Last Updated: 23 Jul 2025

Financial assistance

Singapore Citizens in financial need can get assistance from MOE on school fees and other expenses. Learn if your child is eligible.

The financial scheme your child can apply for depends on the type of school or institution they are studying in.

My monthly household income is$

There arepeople in my household.

My child is attending

See more details of each financial assistance scheme:

MOE Financial Assistance Scheme (FAS)

For primary, secondary and pre-university SC students studying in:

Government and government-aided schools
Specialised schools:
- Assumption Pathway School
- NorthLight School
- Crest Secondary School
- Spectra Secondary School

MOE Independent School Bursary (ISB) Scheme

For secondary and pre-university SC students studying in:

Independent schools
Specialised independent schools:
- NUS High School of Mathematics and Science
- School of Science and Technology

Special Education Financial Assistance Scheme (SPED FAS)

For SC students studying in government-funded SPED schools.

Higher Education Community Bursary (HECB) and Higher Education Bursary (HEB)

For SC students studying in government-funded post-secondary education institutions:

Please approach the school/institution of study or refer to the FAQs for more information.