Financial Aid for Part-time Undergraduate Students

The Higher Education Bursary (previously known as MOE Bursary) is funded by the Singapore Government and provides financial assistance to needy Singapore Citizens pursuing their first MOE-subsidised undergraduate programmes at Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS). Monetary in nature, they are awarded based on financial needs.

The application, notification and disbursement periods are as follows:

Academic Year	Application Period *	Notification Period	Disbursement Period
July Semester	1 February to 15 March	End May	End September
January Semester	1 August to 15 September	End November	End February

Bursary Schemes	Tier1	Tier 2	Tier 3
Income^# Eligibility Criteria	GHI of $4,400 and below or PCI of $1,100 and below	GHI between $4,401 and $7,500 or PCI between $1,101 and $1,875	GHI between $7,501 and $10,000 or PCI between $1,876 and $2,500
Bursary Quanta (per semester)	$1275	$825	$360

#Income = gross (i.e., including employee's CPF contribution) income contributions from self- employment, business or salaried employment (which includes basic salary, allowances, overtime pay, bonus, etc.), as well as other sources of income (e.g., rent).

You are advised to read through the Terms & Conditions for the Higher Education Bursary before applying.

To apply, you need to submit your e-application together with the supporting documents by one of the stipulated closing dates. Applications without the full set of required supporting documents will be deemed as incomplete and will not be processed. For details, please refer to the Supporting Document Checklist.

For new students, you must submit your admission e-application first before submitting your application for the Higher Education Bursary.

Applicants will be notified of the outcome via email. The decision of MOE and SUSS is final and binding, and no appeal will be entertained.

* You should submit your financial aid application within the application periods. However, if you are in need of financial assistance outside the application periods, you may write to the University, quoting reason(s) and providing supporting documents for your application.

View FAQs on Higher Education Bursary.

January Semester: 1 August to 15 September
July Semester: 1 February to 15 March

Applicants will be notified of the outcome via email by end November for the January Semester, and by end May for the July Semester. The decision of the Student Awards Committee of SUSS is final and binding, and no reason will be given for the non-selection of unsuccessful candidates. No appeal will be entertained.

The Chou Sing Chu Foundation is providing study awards valued at S$1,000 each to deserving undergraduates in the Bachelor of Early Childhood and Chinese Language programme.

To be eligible for the study award, students must meet the following requirements:

Possess good academic standing of at last a CGPA of 3.0
Preference will be given to students with financial need; monthly household per capita income below $2,500

To apply, you need to submit your e-application together with the supporting documents by one of the stipulated closing dates. Applications without supporting documents will be deemed as incomplete and will not be processed.

To encourage working adults and professionals to upgrade their skills and competence in Translation and Interpretation, Cortina Watch Pte Ltd is providing study awards valued at S$1,000 each to deserving undergraduates in the BA Translation and Interpretation programme. Preference will be given to students who do not enjoy MOE subsidies.

Terms & Conditions

You are advised to read through the Terms and Conditions before applying.

The Elizabeth and Anthony Prakasam Trust, together with SUSS, is providing study awards valued at S$2,000 each to deserving undergraduates with financial needs.

Students have to attain a minimum CGPA of 2.5. Deserving students that do not meet the CGPA requirements may still be considered

Terms & Conditions

You are advised to read through the Terms and Conditions before applying.

The Henry Tay Education Fund is providing study awards to deserving part-time undergraduates with financial needs from Counselling or Social Work programmes..

To be eligible for the grant, students must meet the following criteria:

Part-time undergraduate student from Counselling or Social Work programmes;
With financial needs based on MOE’s prevailing per capita income (PCI) tiering – Tier 1, 2, 3

Each study award will cover the student’s tuition fees for the semester or the tuition fees minus amount offset by other study grants/awards (if applicable).

The Lee Foundation is providing study awards valued at $1,000 each to deserving part-time undergraduates with a monthly household Per Capita Income (PCI) of not more than the prevailing Higher Education Bursary Tier 2 income eligibility criteria.

