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A D M I S S I O N S / GR A N T S & S CHOL A R S H I P S / G O V ER N M EN T F I N A N CI A L S CH EM E S

GRANTS &

SCHOLARSHIPS

GOVERNMENT FINANCIAL SCHEMES

TUITION GRANT SCHEME POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION SCHEME

DIPLOMA The Post-Secondary Education Scheme helps parents save for their children’s post-secondary education by
maintaining a Post-Secondary Education Account (PSEA) for each eligible child. This is part of the Government’s
The Tuition Grant Scheme (TGS) was introduced by the Government to help students with the cost of tertiary education
in Singapore. efforts to encourage every Singaporean to complete his/her post-secondary education. It also underscores the
Government’s commitment to support families investing in the future education of their children and to prepare them
Eligible Singapore Citizens are automatically awarded a Tier A Tuition Grant, which is the highest level of tuition fee subsidy, for the economy of the future. PSEA is not a bank account. It is administered by the MOE and is opened automatically
Singapore Citizens thus pay the lowest tuition fees. There is no bond obligation. to all eligible Singaporeans.
Eligible Singapore Permanent Residents (SPRs) may choose to apply for a Tier B Tuition Grant only. Successful applicants Singaporeans who are pursuing full-time diploma courses or the Bachelor of Music (Hons) course can use their own
are required to work for a Singapore entity for three years upon graduation.
or their siblings’ PSEA funds to pay for the approved fees and charges at NAFA.
Eligible international students may choose to apply for a Tier C Tuition Grant only. There is a limited number of Tuition Grants
available for international students, and selection is competitive and based on merit. Successful applicants are required to work To check your PSEA balance, you may contact the Post-Secondary Education Scheme Customer Service:
for a Singapore entity for three years upon graduation. Tel +65 6260 0777
Students who have exceeded the maximum TGS cap of ten semesters, or who have graduated from local polytechnics (SP, NP, Email [email protected]
NYP, TP or RP), universities (NUS, NTU, SMU, SIT, SUSS and SUTD) or LASALLE College of the Arts, are no longer eligible for More information is available at: http://www.moe.gov.sg/initiatives/post-secondary-education-account/
the Tuition Grant and will have to pay the full course fees for their study at the academy.
SPRs and international students who applied for the grant successfully are required to execute a Tuition Grant Agreement with
the Government of Singapore, represented by the Ministry of Education (MOE). NAFA will guide matriculated students with
their application for the Tuition Grant. It is, however, the student’s responsibility to complete the process of the Tuition Grant SKILLSFUTURE MID-CAREER ENHANCED SUBSIDY
Agreement within the deadline set by the MOE. SPRs and international students who do not fulfil the obligations, or do not
complete serving their Tuition Grant bonds will be required to pay liquidated damages. Liquidated damages will be computed The SkillsFuture Mid-Career Enhanced Subsidy supports and encourages lifelong learning, and helps Singaporeans
based on the prevailing Tuition Grant (as advised by MOE) received during the course of study, plus 10% compounded interest stay responsive to a changing workplace. All NAFA diploma courses and the MOE-funded Bachelor of Music (Hons)
per annum. course are eligible for the subsidy.

DEGREE ELIGIBILITY
Eligible Singapore Citizens who are enrolled in the Bachelor of Music (Honours) course will be automatically awarded a Tier To be eligible for the SkillsFuture Mid-Career Enhanced With the SkillsFuture Mid-Career Enhanced Subsidy,
A Tuition Grant, which is the highest level of tuition fee subsidy, Singapore Citizens thus pay the lowest tuition fees. There is no Subsidy, diploma and degree students must meet all of the following fee adjustments will apply to eligible
bond obligation. the following criteria: Singapore Citizen students:
Eligible Singapore Permanent Residents (SPRs) who are enrolled in the Bachelor of Music (Honours) course may choose to apply • Singapore Citizens (SC) aged 40 and above in the • Diploma Courses
for a Tier B Tuition Grant only. Successful applicants are required to work for a Singapore entity for three years upon graduation. year of study Eligible Singaporean diploma students, aged 40 and
Students who have graduated from local universities (NUS, NTU, SMU, SIT, SUSS and SUTD) or LASALLE College of the • Pursuing the first MOE-subsidised full-time diploma above, will pay course fees that are 33.33% lower than
Arts degree programmes are no longer eligible for the Tuition Grant and will have to pay the full course fees for their study or undergraduate degree courses the standard subsidised course fees payable by other
at the academy. • Student is eligible for and is receiving the base Singaporean students who are below 40 years old.
To find out more about the MOE Tuition Grant Scheme, please refer to: https://tgonline.moe.gov.sg Government subsidy (e.g. Tuition Grant for full-time
diploma or undergraduate degree courses). If a SC • Bachelor of Music (Hons)
student is not eligible for the Tuition Grant or MOE Eligible Singaporean degree students, aged 40 and
subsidy, he/she will also not qualify for this
above, will pay tuition fees that are 60% lower than
CENTRAL PROVIDENT FUND (CPF) EDUCATION SCHEME
G R A N T S & S CH O L A R S H I P S The CPF Education Scheme is a loan scheme. Students are not required to submit an application for the SkillsFuture Mid-Career Enhanced Subsidy. Students will G R A N T S & S CH O L A R S H I P S
Enhanced Subsidy.
the standard subsidised course fees payable by other
Singaporean students who are below 40 years old.
Singaporeans and SPRs who are pursuing full-time diploma courses or the Bachelor of Music (Hons) course, and are
be charged the appropriate subsidised fees if they are eligible for the enhanced subsidy. For more information about
eligible for MOE Tuition Grant can apply for a loan from their own or their parents’ CPF savings to pay for the course fees.
SkillsFuture programmes and initiatives, please refer to http://www.skillsfuture.sg/enhancedsubsidy.
The total amount withdrawn for course fees plus accrued interest has to be repaid in full with cash to the CPF Board.
To find out more about or to apply for the CPF Education Scheme, please refer to www.cpf.gov.sg
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