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The Finance Subsidy Unit offers several loan
schemes. The write-up for the schemes is available below. Carefully
read the scheme write-up before completing the application form. Please
take note that incomplete forms will not be considered. Click here for the application form. An administrative fee of
fifty dollars ($50.00) is chargeable for all approved study loan except
SAS study loan.
Supplementary Assistance Loan Scheme (SAS)
Study Loan Scheme (Full time)
Study Loan Part Time Scheme (Degree)
Study Loan Part Time Scheme (Diploma)
Skills Training Loan
For more information, please feel free to call our Customer Service Officers at 6245 5555.
SUPPLEMENTARY ASSISTANCE LOAN SCHEME (SAS)
Introduction The Supplementary
Assistance Loan scheme is aimed at uplifting the educational
performance of the Maly/Muslim Community by providing interest-free
loans to needy Muslim students. It is to part-finance students pursuing
full-time course leading to a diploma and degree locally at the
governement institutions.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must meet the following requirements:-
1) Malay Muslim Singaporeans
2) Students who are not receiving any subsidy or are in receipt of
partial (70%) subsidy under the Tertiary Tuition Fee Subsidy (TTFS).
3) Gained an unconditional admission to do a full-time diploma or degree at local
government tertiary institutions namely â?? Institute of Technical
Education (ITE), Singapore Polytechnic, Ngee Ann Polytechnic, Nanyang
Polytechnic, Republic Polytechnic and Temasek Polytechnic, National
University of Singapore, Nanyang Technological University/NIE and
Singapore Management University.
4) Sign an agreement with MENDAKI for the repayment
of the loan. Applicants are required to furnish 2 guarantors acceptable
to MENDAKI. The acceptability of the 2 guarantors will be at the discretion of the Loans Committee. The guarantors must fulfill the following requirements :
- Singaporeans
- Between the age of 21 and 55 years old
- Gross monthly income of least $1,500 and above
- Gainfully employed for the past 1 year
- Must not be the applicantâ??s parents, siblings or staying in the same household
- The first and second guarantor must not be from same household
- Submit a copy of recent income slip and NRIC (the information will be kept confidential)
- Update latest address by giving a photocopy of IC at the time of final disbursement of the cheque
- Self-employed guarantors must submit their latest IRAS form or CPF statement
Loan Agreement
A letter will be mailed out to the applicant once the loan
is approved to notify on the date for the signing of loan agreement and
collection of cheque. Successful applicants and their guarantors are
required to sign the loan agreement in the presence of YM officer at
Wisma MENDAKI, 51 Kee Sun Avenue (off Tay Lian Teck Road) Singapore,
457056. Applicant and guarantors are reminded to bring along their NRIC
and one witness for the signing of loan agreement. As per the loan
deed, the borrower needs to observe and fulfill the following
conditions:
- Passing all subjects taken during the course of study;
- No changes in the agreed length of study
- No changes in the course of study
- No withdrawal or termination from the course of study/school
- No deferment without any valid reasons
- Graduate within the curriculum duration of study
If the borrower does not fulfill one of the above condition or any
of the term in the loan agreement, the borrower will be considered to
have breached the contract of loan agreement. The full amount of the
loan would have to be repaid immediately.
Loan Quantum
Category |
Loan Amount of Yearly Disbursements |
Students recieving 70% TTFS |
30% of the tuition fee |
Students not receiving TTFS |
80% of the tuition fee |
The loan will be given for the entire course of study and the loan
amount is at the discretion of the Loan Committee, after taking into
consideration the financial circumstances of the applicant, the course
of study and any other relevant criteria.The decision of the Loans
Committee is final.
Loan Disbursement
Upon submission of the deed, student will be notified
through letter on the disbursement of the loan cheque for the first
year. The cheque will be made payable to the student or institution.
Subsequent loan disbursements will be given only after the submission
of the final year result, showing proof that the student passed the
examinations.
Loan Repayment Repayment of the loan
will commence 6 months after the completion of the course. For the
repayment purpose, students must sign a giro form upon signing the loan
deed. The minimum monthly repayment amount is as follows:
- Diploma courses - $100
- Degree courses (excluding Medicine) - $250
- Degree (Medicine) - $500
This is subject to an annual progressive increment of $100.
Application Procedure
The application must be made on prescribed forms obtainable at the
reception counter Wisma MENDAKI, 51 Kee Sun Ave, Off Tay Lian Teck Road
Singapore 457056 or from YMâ??s website. Processing of the application
will take 4 weeks from the date the application is received. Students
will be notified through post on the outcome of the application. For
further clarification, please call our customer service officers at
6245 5555.