The awards are open to students with good academic records (new students), or have made satisfactory progress towards complete of his/her academic programme (for existing students).

Terms & Conditions

You are advised to read through the Terms and Conditions before applying.

The Octava Foundation Limited is providing study awards, valued at S$8,000 each (total amount for 4 academic years) to eligible youths who are pursuing part-time undergraduate programmes at SUSS.

To be eligible for the study award, student must meet the following requirements:

Hold an ITE qualification
Current part-time undergraduates who are in their 1st semester of studies, or prospective students who will be enrolling in a part-time undergraduate programme at SUSS
Preference given to applicants with a per capita income of no more than S$1,000
Award recipient must commit to complete his/her undergraduate programme within 4 years and maintain a CGPA of at least 2.5

Terms & Conditions

You are advised to read through the Terms and Conditions before applying.

The S R Nathan Education Upliftment Fund, together with SUSS, is providing study grants valued at S$500 each to eligible new and existing students with an Institute of Technical Education (ITE) qualification and financial needs.

To be eligible for the grant, students must meet the following criteria:

ITE Graduate and completed full-time education at ITE
Monthly household per capita income (PCI) must not exceed S$2,500

Terms & Conditions

You are advised to read through the Terms and Conditions before applying.

The SIM People Development Fund (SIMPDF) was set up to support Singaporeans in realising their career potential through access to learning pathways and experiences. The Fund provides Study Awards valued at S$7,500 each to students with financial needs. This will be disbursed in 2 semesters ($3750 x 2 semesters).

To be eligible for the study award, students must meet the following criteria:

Final year undergraduate Singapore Citizens students pursing their first degree
Monthly household per capita income (PCI) must not exceed S$2,500

Shortlisted students are expected to attend an interview with representatives of SIM People Development Fund (SIMPDF).

To apply, you need to submit your e-application together with the supporting documents by one of the stipulated closing dates. Applications without supporting documents will be deemed as incomplete and will not be processed.

The Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS) is committed to providing a quality education for all our students and to ensure that no deserving student is denied admission because of financial difficulty by offering a variety of study grants. The study grants are open to students with good academic records (for new students), or have made satisfactory progress towards completion of his/her academic programme (for existing students).

The study grants are not available for students applying to the Law programmes.

SUSS Study Grants
The SUSS Study Grants provide financial assistance to needy students studying at the University. The study grants are given only for undergraduate programmes. Monetary in nature, they are awarded based on financial needs.
SUSS Alumni Fund
The SUSS Alumni Fund aims to uplift undergraduates by financially supporting them through their education journey with SUSS. The Fund supports the following Study Grants:
- CHK Study Grant
- Clifton and Mildred Tan Study Grant
- Eu Capital Study Grant
- Hazizah and Mas'ud Study Grant
- HK and AT Cheong Study Grant
- Lily Too Ah Wah Study Grant (Open to all, with preference for Malaysian students)
- Nam Leong Co (Pte) Ltd Study Grant
- Ng Cheng Pheng Study Grant (Open to all, with preference for Malaysian students)
- Robbie and Mervlyn Study Grant

SUSS Alumni Lifelong Learner Grant
Established to recognise underprivileged and/or financially disadvantaged students who are pursuing lifelong learning while making a difference in their families, workplace and society. The SUSS Alumni Lifelong Learner Grant will support part-time students with a study grant of S$500 each. Recipients must have a monthly household per capita income (PCI) of less than S$2,500.

