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HECB Tier 2 Polytechnic Bursary 2026: S$2,700/Year (GHI S$4,001–S$5,500)
TL;DR
HECB Tier 2 is the second-lowest income band in MOE's polytechnic bursary framework.
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Q: How much is HECB Tier 2 for polytechnic students in 2026?
A: S$2,700 per academic year for Singapore Citizen polytechnic students with GHI S$4,001–S$5,500 or PCI S$1,001–S$1,375. This is one of 4 government bursary tiers - see the complete guide below.
TL;DR HECB Tier 2 is the second-lowest income band in MOE's polytechnic bursary framework. AY2026 quantum: S$2,700/year for diploma students. For the full picture - all 4 tiers from S$3,050 down to S$950, ITE quanta, document checklist, and stacking with CDAC/MENDAKI - see the consolidated guide.
For the complete guide covering all 4 polytechnic tiers: Government Bursaries for Polytechnic Students 2026 →
Quick Tier Map
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| 1 second | HECB Tier 2 is a lower-income polytechnic bursary band. |
| 10 seconds | It pays S$2,700 per year for diploma students with GHI S$4,001 to S$5,500 or PCI S$1,001 to S$1,375. |
| 100 seconds | Use this page if your household is above Tier 1 but still needs substantial fee support. |
| Concrete example | A household earning S$5,200 monthly with four members has PCI S$1,300, so HECB Tier 2 is the likely band to check. |
| Best next step | Compare both GHI and PCI because MOE uses the threshold that gives the student the better bursary. |
This Tier at a Glance
- Tier: HECB Tier 2
- Income band: GHI S$4,001–S$5,500 or PCI S$1,001–S$1,375
- AY2026 quantum (diploma):
