Tertiary Tuition Fee Subsidy (TTFS)

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 2024 – 30 Apr 2024

Application Period I:

15 May 2024 – 15 Jul 2024

Application Period I:

1 Jun 2024 – 30 Jul 2024

Application Period II:

15 Sep 2024 – 31 Oct 2024

Application Period II:

21 Nov 2024 – 15 Jan 2025

* Second application period for SUSS will close on 8 Jan 2025

Application Period II:

21 Nov 2024 – 15 Jan 2025

* Second application period for universities will close on 15 Dec 2024

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Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must meet the following requirements:

Student is a Singaporean / Singapore Permanent Resident with one of the parents (biological, adoptive or stepparent), living or deceased, is a Singaporean
Student’s race or first component of the double-barrelled race is Malay. They include the following: Malay, Acehnese, Ambonese, Banjarese, Batak, Boyanese, Bugis, Butonese, Dayak, Dusun, Iban, Indonesia, Javanese, Kadazan, Kelabit, Makasarese, Melanau, Minangkabau, Murut, Sumatran, Sundanese, and Indonesia Extract
Student’s monthly Household per capita income (PCI) does not exceed $2,000

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

Student is eligible for MOE Tuition Grant or an equivalent government subsidy.
Student is pursuing first diploma or degree on a full-time basis at a local government tertiary institution.
Malay students who are not receiving any subsidy or are in receipt of partial (75% or 50%) subsidy under the Tertiary Tuition Fee Subsidy (TTFS), may apply for the Supplementary Assistance Scheme. Please click here for more information.

Reviews

The income eligibility criteria will ensure that students in financially challenged families are not denied access to higher education, while cultivating the spirit of self-reliance in more well-to-do families.
As Malay households continue to progress financially, the Government will review the income criteria periodically.
MENDAKI will exercise flexibility in approving subsidies for families with extenuating circumstances, such as those supporting more than one child for tertiary education or families who may have members with chronic medical problems. This appeal mechanism will continue to function.

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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

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