Financial Assistance Scheme (FAS)
Singaporean students in need can apply for MOE FAS online or at their school. Submit your application with supporting documents from 1 December for the next academic year.
Financial Assistance Scheme (FAS)
Singapore Citizens in financial need can get assistance from MOE on school fees and other expenses.
Eligibility
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Criterion | Eligibility Ceiling |
Gross Household Income (GHI) | $4,000 and below |
Per Capita Income (PCI) | $1,000 and below |
* Per Capita Income (PCI) = Total Gross Monthly Household Income ÷ Number of Household Members
Only Singapore Citizen students are eligible.
Benefits
100% subsidy of miscellaneous fees
Free textbooks and school attire
Meal subsidies that pay for 7 meals per school week
Transport subsidy
For students taking school bus: 70% of monthly school bus fare
For students taking public transport: public transport subsidy of $21 per month or up to $252 per annum
How to apply
You can apply via Online Form (opens in new tab).
Tip: If you have children in different government or government-aided schools, you just need to submit 1 application form to any of their schools. The school that receives the application form will inform you of the outcome.
For more information, please visit MOE website at https://www.moe.gov.sg/financial-matters/financial-assistance (opens in new tab).