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Training Grants and Funding

Funding is available for eligible Singaporeans, Permanent Residents, SME-sponsored Singaporean citizens and PR.

 

SkillsFuture Credit aims to encourage individual ownership of skills development and lifelong learning. Introduced in 2015, all Singaporeans aged 25 years and above can use their $500 SkillsFuture Credit from the government to pay for a wide range of courses. The credits can also be used on top of existing course fee subsidies provided by the Government.

 

Top Up of SkillsFuture Credit

 

As part of efforts to encourage Singaporeans to take ownership of their skills development and be well-equipped to seize opportunities in the future economy, a one-off SkillsFuture Credit top-up of $500 will be provided to every Singapore Citizen aged 25 years and above as at 31 December 2020

 

Additional SkillsFuture Credit (Mid-Career Support)

 

To improve individuals’ access to career transition programmes, a one-off SkillsFuture Credit of $500 will be provided to every Singapore Citizen (SC) aged 40 to 60 (inclusive) as at 31 December 2020. This will be over and above the $500 SkillsFuture Credit top-up for SCs aged 25 and above as at 31 December 2020. Eligible individuals can start using the SkillsFuture Credit provided under this package from 1 October 2020, on about 200 career transition programmes offered by the Continuing Education and Training (CET) Centres. 

 

All unused credit from this top up and additional SkillsFuture Credit will expire on 31 December 2025. Find out more here.

 

From 1 July 2020, the Workfare Skills Support (WSS) Scheme will replace the Workfare Training Support (WTS) Scheme. There will be no course fee subsidies for WSS. For more information, please visit: https://www.wsg.gov.sg/programmes-and-initiatives/workfare-skills-support-scheme-individuals.html

 

The SkillsFuture Mid-Career Enhanced Subsidy supports and encourages lifelong learning and helps Singaporeans stay responsive to a changing workplace. Under this scheme, Singapore Citizens aged 40 and above will enjoy enhanced subsidies of up to 90% of course fees for SSG-supported certifiable courses and at least 90% of programme cost for MOE-subsidised full-time and part-time courses, including modular courses in publicly funded post-secondary education institutions and additional reductions in MOE-funded diploma and degree courses. Find out more here.

 

The National Silver Academy (NSA) is a network of post-secondary education institutions (PSEIs) (i.e. ITE, polytechnics, universities and arts institutions) and voluntary welfare organisations (VWOs) that offer learning opportunities for seniors. Seniors aged 50 and above will receive a subsidy of 50% off course fee (capped at $500 per course). Find out more here.

 

Enhanced Training Support for SMEs (ETSS) offers additional support for SMEs with higher course fee grant and enhanced absentee payroll (AP) funding. Find out more here.

Institute of Technical Education (ITE) Progression Award (IPA)

 

The IPA supports ITE graduates to upskill and attain a diploma earlier to secure better progression prospects in their chosen professions. 

 

  1. For Singaporean ITE graduates aged 30 and below:
    • Enrol in a diploma issued by MOE-funded institutions and receive a top-up of $5,000 in their Post-Secondary Education Account. This is to help with the upfront costs of obtaining a diploma.
    • Upon completion of the diploma, ITE graduates will receive a top-up of $10,000 in their CPF Ordinary Account. This is to boost their savings for longer-term goals, like buying a house. 
       
  2. For Singaporean ITE graduates above 30 and already enrolled in a diploma:
    • All Singaporean ITE graduates who are already enrolled in a diploma with MOE-funded institutions as of 1 Mar 2024 will receive a $10,000 top-up to their CPF-OA upon completing their diploma.
    • Singaporean ITE graduates aged 31 who enrol in a diploma in 2024 will also be awarded the IPA. 

NTUC Union Training Assistance Programme (UTAP)

 

NTUC Union members will enjoy 50% unfunded course fee (i.e. the balance course fee payable after applicable government subsidy) support up to $250 per calendar year under the Union Training Assistance Programme (UTAP). The unfunded portion of the course fee must be S$20 and above. This excludes GST, registration and other miscellaneous fees.

Scheme Quantum Criteria

Types of Programme

 Application

Higher Education Bursary

Award Quantum 
per  Modular Certificate

$425 
(For PCI<=$1,100 OR GHI<=$4,400 )

or

$355 
(For PCI between $1,101 to $1,875 OR GHI between $4,401 to $$7,500)

or

$160
(For PCI between $1,876 to $2,500 OR GHI between $7,501 to $10,000)
 

Note:* Per Capita Income (PCI) = Total Gross Monthly Household Income of all family members ÷ No. of Family Members in the Household

*Gross Household Income (GHI) = Total gross monthly income of ALL family members living together in the same household, as reflected on the NRIC. This includes immediate family members who may or may not live with applicant. Immediate family of unmarried applicant: Parents. Immediate family of married/divorced/separated applicant: spouse and all children
  • Singapore Citizen
  • Subsidised part-time students pursuing their first CET diploma course in the polytechnic
  • Students who are pursuing Work Study Programme, modular courses, Specialist Diploma courses or repeating their modules are not eligible
  • Not receiving other scholarships/bursaries in current semester. However, students who are awarded scholarships/bursaries/study awards, which are meant to cover tuition fees only, can concurrently hold the MOE Bursary

MOE-funded CET Diplomas

1. Login to STEP with your Student ID. Go to Award.

2. Submit your application online with the required supporting documents.

3. Hardcopy submissions will not be entertained.

4. Applicants will be notified of their application outcome by email.

5. You can submit any inquiries, via this online form.

Refund and Withdrawal Policy

Refund and Withdrawal Policy

Withdrawal requests submitted more than or equal to 14 days before course start date

100% refund of paid course fee

Withdrawal request submitted less than 14 days before the course start date

50% refund of paid course fee

Withdrawal request submitted on or after the course start date

NO refund

 

Appeal for Course Fee Refund/Waiver for Short Courses
 

  • Before submitting an appeal, learners must first submit a Withdrawal Request via the STEP portal.
  • Submit your appeal here for consideration.

 

Appeal for Course Fee Refund/Waiver for Part-time Diploma/ Specialist Diploma/ Skills-Based Modular Courses
 

  • Before submitting an appeal, learners must submit a Withdrawal/Deferment Request via the STEP portal.
  • Submit your appeal here for consideration.

Application Guides

Part-time Diploma/Post Diploma Courses
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Stackable Modular Courses
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Work-Study Programme
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Micro-Learning Courses
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SkillsFuture Series Courses
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Security Industry Institute Courses
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SAP Skills University Courses
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University Preparatory Programme
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Contact Details

  • Mainline 67881212

  • Monday - Thursday: 8:30am - 6:00pm
    Friday: 8:30am - 5:30pm
     
    Closed during lunchtime, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
    and on weekends and public holidays.
  • https://www.tp.edu.sg/tsa

  • Temasek SkillsFuture Academy (TSA)
    Temasek Polytechnic
    East Wing, Block 1A, Level 3, Unit 109
    21 Tampines Ave 1
    Singapore 529757
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