MOE Financial Assistance Scheme (FAS): 2025 Bursary Guide
TL;DR
MOE’s financial assistance information is updated on its official site and varies by school type and level.
Sponsor: Ministry of Education (MOE)Bond: Bond-FreeOverseas: Primarily Singapore
30 Nov 2025, 00:00 Z
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Marcus Pang·Managing Director (Maths)
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Q: What does MOE Financial Assistance Scheme (FAS): 2025 Bursary Guide cover?
A: How the Ministry of Education's Financial Assistance Scheme supports primary, secondary, and pre-university students with the latest income limits, fee waivers, transport subsidies, and meal benefits.
TL;DR MOE’s financial assistance information is updated on its official site and varies by school type and level.
Use MOE’s official financial assistance page to confirm the current income thresholds (GHI/PCI), benefit types, and the application process before you apply through your school.
Use our Integrated Programme Fees & Bursary Planner to see how FAS interacts with ISB, MENDAKI, or clan bursaries while you plan the paperwork.
Bursary Snapshot
- Status: Check submission windows with your school (last checked 2026-01-26)
- Administered by: Ministry of Education (MOE)
- Who It Supports: Singapore Citizen students who meet MOE’s published eligibility criteria for financial assistance (see MOE for eligible school types and the latest criteria).
- Income Cut-Offs: MOE assesses eligibility using gross household income (GHI) and/or per-capita income (PCI) thresholds that vary by school type/scheme—confirm the latest thresholds on MOE’s page.
- Award Components: May include waivers/subsidies for fees and essential school-related expenses (benefits vary by school type and level; see MOE for current coverage and rates).
- Application Route: Apply through your child’s school using MOE’s official application process; schools communicate outcomes directly to families.
What the FAS Covers
Primary school students
- Benefits vary by school type and scheme; refer to MOE’s page for current coverage (e.g. fees, textbooks/uniforms, meals, transport).
Secondary school students
- Benefits vary by school type and scheme; refer to MOE’s page for current coverage (e.g. fees, textbooks/uniforms, meals, transport).
Junior college & Millennia Institute students
- Benefits vary by school type and scheme; refer to MOE’s page for current coverage (e.g. fees and other school-related expenses).
Eligibility & Application Tips
- Citizenship: Check MOE’s official eligibility wording for Singapore Citizen/PR requirements by scheme and school type.
- Income documentation: Prepare current payslips/CPF statements/income declarations as required by the school/MOE process.