Incomplete application form will not be processed.
STUDY LOAN SCHEME (FULL TIME)
Introduction The MENDAKI Study Loan
Scheme is aimed at uplifting the educational performance of the Muslim
Community by providing interest-free loans to needy Muslim students. It
is to part-finance students pursuing full-time course leading to a
diploma and degree, locally or overseas.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must meet the following requirements:-
- Have gained an unconditional admission to do a full-time diploma or degree at
- Local government tertiary institutions namely â??
Institute
of Technical Education (ITE), Singapore Polytechnic, Ngee Ann
Polytechnic, Nanyang Polytechnic, Republic Polytechnic and Temasek
Polytechnic, National University of Singapore, Nanyang Technological
University/NIE and Singapore Management University. Only students who
are not receiving financial assistance under the Tertiary Tuition Fee
Subsidy (TTFS) or the Supplementary Assistance Loan scheme (SAS) are
eligible to apply.
Loan Agreement
A letter will be mailed out to the applicant once the loan
is approved to notify on the date for the signing of loan agreement and
collection of cheque. Successful applicants and their guarantors are
required to sign the loan agreement in the presence of YM officer at
Wisma MENDAKI, 51 Kee Sun Avenue (off Tay Lian Teck Road) Singapore,
457056. Applicant and guarantors are reminded to bring along their NRIC
and one witness for the signing of loan agreement. As per the loan
deed, the borrower needs to observe and fulfill the following
conditions:
- Passing all subjects taken during the course of study;
- No changes in the agreed length of study
- No changes in the course of study
- No withdrawal or termination from the course of study/school
- No deferment without any valid reasons
- Graduate within the curriculum duration of study
If the borrower does not fulfill one of the above condition or any
of the term in the loan agreement, the borrower will be considered to
have breached the contract of loan agreement. The full amount of the
loan would have to be repaid immediately.
Loan Quantum
Types of Institutions |
Loan Amount of Yearly Disbursements |
a) Local government institutions |
Up to 80% of tuition fee |
b) NAFA or Lasalle |
maximum $5,000 or actual amount (whichever is lower) |
c) Local private institutions |
d) Overseas institutions (degree) |
The loan will be given for the entire course of study and the loan
amount is at the discretion of the Loans Committee, after taking into
consideration the financial circumstances of the applicant, the course
of study and any other relevant criteria. The decision of the Loans
Committee is final.
Loan Disbursement Upon submission of the
deed, student will be notified through letter on the disbursement of
the loan cheque for the first year. The cheque will be made payable to
the student or institution. Subsequent loan disbursements will be given
only after the submission of the final year result, showing proof that
the student has passed the examinations.
Loan Repayment Repayment of the loan
will commence 6 months after the completion of the course. For
repayment purposes, students must sign a GIRO form upon signing the
loan deed. The minimum monthly repayment amount is as follows:
- Diploma courses - $100
- Degree courses (excluding Medicine) - $250
- Degree (Medicine) - $500
This is subject to an annual progressive increment of $100.
Application Procedure
The application must be made on prescribed forms obtainable at the
reception counter Wisma MENDAKI, 51 Kee Sun Ave, Off Tay Lian Teck Road
Singapore 457056 or from YMâ??s website. Processing of the applications
will take 4 weeks from the date the application is received. Students
will be notified through post on the outcome of the application.
Successful applicants are required to pay an administrative fee of
$50.00. For further clarification, please call our customer service
officers at 6245 5555.
Incomplete application form will not be processed.
STUDY LOAN PART TIME SCHEME (DEGREE)
Introduction
The MENDAKI Study Loan Scheme is aimed at uplifting the educational
performance of the Muslim Community by providing interest-free loans to
needy Muslim students. It is to part-finance students pursuing
part-time course leading to a degree locally.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must meet the following requirements:-
- Have gained an unconditional admission to
do a part-time degree at an accredited local private institution of
higher learning. Applications will be approved on a case-by-case basis, depending on the accreditation of the institutions.
- Gross
monthly per capita household income of equal or less than $800. Per
capita income is derived by dividing the total gross family income by
the total number of members in the family.