SUSS Business and Community Circle Study Grant [New]
The SUSS Business and Community Circle Study Grant is providing study grants to deserving part-time undergraduates with financial needs, who have been awarded the Higher Education Bursary in the same semester.
SUSS Class of 2022 Study Grant Fund
The annual Class Giving campaign is an initiative led by a team of students from the graduating class. It aims to encourage graduands-to-be to create a meaningful legacy, marking their time with SUSS. Through contributions to funds carefully selected by the Class Giving team, the campaign supports fellow students in need of financial support, to tide through these tough times.
Chan Lai Yee & Chan Ching Yee Study Grants
The Chan Lai Yee & Chan Ching Yee Endowment Fund, together with SUSS, is providing study grants to deserving undergraduates with financial needs from the Counselling, Early Childhood and Social Work programmes.
Chan Yat Fai Study Grants
Dr Esther Tan is providing study grants to deserving undergraduates with financial needs in the Bachelor of Counselling programme.
Char Yong (Dabu) Association Singapore Study Grants
The Char Yong (Dabu) Association Singapore is providing study grants to deserving Singapore Citizens undergraduates with financial needs.
Choo-Lim Study Grants
The Choo-Lim Foundation is providing study grants to deserving undergraduates with financial needs from the School of Science and Technology.
Dhinakaran – SUSS Bursary in Tamil Studies
The Dhinakaran Education Fund together with SUSS, is providing study grants valued at S$1,250 to deserving undergraduates with financial needs from the BA Tamil Language and Literature, and BA Tamil Language with Minor programmes.
JCS-Echigo Study Awards [New]
The JCS-Echigo Study Awards, valued at $1000 each, are provided to first year undergraduates with financial needs from the School of Science and Technology, Built Environment cluster (i.e., Building & Project Management, Events Management, Facilities Management and Human Factors in Safety and Workplace Safety and Health).
JCS-Echigo Study Grants
The JCS-Echigo is providing study grants valued at $500 to deserving undergraduates with financial needs from the School of Science and Technology, Built Environment cluster (I.e., Building & Project Management, Events Management, Facilities Management and Human Factors in Safety).
Kewalram Chanrai Group Study Grants
The Kewalram Chanrai Group together with SUSS, is providing study grants to deserving female undergraduates with financial needs from the S R Nathan School of Human Development.
LHC Study Grants [New]
The LHC Study Grants provide support to financially disadvantaged undergraduates pursuing part-time degree programmes at SUSS.
Light of Wisdom Study Grants
Under the Light of Wisdom Fund*, study grants will be provided to deserving undergraduates (Singapore Citizens or Permanent Residents) with financial needs. Recipients must have a monthly household per capita income (PCI) of less than $1,000.
*The aspiration of the Light of Wisdom Fund is for beneficiaries to cultivate Compassion, Loving-Kindness and Wisdom in self and others for the benefit of all Sentient Beings.
Masonic Charitable Fund - Baey Lian Peck Study Grants
The Masonic Charitable Fund and Family of the late Baey Lian Peck is providing study grants to deserving undergraduates with financial needs.
Masonic Charitable Fund - R Rawlings Horsburgh Lodge Study Grants
The Masonic Charitable Fund, Mr Robin Rawlings, and Horsburgh Lodge is providing study grants to deserving undergraduates with financial needs.
Mapletree - SUSS Study Grants
Mapletree Investments Pte Ltd together with SUSS, is providing study grants to deserving undergraduates with financial needs.
Mind the Gap 200 Study Grants [New]
The Mind the Gap 200 Study Grants are established to support financially disadvantaged Singapore Citizens undergraduates.

Mr and Mrs Victor Khoo SH Study Grants [New]
Mr and Mrs Victor Khoo SH is providing study grants to deserving Singapore Citizens undergraduates with financial needs.

Mrs Wong-Mah Jia Lan Bursary
Mrs Wong-Mah Jia Lan is providing study grants to deserving students with financial needs in the part-time undergraduate programmes.
Ms Yuan Yuan Study Grant
Meitoto Pte Ltd. is providing study grants to deserving undergraduates with financial needs.
Ng Liew Peng Study Grants
The Ng Liew Peng Study Grants Fund is providing study grants to deserving undergraduates with financial needs in the Bachelor of Accountancy programme.
Patrick H M Loh Study Grants
Professor Patrick H M Loh is providing study grants to deserving undergraduates with financial needs.
Prof Ng EJ Study Grants
Professor Ng EJ is providing study grants to deserving undergraduates with financial needs in the Bachelor of Accountancy programme.
Sim Foundation Study Grant
The Sim Foundation is providing study grant valued at S$1,000 to deserving undergraduates with financial needs in the Bachelor of Social Work programme with financial needs.
Sim Foundation Chinese Studies Grant
The Sim Foundation is providing study grants valued at S$1,000 each to deserving undergraduates with financial needs from the BA Chinese Language and Literature programme.

