step 3: Gather Supporting Documents
- Prepare documents (in softcopy) as indicated in the Supporting Documents Checklist.
- Click here on steps to retrieve CPF Transaction History
- Click here on steps to retrieve latest IRAS Income Tax Notice of Assessment (NOA)
- Click here on steps to scan soft copies of documents using Microsoft Lens: PDF scanner.
Step 4: Complete Online Application
- Once all documents have been gathered, log back in to TPOSS → “Other Services (Student Admin)” → “Bursary Application”.
- Upload your supporting documents, and complete 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 AY2024

Term 1: 1 Apr to 25 Apr 2024
Term 2: 13 May to 11 Jul 2024
Term 3: 14 Oct to 31 Oct 2024
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)

≤ $750

OR

≤ $3,000

Higher Education Community Bursary
Tier 1 - $2,950

$751 to $1,100

$3,001 to $4,400

Higher Education Community Bursary
Tier 2 - $2,600

$1,101 to $1,875

$4,401 to $7,500

Higher Education Bursary
Tier 1 - $2,000

$1,876 to $2,500

$7,501 to $10,000

Higher Education Bursary
Tier 2 - $900

Singapore citizens (Polytechnic Foundation Programme students only)

≤ $750

≤ $3,000

Diploma Foundation Programme (DFP) Bursary - $1,300

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. Click here for the checklist of supporting documents. 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. Click here for the Declaration Form.
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 from here.

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 here to apply!

Contact us

Issue	Contact
Financial Aid Matters	Financial Aid Enquiry
TPOSS Access	itsm@tp.edu.sg

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. Click here to view our donors list.

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) ≤ $4,400 or Per Capita Income (PCI) of ≤ $1,100. 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.

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 $4,400 and below or gross monthly household per capita income (PCI) of $1,100 and below may provide relevant supporting documents and apply for OF subsidy.

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

The application for TP Laptop Subsidy Scheme for AY2024/25 is currently closed.

Application for AY2025/26 will start from late-March 2025 onwards.

Meanwhile, you may still purchase a new laptop under Scheme 1: Opportunity Fund for IT Devices.

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 and students must make the co-payment of $218.62 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 online using this link. 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

Singaporeans and Permanent Residents qualify for up to 90% subsidy for their course fees.

SkillsFuture Credit

Introduced in 2015, all Singaporeans aged 25 and above received an opening credit of $500. You can make use of the SkillsFuture Credit to deepen your existing skills or reskill into new areas outside of your current field.

From 1 May 2024, Singaporeans aged 40 and above will receive a SkillsFuture Credit (Mid-Career) top-up of $4,000 to support the skills upgrading needs of mid-career Singaporeans.

Institute of Technical Education (ITE) Progression Award (IPA)

The IPA supports ITE graduates to upskill and attain a diploma earlier to secure better progression prospects in their chosen professions.

For Singaporean ITE graduates aged 30 and below:
- Enrol in a diploma issued by MOE-funded institutions and receive a top-up of $5,000 in their Post-Secondary Education Account. This is to help with the upfront costs of obtaining a diploma.
- Upon completion of the diploma, ITE graduates will receive a top-up of $10,000 in their CPF Ordinary Account. This is to boost their savings for longer-term goals, like buying a house.
For Singaporean ITE graduates above 30 and already enrolled in a diploma:
- All Singaporean ITE graduates who are already enrolled in a diploma with MOE-funded institutions as of 1 Mar 2024 will receive a $10,000 top-up to their CPF-OA upon completing their diploma.
- Singaporean ITE graduates aged 31 who enrol in a diploma in 2024 will also be awarded the IPA.

Workfare Skills Support (WSS) Scheme

From 1 July 2020, the Workfare Skills Support (WSS) Scheme will replace the Workfare Training Support (WTS) Scheme. There will be no course fee subsidies for WSS.

To qualify for the scheme, individuals must fulfil the following criteria:

Singapore citizen
Aged 35 years old or above on 31 December of the work year
For Persons with Disabilities, the age criterion is 13 years old or above
Employed and earning a gross monthly income¹ of not more than $2,300 for the month worked² ; and
Fulfils the WIS eligibility criteria of housing annual value (AV), property ownership and spousal income. The WIS criteria of housing AV, property ownership and spousal income are as follows:
- Owns less than two properties
- If the individual is married:
  - The individual and his/her spouse own less than two properties together; or
  - The assessable income of the individual’s spouse for the preceding Year of Assessment is $70,000 or less.
- If the individual is a Self-Employed Person, s/he must have also declared his/her net trade income for work done in the Work Year and made Medisave contributions.

¹ Gross monthly income includes basic salary and additional wages such as overtime pay and bonus - Lives in a property with an annual value of $13,000³ or less assessed as at 31 December of the preceding year

² In addition, you must earn an average gross monthly income of not more than $2,300 in the past 12 months.

³ Annual value is the estimated gross annual rent of the property if it were to be rented out, excluding furniture, furnishings and maintenance fees. It is determined based on estimated market rentals of similar or comparable properties.

Components under WSS Scheme:

1) Absentee Payroll (AP) and Training Allowance (TA)

For employer-sponsored trainees:
- Employers will be eligible for AP support at 95% of the hourly basic salary.
- Only certifiable courses listed on the MySkillsFuture portal will qualify for AP.
- For employers to be eligible for AP, their sponsored trainees must pass their course with an attendance rate of at least 75%.