- Sign
an agreement with MENDAKI for the repayment of the loan. Applicants are
required to furnish 2 guarantors acceptable to MENDAKI. The acceptability of the 2 guarantors will be at the discretion of the Loans Committee. The guarantors must fulfill the following requirements :
- Singaporeans
- Between the age of 21 and 55 years old
- Gross monthly income of least $1,500 and above
- Gainfully employed for the past 1 year
- Must not be the applicantâ??s parents, siblings or staying in the same household
- The first and second guarantor must not be from same household
- Submit a copy of recent income slip and NRIC (the information will be kept confidential)
- Update latest address by giving a photocopy of IC at the time of final disbursement of the cheque
- Self-employed guarantors must submit their with latest IRAS form or CPF statement
Loan Agreement
A letter will be mailed out to the applicant once the loan
is approved to notify on the date for the signing of loan agreement and
collection of cheque. Successful applicants and their guarantors are
required to sign the loan agreement in the presence of YM officer at
Wisma MENDAKI, 51 Kee Sun Avenue (off Tay Lian Teck Road) Singapore,
457056. Applicant and guarantors are reminded to bring along their NRIC
and one witness for the signing of loan agreement. As per the loan
deed, the borrower needs to observe and fulfill the following
conditions:
- Passing all subjects taken during the course of study;
- No changes in the agreed length of study
- No changes in the course of study
- No withdrawal or termination from the course of study/school
- No deferment without any valid reasons
- Graduate within the curriculum duration of study
If the borrower does not fulfill one of the above condition or any
of the term in the loan agreement, the borrower will be considered to
have breached the contract of loan agreement. The full amount of the
loan would have to be repaid immediately.
Loan Quantum
Maximum $4,000 per annum or actual amount (whichever is
lower)The loan amount is at the discretion of the Loans Committee,
after taking into consideration the financial circumstances of the
applicant, the course of study and any other relevant criteria. The
decision of the Loans Committee is final.
Loan Disbursement
Upon submission of the deed, student will be notified
through letter on the disbursement of the loan cheque. The cheque will
be made payable to the student or institution. Loan Repayment Repayment
of the loan will commence 1 year after the loan disbursement for the
degree programme. For repayment purposes, students must sign a GIRO
form upon signing the loan deed. The minimum monthly repayment amount
is as follows:
This is subject to an annual progressive increment of $100.
Application Procedure The application
must be made on prescribed forms obtainable at the reception counter
Wisma MENDAKI, 51 Kee Sun Ave, Off Tay Lian Teck Road Singapore 457056
or from YMâ??s website. Processing of the application will take 4 weeks
from the date the application is received. Students will be notified
through post on the outcome of the application. Successful applicants
are required to pay an administrative fee of $50.00. For further
clarification, please call our customer service officers at 6245 5555.
Incomplete application form will not be processed.
STUDY LOAN PART TIME SCHEME (DIPLOMA)
Introduction
The MENDAKI Study Loan Scheme is aimed at uplifting the educational
performance of the Muslim Community by providing interest-free loans to
needy Muslim students. It is to part-finance students pursuing
part-time course leading to a diploma locally.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must meet the following requirements:-
- Have gained an unconditional admission to do a
part-time diploma at an accredited local private institution of higher
learning. Applications will be approved on a case-by-case basis, depending on the accreditation of the institutions.
- Gross
monthly per capita household income of equal or less than $800. Per
capita income is derived by dividing the total gross family income by
the total number of members in the family.
- Sign
an agreement with MENDAKI for the repayment of the loan. Applicants are
required to furnish 2 guarantors acceptable to MENDAKI. The acceptability of the 2 guarantors will be at the discretion of the Loans Committee. The guarantors must fulfill the following requirements :
- Singaporeans
- Between the age of 21 and 55 years old
- Gross monthly income of least $1,500 and above
- Gainfully employed for the past 1 year
- Must not be the applicantâ??s parents, siblings or staying in the same household
- The first and second guarantor must not be from same household
- Submit a copy of recent income slip and NRIC (the information will be kept confidential)
- Update latest address by giving a photocopy of IC at the time of final disbursement of the cheque
- Self-employed guarantors must submit their with latest IRAS form or CPF statement
Loan Agreement
A letter will be mailed out to the applicant once the loan is
approved to notify on the date for the signing of loan agreement and
collection of cheque. Successful applicants and their guarantors are
required to sign the loan agreement in the presence of YM officer at
Wisma MENDAKI, 51 Kee Sun Avenue (off Tay Lian Teck Road) Singapore,
457056. Applicant and sureties are reminded to bring along their NRIC
and one witness for the signing of loan agreement. As per the loan
deed, the borrower needs to observe and fulfill the following
conditions:
- Passing all subjects taken during the course of study;
- No changes in the agreed length of study
- No changes in the course of study
- No withdrawal or termination from the course of study/school
- No deferment without any valid reasons
- Graduate within the curriculum duration of study
If the borrower does not fulfill one of the above condition or any
of the term in the loan agreement, the borrower will be considered to
have breached the contract of loan agreement. The full amount of the
loan would have to be repaid immediately.