Teo Hock Chuan & Tan Suat Hoon Study Grant
The Teo Hock Chuan & Tan Suat Hoon Study Grant Endowed Fund is providing study grants to deserving undergraduate students with financial needs in the Bachelor of Social Work programme. Recipients must possess good academic records and have a per capita income (PCI) of less than $1,000. To qualify, students must have taken an Eldercare elective (i.e. SWK358 Eldercare), and preferably working in an eldercare sector charity organisation.
Tian Li Study Award [NEW]
The Tian Li Study Award is valued at S$1,000 each and provided to deserving Singapore Citizens (first year) undergraduates with financial needs in the following programmes:
•BSc Information and Communications Technology
•BSc Digital Media
•Bachelor of Electronics
•Bachelor of Sports and Physical Education
Tower Transit Study Grants
Tower Transit Singapore Pte Ltd is providing study grants to deserving undergraduate students with financial needs. Recipients must possess good academic records and have a per capita income (PCI) of less than $2,500. Special consideration will be given for professionals working in the transport sector (Rail, Bus, Taxi), or children of transport professionals.
Tun Tan Cheng Lock Bursary in Malay Studies
The Tun Tan Cheng Lock Endowment Fund is providing study grants valued at S$1,250 to deserving BA Malay Language and Literature undergraduates with financial needs.
Vincent & Jeanne Chua Study Grants
The Vincent and Jeanne Chua Endowment Fund is providing study grants valued at S$500 each for undergraduates with financial needs.
Yangzheng Foundation Study Grant
The Yangzheng Foundation together with SUSS, is providing study grants to deserving undergraduates with financial needs.

Each study grant is given only for the semester in which it is awarded, and used to pay the course fee of that semester. There is no bond attached to the study grant.

Each study grant is worth S$500, unless stated otherwise.

You are advised to read through the Terms and Conditions for the Study Grant before applying.

Study grant application period:
January Semester: 1 August to 15 September
July Semester: 1 February to 15 March

For new students, you must submit your admission e-application first before submitting your application for study grant.

Candidates will be shortlisted via SUSS Study Grant applications i.e. please select the option for “SUSS Study Grant” when you log in to the online application form. Applicants will be notified of the outcome via email by end November for the January Semester, and by end May for the July Semester. The decision of the Student Awards Committee of SUSS is final and binding, and no reason will be given for the non-selection of unsuccessful candidates. No appeal will be entertained.

The Tuition Fee Loan (TFL) is a Government education loan to help students in their payment of tuition fees.

Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS) has appointed DBS Bank Ltd as the agent to administer the TFL Scheme on behalf of the University.

Students who have applied for TFL through DBS will first receive the status of their loan account from the bank, and subsequently a final email notification from SUSS if their applications are successful and accepted. The TFL application is only completed and confirmed, upon the issuance of this final email notification from SUSS.

Eligibility

The TFL is available to subsidised Singapore Citizens pursuing MOE-subsidised undergraduate programmes at the University.

The following categories of students are not eligible for TFL:

Students receiving Government/Statutory Board/the Singapore University of Social Sciences scholarships which cover 100% tuition fees
Students receiving Mendaki Study Loan Part Time Scheme (Degree) which covers 100% tuition fees
Students who are taking non-undergraduate programmes
Students who are not receiving MOE fee subsidy for their undergraduate programmes
Students who are not Singapore Citizens, i.e. Permanent Residents or Other Residents

Loan Quantum

The TFL covers up to 90% of the subsidised tuition fee payable. It does not cover any other miscellaneous fees. You may choose any of these loan quanta: 30% / 50% / 80% / 90% of the total subsidised tuition fees.

