MOE Financial Assistance Scheme (FAS): 2025 Bursary Guide
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TL;DR
MOE's FAS supports Singapore Citizen students when household income meets the thresholds (GHI ≤ \\(\$3,000\\) or PCI ≤ \\(\$750\\)).
Sponsor: Ministry of Education (MOE)Bond: Bond-FreeOverseas: Primarily Singapore
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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 FAS supports Singapore Citizen students when household income meets the thresholds (GHI ≤ $3,000 or PCI ≤ $750). Benefits include fee waivers plus transport/meal/textbook/uniform support that vary by level. Apply through your school and renew annually; check MOE’s page for the latest subsidy rates.
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 (verified 2025-11-30)
- Administered by: Ministry of Education (MOE)
- Who It Supports: Singapore Citizen students in government, government-aided, specialised independent, and pre-university institutions who need help covering compulsory fees and essentials
- Income Cut-Offs: Gross household income <= $3,000 or per-capita income <= $750
- Award Components: Waiver of school/miscellaneous fees, textbook/uniform grants, transport subsidies, and meal allowances adjusted by level (see MOE site for current rates)
- Application Route: Submit one FAS application form through your child's school (siblings can share a single family form); schools communicate approval outcomes directly to families
What the FAS Covers
Primary school students
- Waiver of school and miscellaneous fees
- Free core textbooks and school attire
- Subsidised meals via the School Meals Programme
- Transport support (bus or public transport) per MOE’s current rates
