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HEB Polytechnic Bursary 2026: S$2,050 & S$950/Year (Middle-Income Tiers)
TL;DR
The Higher Education Bursary (HEB) covers the two middle-income tiers in MOE's polytechnic bursary framework.
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Q: How much is the HEB for polytechnic students in 2026?
A: S$2,050/year (GHI S$5,501–S$9,000) or S$950/year (GHI S$9,001–S$12,000). HEB is the middle-income tier of MOE's polytechnic bursary framework - see the complete 4-tier guide below.
TL;DR The Higher Education Bursary (HEB) covers the two middle-income tiers in MOE's polytechnic bursary framework. AY2026: S$2,050/yr (Tier 1) and S$950/yr (Tier 2). 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 HEB Map
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| 1 second | HEB is the middle-income government bursary range for polytechnic students. |
| 10 seconds | Diploma awards are S$2,050 or S$950 per year, depending on your GHI or PCI tier. |
| 100 seconds | This page is the short HEB view; use the full HECB/HEB guide if you need all four polytechnic tiers and stacking rules. |
| Concrete example | A household earning S$7,200 monthly with four members has PCI S$1,800, so the student should check HEB Tier 1. |
| Best next step | Calculate both GHI and PCI, then submit fresh income documents through your polytechnic portal. |
These Tiers at a Glance
- HEB Tier 1: GHI S$5,501–S$9,000 or PCI S$1,376–S$2,250 → S$2,050/year (diploma), S$700/year (ITE)
- HEB Tier 2: GHI S$9,001–S$12,000 or PCI S$2,251–S$3,000 → S$950/year (diploma), S$490/year (ITE)