Guarantor

You will need a guarantor to apply for TFL. Although there is no income qualification, your guarantor must be:

A Singapore Citizen
Between 21 and 60 years
Not a bankrupt

Repayment

The repayment terms are as follows:

Repayment of the loan can be in one lump sum or by equal monthly instalments, commencing not later than 2 years after graduation.
The minimum amount of repayment is $100 per month and the maximum repayment period is 20 years.
In the event that the borrower leaves the University without completing the programme, the loan outstanding will immediately become due and payable. The borrower may, however, repay the outstanding sum by monthly instalments on such terms and conditions as stipulated by the University.

Interest Rate

Interest will commence after the borrower's graduation.

The following interest rates will be applicable to all new Government education loan (i.e. Tuition Fee Loan and Study Loan) agreements signed on and after 1 April 2024.

Standard interest*	3-month compounded Singapore Overnight Rate Average (3M SORA) plus 1.5 percentage points or such other rates as may be determined from time to time by the bank
Late payment interest for overdue and unpaid loans/loan instalment	3M SORA plus 4.5 percentage points or such rate as may be determined from time to time by the bank

* not applicable to interest-free Study Loan

The interest rates will be revised on a half-yearly basis based on the 3M SORA published on the Monetary Authority of Singapore’s (MAS) website on 1 March (for the period 1 April to 30 September) or 1 September (for the period 1 October to 31 March of the following calendar year). You can visit DBS website for the applicable interest rates on every 1 April and 1 October.

How to Apply

TFL Application Period

Semester	Start Date of Application	*Submission Deadline
July Semester	1 March	22 June
January Semester	1 September	7 December

*Note: TFL application submitted after the stipulated deadline above may be rejected.

To Apply;

Please visit Tuition Fee Loan | DBS Singaporeand follow the instructions under the ‘Apply Now’ section to submit your TFL application online via the DBS digibank app. Please submit your application by the stipulated submission deadline above. After submitting, the bank will issue you the loan account number.
Please be informed that you and your guarantor are required to complete the TFL application via the DBS digibank app. Otherwise your application will be considered as incomplete.

The bank will take approximately 7 working days to process your TFL application and thereafter inform SUSS on the the loan account status of your application.

If your application is successful, SUSS will notify you by email on the balance of the course fee amount payable at your end, after receiving confirmation from the bank. Please note that your TFL application is only confirmed, upon receiving this email from SUSS.

Supporting Documents for TFL Application

Provisional Offer or Final Offer Letter of Admission (for new student)
SUSS's student card (for existing student)

Applications submitted without the complete set of supporting documents will be deemed as incomplete and will not be processed.

Enquiries

DBS Bank
Tel : +65 6333 0033
Singapore University of Social Sciences
Tel: +65 6248 9777 (Prospective students)
Tel: +65 6248 9111 (Current students)

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

View FAQs on MOE Tuition Fee Loan.

View FAQs on Completing Course and Loan Details at DBS Digibank app.

The Study Loan (SL) is a means-tested Government loan scheme, and complements the Tuition Fee Loan (TFL).

The SL provides loans to cover up to the remaining 10% of tuition fees not covered by the TFL. It does not cover any other miscellaneous fees.

Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS) has appointed DBS Bank Ltd as the agent to administer the SL Scheme.

Deadline for SL Application

Semester	Start Date of Application	Submission Deadline
July Semester	1 March	22 June
January Semester	1 September	7 December

Eligibility

The SL is available to subsidised Singapore Citizens pursuing MOE-subsidised undergraduate degree programmes at the University, who have applied for the TFL or a loan with any registered government organisation.

The students must also meet the income criteria of gross monthly household per capita income of S$2,700 or below.

