

Introduction
The Tertiary Tuition Fee Subsidy (TTFS) Scheme, which was introduced in 1991, is an education subsidy for Malay students which covers their tuition fees at tertiary institutions.
With effect from 1 January 2011, students with Malay as their first component race of a double-barrelled race (i.e., Malay-Indian or Malay-Chinese) are also eligible for the scheme. Since 2018, income eligibility criteria for the scheme are revised to benefit more Malay students in tertiary institutions.
Application Period
Polytechnics, ITE (TED), BCA Academy (Diploma) |
NAFA & *SUSS |
*Universities & LASALLE |
Application Period I: 15 Feb 2023 – 30 Apr 2023 |
Application Period I: 15 May 2023 – 15 Jul 2023 |
Application Period I: 1 Jun 2023 – 30 Jul 2023 |
Application Period II: 15 Sep 2023 – 31 Oct 2023 |
Application Period II: 21 Nov 2023 – 15 Jan 2024
* Second application period for SUSS will close on 8 Jan 2024 |
Application Period II: 21 Nov 2023 – 15 Jan 2024
* Second application period for universities will close on 15 Dec 2023 |
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must meet the following requirements:
Per Capita Income (PCI) |
Percentage of Subsidy |
PCI < $1,400 |
100% |
PCI $1,401 – $1,700 |
75% |
PCI $1,701 – $2,000 |
50% |
PCI is computed as: Total monthly gross income of family / Total number of family members
Reviews
Please click below for more information on the various institutions:
Nanyang Polytechnic
Ngee Ann Polytechnic
Temasek Polytechnic
Singapore Polytechnic
Republic Polytechnic
Nanyang Technological University / NIE
National University of Singapore
Singapore Management University
Institute of Technical Education (Diploma programmes only)
Singapore Institute of Technology
Singapore University of Technology & Design
Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts (NAFA) (MOE-subsidised full-time degree programmes & full-time diploma programmes)
LASALLE College of the Arts (MOE-subsidised full-time degree programmes & full-time diploma programmes)
Yale-NUS College (full-time degree programmes)
Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine (full-time degree programmes)
Singapore University of Social Sciences (full-time degree programmes)
Building and Construction Authority Academy (full-time diploma programmes)