Loan Quantum
One-off disbursement of maximum $6,000 or actual amount (whichever is
lower)The loan amount is at the discretion of the Loans Committee,
after taking into consideration the financial circumstances of the
applicant, the course of study and any other relevant criteria. The
decision of the Loans Committee is final.
Loan Disbursement
Upon submission of the deed, student will be notified
through letter on the disbursement of the loan cheque. The cheque will
be made payable to the student or institution. Loan Repayment
Repayment of the loan will commence 1 month after the loan disbursement
for diploma programme. For repayment purposes, students must sign a
GIRO form upon signing the loan deed. The minimum monthly repayment
amount is as follows:
Application Procedure
The application must be made on prescribed forms obtainable at the
reception counter Wisma MENDAKI, 51 Kee Sun Ave, Off Tay Lian Teck Road
Singapore 457056 or from YMâ??s website. Processing of the application
will take 4 weeks from the date the application is received. Students
will be notified through post on the outcome of the application.
Successful applicants are required to pay an administrative fee of
$50.00. For further clarification, please call our customer service
officers at 6245 5555.
Incomplete application form will not be processed.
SKILLS TRAINING LOAN
Introduction
The purpose of the Skills Training Loan is to provide financial
assistance for workers to upgrade themselves by pursuing a recognized
and work-related course.
Eligibility Criteria
- Malay/Muslim Singapore citizens.
- Applicants must be full-time employees at the commencement of the course.
- Applicant's monthly household net per capita income must not exceed $800.
- Courses should be on a part-time basis only at accredited institution.
- Courses are limited to the pursuance of certificate only
- Applications will be approved on case-to-case basis, depending on the accreditation of the institutions.
- Sign
an agreement with MENDAKI for the repayment of the loan and for this
purpose will be required to furnish 2 guarantors acceptable to MENDAKI.
The acceptability of the 2 guarantors will be at the discretion of the Loans Committee. The guarantors must fulfill the following requirements :
- Singaporeans
- Between the age of 21 and 55 years old
- Gross monthly income of least $1,500 and above
- Gainfully employed for the past 1 year
- Must not be the applicantâ??s parents, siblings or staying in the same household
- The first and second guarantor must not be from same household
- Must give a copy of recent income slip and NRIC (the information will be kept confidential)
- Must update latest address by giving the photocopy of IC given at the time of final disbursement of the cheque
- Self-employed guarantors must finish with latest IRAS form or CPF statement
Loan Agreement
Loan agreement and collection of cheque. Successful
applicants and their guarantors are required to sign the loan agreement
in the presence of YM officer at Wisma MENDAKI, 51 Kee Sun Avenue (off
Tay Lian Teck Road) Singapore, 457056. Applicant and guarantors are
reminded to bring along their NRIC and one witness for the signing of
loan agreement. As per the loan deed, the borrower needs to observe and
fulfill the following conditions:
- Passing all subjects taken during the course of study;
- No changes in the agreed length of study
- No changes in the course of study
- No withdrawal or termination from the course of study/school
- No deferment without any valid reasons
- Graduate within the curriculum duration of study
If the borrower does not fulfill one of the above condition or any
of the term in the loan agreement, the borrower will be considered to
have breached the contract of loan agreement. The full amount of the
loan would have to be repaid immediately.
Loan Quantum
- One-off disbursement of maximum $3,000 or 70% of course fee (whichever is lower)
The loan amount is at the discretion of the Loan Committee, after
taking into consideration the financial circumstances of the applicant,
the course of study and any other relevant criteria. The decision of
the Loans Committee is final.
Loan Disbursement
Upon
submission of the deed, student will be notified through letter on the
disbursement of the loan cheque. The cheque will be made payable to the
student or institution. Loan Repayment
Repayment of the loan will commence 1 month after the loan
disbursement. For the repayment purpose, students must sign a
GIRO form upon signing the loan deed. The minimum monthly repayment
amount is $100 monthly.
Application Procedure
The application must be made on prescribed forms obtainable at
reception counter Wisma MENDAKI, 51 Kee Sun Ave, Off Tay Lian Teck Road
Singapore 457056 or at YMâ??s website. The processing will take 4 weeks
from the date the application is received. Students will be notified
through letter on the outcome of the application. Successful applicants
are required to pay an administrative fee of $50.00. For further
clarification, please call our customer service officers at 6245 5555.
Incomplete application form will not be processed.
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