Loan Quantum

The loan quantum available is based on student's Gross Monthly Household Per Capita Income (PCI):

Loan Type	Tier 1 Study Loan (waiver of interest)	Tier 2 Study Loan (with interest)
Income Criteria	Gross Monthly Household Per Capita Income* ≤ S$950	Gross Monthly Household Per Capita Income* > S$950 and ≤ S$2,700
Maximum Quantum of Loan	Maximum of 20% of subsidised tuition fees payable	Maximum of 10% of subsidised tuition fees payable

* Monthly household per capita income is computed based on total gross income of immediate and non-immediate family members over the total number of immediate and non-immediate family members.

Guarantor

You will need a guarantor to apply for SL. Although there is no income qualification, your guarantor must be:

A Singapore Citizen
Between 21 and 60 years
Not a bankrupt

Repayment

The repayment terms are as follows:

Repayment of the loan commences not later than 6 months after graduation.
The minimum amount of repayment is $100 per month and the maximum repayment periods are:
- Study loan (waiver of interest): 5 years from commencement of first repayment
- Study loan (with interest payment): 20 years from commencement of first repayment
In the event that the borrower leaves the University without completing the programme, the loan outstanding will immediately become due and payable. The borrower may, however, repay the outstanding sum by monthly instalments on such terms and conditions as stipulated by the University.

Interest Rate

For students under Tier 1 Study Loan scheme, interest is waived during the repayment period of 5 years. Interest will start accruing if repayment is made beyond the 5-year period.

For students under the Tier 2 Study Loan scheme, interest will commence after the borrower's graduation.

The following interest rates will be applicable to all new Government education loan (i.e. Tuition Fee Loan and Study Loan) agreements signed on and after 1 April 2024.

Standard interest*	3-month compounded Singapore Overnight Rate Average (3M SORA) plus 1.5 percentage points or such other rates as may be determined from time to time by the bank
Late payment interest for overdue and unpaid loans/loan instalment	3M SORA plus 4.5 percentage points or such rate as may be determined from time to time by the bank

* not applicable to interest-free Study Loan

How to Apply (2-Part Process)

(Note: Students must have TFL or a loan with any registered government organization before applying SL)

Part 1 of SL application

To apply, submit the online SL Application Form and the required supporting documents before the stipulated deadlines.
If your application is successful, you will be notified by the University within 7 working days of your TFL approval from DBS bank via email (note: only successful applicants will be notified).

Part 2 of SL application

Upon receiving the email notification from the University, please note that you and your guarantor are required to upload the SL approval letter (issued by the University) and complete the Study Loan form via DBS digibank. Otherwise your application will be considered as incomplete.

In the meantime, you may read through this guide to learn more about what you need to prepare in advance for the submission.

Upon receiving the confirmation of your Study Loan form submission via DBS digibank, the University will notify you via email the balance of the course fee amount payable on your end, i.e. total course fee payable less your Tuition Fee Loan, Study Loan and any other loan taken to finance the subsidised tuition fees.
DBS will then update the University on your successful Study Loan application and you should receive an annual statement from the bank for your reference.

Applications submitted without the complete set of supporting documents will be deemed as incomplete and will not be processed. Please ensure that you have completed both Part 1 and Part 2 of the application.

Enquiries

DBS Bank
Tel : +65 6333 0033
Singapore University of Social Sciences
Tel: +65 6248 9777 (Prospective students)
Tel: +65 6248 9111 (Current students)

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

View FAQs on MOE Study Loan.

The following organisations offer study loans. You may contact them directly to apply:

Maybank
Tel: 1800 629 2265
Website: www.maybank2u.com.sg
OCBC
Tel: +65 6319 9753
Website: www.ocbc.com.sg
POSB
Tel: +65 6333 0033
Website: www.posb.com.sg

When you charge above S$500 to your OCBC Visa/MasterCard, you can enjoy interest-free instalments of 6 or 12 months. Terms and conditions apply.

The interest-free instalment plan is only available for the over-the-counter payment. It is NOT available for ePayment.