For self-sponsored trainees (i.e. paying for their own training):
- Trainees will receive TA of $6 per training hour.
- The TA applies only to selected courses under the cleaning, security, landscape and lifts sectors. Please visit WSG’s website for more details.
- To qualify for TA, individuals must pass their course with a minimum attendance rate of 75%.
- Trainees under the WSS Scheme may claim up to 180 hours of TA during their WSS eligibility period.

2) Training Commitment Award (TCA)

TCA is a cash award given to eligible workers after achieving the required certifications. No application is required by the trainees.

For more information about the WSS Scheme, please visit WSG website or call 1800 536 8333.

Up to 90% subsidy for Singaporeans aged 40 & above

Enhanced Training Support for Small Medium Enterprises (SMEs)

Higher Course Fee Funding

SMEs will enjoy subsidies of up to 90% of the course fees when they sponsor their Singapore Citizen employees for certifiable courses supported by SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG) and academic CET courses offered by five Polytechnics/Institute of Technical Education. For more information, click here.

Increased Absentee Payroll Cap

In addition to higher course fee funding, SMEs can also claim absentee payroll funding of 80% of basic hourly salary at a higher cap of $7.50 per hour, a significant increase over the current cap of $4.50 per hour.

NTUC Union Training Assistance Programme (UTAP)

NTUC Union members will enjoy 50% unfunded course fee (i.e. the balance course fee payable after applicable government subsidy) support up to $250 per calendar year under the Union Training Assistance Programme (UTAP). The unfunded portion of the course fee must be S$20 and above. This excludes GST, registration and other miscellaneous fees.

Ministry of Education

MOE provides generous subsidies for Singapore Citizens and Singapore Permanent Residents* to help working Singaporeans to upskill or re-skill through part-time learning at the polytechnics. This includes part-time diploma, Specialist Diploma, Advanced Diploma and Diploma (Conversion) programmes. Currently, an individual is subsidised only for his/her first advanced diploma or first specialist diploma. To allow Singapore Citizens to stay current in the sector they are in, or switch careers into another sector, MOE will extend the subsidies to their subsequent diploma, Specialist Diploma, Advanced Diploma and Diploma (Conversion) programmes.

* Singapore Permanent Residents must not have previously attained a qualification at the diploma or higher level that was subsidised through a MOE subsidy or Government sponsorship.

Students who need financial assistance may apply for the following schemes:

Scheme

Quantum

Criteria

Types of Programme

Application

Higher Education Bursary

Award Quantum
per Modular Certificate

$425
(For PCI<=$1,100 OR GHI<=$4,400 )

or

$355
(For PCI between $1,101 to $1,875 OR GHI between $4,401 to $$7,500)

or

$160
(For PCI between $1,876 to $2,500 OR GHI between $7,501 to $10,000)

Note:* Per Capita Income (PCI) = Total Gross Monthly Household Income of all family members ÷ No. of Family Members in the Household

*Gross Household Income (GHI) = Total gross monthly income of ALL family members living together in the same household, as reflected on the NRIC. This includes immediate family members who may or may not live with applicant. Immediate family of unmarried applicant: Parents. Immediate family of married/divorced/separated applicant: spouse and all children

Singapore Citizen
Subsidised part-time students pursuing their first CET diploma course in the polytechnic
Students who are pursuing Work Study Programme, modular courses, Specialist Diploma courses or repeating their modules are not eligible
Not receiving other scholarships/bursaries in current semester. However, students who are awarded scholarships/bursaries/study awards, which are meant to cover tuition fees only, can concurrently hold the MOE Bursary

MOE-funded CET Diplomas

1. Login to STEP with your Student ID. Go to Award.

2. Submit your application online with the required supporting documents.

3. Hardcopy submissions will not be entertained.

4. Applicants will be notified of their application outcome by email.

5. For any inquiries, click here.

Post-Secondary Education (PSEA) Scheme

Available Balance in PSEA account and up to the amount of tuition fee payable. Call 24-hour automated PSEA hotline: 62600777 to check account balance.

Singapore Citizen
Student will need to top-up cash should their account balance is insufficient

Note:

Students may request to use the balance fund in their siblings’ (Singaporean) PSEA accounts.

MOE-funded CET programmes

Please submit an online MOE Ad Hoc Application for Use of PSEA using your Singpass.

For more information on the scheme, please visit MOE’s website

SkillsFuture Fellowship Awards

The SkillsFuture Fellowship is a tripartite initiative that recognises Singapore Citizens who have acquired deep skills through significant work experience in particular industries or job functions. Individuals must be champions of lifelong learning and deeply committed to contributing to the skills development of others. Up to 100 awards will be given out annually at steady state.

Who is it for?

The SkillsFuture Fellowships are for Singapore Citizens with at least 10 years of working experience in the same, or related, industries or job functions. The individual should:

Possess deep skills in relevant areas of professional and technical expertise;
Demonstrate a strong personal commitment to lifelong learning and mastery of domain, with plans to pursue further skills deepening; and
Be prepared to contribute to the skills development of others, as an active advocate for lifelong learning and skills development.

How will I benefit?

You can use the award monies to access a wide range of skills deepening and upgrading options. The training programmes, which may be conducted locally or overseas, should lead to the acquisition of new skills and knowledge which will add value to your career development. Please note that previous/current recipients of the SkillsFuture Study Award for private security are still eligible to apply for the SkillsFuture Fellowships award.

How do I apply?

SNEF is the programme manager for the SkillsFuture Fellowship Award. For further enquiries, please email sfa@snef.org.sg

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