Financial Assistance Scheme
MOE has many schemes to support the educational needs of Singaporean students especially those from low-income families. The table below summaries the criteria and the benefits of the MOE Financial Assistance Scheme as well as School Advisory Committee Financial Assistance Scheme.
Parents with children studying in different schools need to complete only one application form for all school-going Singaporean children and submit it to the school of any child. The school receiving the application form will process the application. If the application meets the MOE FAS income criterion, all the children indicated in the form will be granted the MOE FAS. The school will inform the parents of the outcome via a letter. If your child’s MOE FAS application is approved by the other school, parents are required to provide us a copy of the successful letter. For unsuccessful MOE FAS applications, the school will assess your child/children studying in our school for their eligibility for school-based FAS. For the student’s siblings, parents will have to approach the other schools directly for school-based financial assistance.
You may refer to the MOE FAS Pamphlet or click here for more information on the available schemes to support our Singaporean Students.
Eligibility Criteria for MOE FAS
The student is a Singapore Citizen and meets one of the following conditions:
a) The family’s Gross Household Income (GHI) does not exceed $2,750 per month; or
b) The family’s Per Capita Income (PCI) does not exceed $690*; or
c) Receiving the MSF ComCare Short-to-Medium Term Assistance or Long-Term Assistance (also known as Public Assistance); or
d) The student is a resident in one of the approved welfare homes.
| Item | MOE FAS Benefits | |
|---|---|---|
| School Fees | Full waiver of $5.00 per month | |
| Standard Miscellaneous Fees | Full waiver of $10.00 per month | |
| Textbooks | Free textbooks include writing materials and art and craft materials and stationery items shown in the school booklist | |
| School Attire | Free school uniform, PE attire, shoes and socks | |
| Transport (Wef 1 April 2020) |
$17 transport subsidy per month from month of approval, up to $204 per annum for students taking public transport | |
| School meals (Wef 1 April 2020) |
Subsidy for 10 meals per 5-day school week from month of approval, for up to 40 school weeks per annum |
Eligibility Criteria for SAC FAS
The student meets one of the following conditions:
a) The family’s Gross Household Income (GHI) does not exceed $3300 per month; or
b) The family’s Per Capita Income (PCI) does not exceed $825*.
| Item | SAC FAS Benefits | |
|---|---|---|
| School Fees | Full waiver of $5.00 per month | |
| Standard Miscellaneous Fees | Full waiver of $10.00 per month | |
| Textbooks | Free textbooks | |
| School Attire | Free school attire | |
| Transport (Wef 1 April 2020) |
$17 transport subsidy per month from month of approval, up to $204 per annum for students taking public transport | |
Students who wish to apply for the scheme can:
- Obtain the application form from General Office or download a copy of the MOE FAS Application Form
- Submit online via https://go/gov.sg/moe-efas