For more information, please call:

OCBC
Tel: 1800 3633 333
Website: www.ocbc.com.sg

The Yellow Ribbon Fund STAR (Skills Training Assistance to Restart) Bursary is targeted at low-income ex-offenders who are keen to pursue a tertiary education. It provides financial support by funding its beneficiaries' tuition fees. Since 2010, the Bursary has allowed its beneficiaries to build viable futures for themselves and their families through skills upgrading, which enhances employability and encourages self-sufficiency.

Click here for more information.

The Post Secondary Education Account (PSEA) scheme helps parents save for their children's post-secondary education by maintaining a Post-Secondary Education Account (PSEA) for each eligible child. This is part of the Government's efforts to encourage every Singaporean to complete his post-secondary education. It also underscores the Government's commitment to support families in investing in the future education of their children, and to prepare them for the economy of the future. PSEA is not a bank account. It is administered by the Ministry of Education and is open automatically for all eligible Singaporeans.

Students may apply to use their own or their siblings' PSEA to pay fees to be incurred at Singapore University of Social Sciences, among other approved institutions.

Edusave Account balances of students, if any, will be transferred to their PSEA. You can visit the MOE PSEA Scheme website to find out more details on the PSEA Scheme. To find out your PSEA balance, you can call the PSEA/Edusave enquiry line at +65 6260 0777 or contact MOE at www.moe.gov.sg/contact.

MOE has introduced online application for use of PSEA Ad Hoc Withdrawal.

For student using his/her own PSEA account OR using his/her siblings’ PSEA account, click here to submit Ad Hoc Withdrawal Form via FormSG using SingPass.

(Student below 21 years old at the point of submission, a parent/legal guardian is required to submit the online application on your behalf.)

Guide to applying PSEA Ad Hoc Withdrawal Online Application can be found here.

Application deadlines:

New Student	Current Student
January Semester: 15 November to 31 December	January Semester: please refer to student portal notice
July Semester: 1 June to 7 July	July Semester: please refer to student portal notice

View FAQs on PSEA

In support of Singapore's continued focus in encouraging marriage and parenthood, all part-time adult students will qualify for two free courses when they get married or have children during their programme of study.

They must be a Singapore Citizen or Singapore Permanent Resident
They must have registered their marriage on or after the implementation date of the scheme, which is 23 July 2018 and during their programme of study
Their child/children must be born/adopted on or after the implementation date of the scheme, which is 23 July 2018 and during their programme of study

Both husband and wife are eligible for the scheme individually, if they are both students of SUSS.

Download Application Form

You are advised to read the Terms and Conditions before applying for the Marriage and Baby Bonus Scheme.

View FAQs on Marriage and Baby Bonus Scheme.

The SUSS Student Care Fund aims to provide contingency financial grant for students facing sudden or immediate financial hardship, arising from unexpected family and life situations.

Current SUSS undergraduate and graduate students
Requires assistance with living expenses due to sudden occurrence of any of the following by the main income contributor and/or co-contributor:

Situation	Supporting documents
Retrenchment / Involuntary no pay leave / Dismissal / Lay off	Company’s letter or email to prove that main contributor and/or co-contributor is/are affected by retrenchment, involuntary no pay leave, dismissal or lay off
Demise	Death certificate
Debilitating health issues	Medical documents (e.g. official medical bills, appointment letters etc.)
Incidents which affect main and/or co-contributor’s ability to provide income and/or sudden increase in essential living expenses	Documents detailing incidents which affect main and/or co-contributor’s ability to provide income and/or sudden increase in essential living expenses
Other hardship circumstances to be assessed on a case-by-case basis	Other documents on hardship circumstances as deemed relevant

The value of the grant for each eligible recipient is $1,000 which will be given as outright cash via PayNow (NRIC).

You are advised to read the Terms and Conditions before applying.

Application for SUSS Student Care Fund is open all year round. To apply, please click here to submit your online application with supporting documents. Applications without supporting documents would be considered incomplete and will not be processed.

Applicants will be notified of the outcome via email within 2 weeks of your application.

The University reserves the right to amend the terms and conditions for the grant or to terminate this financial aid at its sole discretion without prior notice.