The Tertiary Tuition Fee Subsidy (TTFS) Scheme, introduced in 1991, is an education subsidy for Malay students that covers their tuition fees at local government tertiary institutions. TTFS was established through an annual government grant to MENDAKI.
\nSince 1 January 2011, students with Malay\/Indonesian extract as their first component of a double-barrelled race (i.e., Malay-Indian or Malay-Chinese) are also eligible for the scheme.
\nNote: The Government will review the income criteria periodically to ensure continued relevance and fairness<\/p>\n
To qualify for the TTFS Scheme, applicants must meet all of the following requirements:<\/p>\n a. Diploma Level:<\/p>\n i. Building Construction Authority Academy(Diploma courses only) b. Degree Level:<\/p>\n i. Universities: Nanyang Technological University, National University of Singapore, Singapore Institute of Technology, Singapore Management University, Singapore University of Social Sciences, Singapore University of Technology & Design Students may apply for TTFS during one of the two application windows each Academic Year (AY) based on the periods listed below :<\/p>\n 1. Polytechnics, ITE (TED), BCA Academy (Diploma) 2. NAFA, LASALLE & Universities For applications made in Period 1, TTFS coverage will begin in Semester 1. Note: TTFS is a one-time application. Students do not need to reapply unless:<\/strong><\/p>\n a. There is a change in course or institution, or Per Capita Income (PCI*)<\/strong><\/p>\n PCI* $1,400 and below<\/p>\n PCI* $1,401 – $1,700<\/p>\n PCI* $1,701 – $2,000<\/p>\n TTFS subsidises tuition fees only. Per Capita Income (PCI) Calculation For Singapore Permanent Residents, the subsidised tuition fee will be based on the prevailing Singapore Citizen tuition fee rate.<\/p>\n Students who:<\/p>\n may apply for the MENDAKI Study Loan \u2013 Full-Time Local National to cover the remaining tuition fees through a short-term study loan.<\/p>\n Once your TTFS application is approved, MENDAKI will notify your education institution directly. No further action is required from you.<\/strong><\/p>\n
\nEligibility Criteria<\/strong><\/p>\n\n
\nii. ITE (Technical Diploma \/ Technical Engineering Diploma only)
\niii. Polytechnics: Ngee Ann Polytechnic, Nanyang Polytechic, Republic Polytechnic, Singapore Polytechnic, Temasek Polytechnic
\niv. LASALLE College of the Arts(LASALLE) and Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts(NAFA) (selected courses eligible for MOE Tuition Grant only)<\/p>\n
\nii. LASALLE and NAFA (selected courses eligible for MOE Tuition Grant only)
\nNote: LASALLE and NAFA are constituent colleges of the University of the Arts Singapore.<\/p>\n
\nApplication Period<\/strong><\/p>\n
\na. Application Period I : 25 Feb 2026 – 30 Apr 2026
\nb. Application Period II : 16 Sep 2026 – 31 Oct 2026<\/p>\n
\na. Application Period I : 13 May 2026 – 15 Jul 2026
\nb. Application Period II : 14 Oct 2026 – 18 Nov 2026<\/p>\n
\nFor applications made in Period 2, TTFS coverage will begin in Semester 2.<\/p>\n
\nb. The student is on Leave of Absence (LOA) for more than one year<\/p>\n
\nSubsidy Criteria<\/strong><\/p>\n\n
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\nIt does not cover:<\/p>\n\n
\nPCI = Total monthly gross household income \u00f7 Total number of family members in the same household<\/p>\n\n
\nDisbursement
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\nAfter your institution confirms your eligibility for the MOE Tuition Grant, MENDAKI will proceed to pay your tuition fees directly to the institution.<\/p>\n
\nApplication Procedure<\/strong><\/p>\n