MOE Financial Assistance Scheme (FAS): 2025 Bursary Guide
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TL;DR\ MOE's Financial Assistance Scheme (FAS) is the default safety net for Singapore Citizen students who need help with compulsory fees and daily schooling costs. Once your household meets the gross income cap of $3,000-or $750 per capita-you can expect full waivers of school and miscellaneous fees plus transport and meal subsidies that scale up from primary to junior college levels. Submit the FAS form through your school, and renew annually so siblings remain covered.
Bursary Snapshot
- Status: Open year-round; check submission windows with your school (verified 2025-10-03)
- 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: 100% waiver of school and miscellaneous fees, textbook/uniform grants, transport subsidies, and meal allowances adjusted by level
- 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
- Full waiver of school fees, standard miscellaneous fees, and second-tier miscellaneous fees
- Free core textbooks and school attire (including PE attire, shoes, and socks)
- Seven subsidised meals per week through the School Meals Programme
- Transport support: 65% of school bus fees or $17 per month for public transport if the student travels by MRT/bus
Secondary school students
- Full waiver of school and miscellaneous fees (including specialised programmes where applicable)
- Free core textbooks and school attire
- Ten subsidised meals per week via the School Meals Programme
- Public transport support of $17 per month, or an equivalent subsidy for dedicated school bus services
Junior college & Millennia Institute students
- Full waiver of school and miscellaneous fees, including examination fees
- $17 per month transport credit for public transport users
- Annual cash bursary of $1,200 to offset learning materials and living expenses
Eligibility & Application Tips
- Citizenship: Only Singapore Citizens qualify; Permanent Residents and international students should explore school or community-run bursaries instead.
- Income documentation: Prepare the latest payslips, CPF contribution statements, or income declarations for self-employed parents/guardians to verify the GHI/PCI thresholds.
- Multi-child households: Use the consolidated FAS form so all eligible siblings are assessed together, reducing the paperwork load.
- Annual renewal: Benefits run for the school year; reapply each year and report any income changes promptly to avoid suspension of subsidies.
- Conduct expectations: Schools may request updates on attendance and discipline. Continued eligibility requires satisfactory conduct and participation.
