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
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Polytechnics, ITE (TED), BCA Academy (Diploma) |
NAFA & *SUSS |
*Universities & LASALLE |
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Application Period I: 20 Feb 2025 – 30 Apr 2025 |
Application Period I: 15 May 2025 – 15 Jul 2025 |
Application Period I: 5 Jun 2025 – 30 Jul 2025 |
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Application Period II: 17 Sep 2025 – 31 Oct 2025 |
Application Period II: 20 Nov 2025 – 15 Jan 2026
* Second application period for SUSS will close on 5 Jan 2026 |
Application Period II: 20 Nov 2025 – 15 Jan 2026
* Second application period for universities will close on 15 Dec 2025 |
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must meet the following requirements:
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Per Capita Income (PCI) |
Percentage of Subsidy |
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PCI < $1,400 |
100% |
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PCI $1,401 – $1,700 |
75% |
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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:
Institute of Technical Education
Nanyang Polytechnic
Ngee Ann Polytechnic
Republic Polytechnic
Singapore Polytechnic
Temasek Polytechnic
LASALLE College of the Arts
Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts
Nanyang Technological University
National University of Singapore
Singapore Institute of Technology
Singapore Management University
Singapore University of Social Sciences
Singapore University of Technology and Design