The tertiary education grant is a means-tested grant in Singapore that helps families having financial struggles with the cost of their children’s tertiary education. The tertiary education grant helps the student with their tuition fees and other school-related costs, such as course materials and expenses for attachment programmes and overseas trips.
The tertiary education grant varies depending on the type of institution and the applicant’s household income. The tables below provide an overview of the grant amounts.
Public university and Autonomous University
| Household income per annum | Grant amount per academic year |
|---|---|
| Up to S$1,500 | 80% of subsidised tuition fees |
| S$1,501 to S$2,500 | 60% of subsidised tuition fees |
| S$2,501 to S$3,500 | 40% of subsidised tuition fees |
| S$3,501 to S$4,500 | 20% of subsidised tuition fees |
| S$4,501 and above | 10% of subsidised tuition fees |
Private education institutions
| Household income per annum | Grant amount per academic year |
|---|---|
| Up to S$1,500 | S$8,500 |
| S$1,501 to S$2,500 | S$6,500 |
| S$2,501 to S$3,500 | S$4,500 |
| S$3,501 to S$4,500 | S$2,000 |
| S$4,501 and above | Not applicable |
To be eligible for the tertiary education grant, applicants must:
– Be a Singapore citizen or permanent resident.
– Be enrolled full-time in an approved tertiary institution in Singapore.
– Meet the household income criteria.
The Ministry of Education will notify eligible students by mail during the months of March and September. To apply, submit the e-Application Form via the Student Portal 14 days after receiving the notification. This form will be linked in the notification email.
The tertiary education grant is a valuable source of financial assistance for students pursuing higher education in Singapore. It can help make education more affordable and accessible for those from lower-income families.
