tgonline.moe.gov.sg Tuition Grant Scheme Singapore : Ministry of Education

Organization : Ministry of Education
Service Name : Tuition Grant Scheme
Country: Singapore

Website : https://tgonline.moe.gov.sg/tgis/normal/index.action

What is Tuition Grant Scheme (TGS)?

The Tuition Grant Scheme (TGS) was introduced by the Government to subsidise the high cost of tertiary education in Singapore. The TGS is currently open to students enrolled for full time undergraduate/diploma courses (subject to guidelines under existing policy).

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In exchange for Government subsidy received under the TGS, all non-Singaporean students (including Singapore Permanent Residents), are required to sign a TG agreement in which they will be contractually obliged to work in Singapore-based company for a minimum period of 3 years upon graduation.

The Tuition Grant Scheme was introduced by the Government in 1980 to subsidise the cost of tertiary education in Singapore.

The Tuition Grant Scheme is open to students enrolled in full-time diploma or undergraduate courses (subject to guidelines under existing policy) at the following institutions:
** Institute of Technical Education
** LASALLE College of the Arts *
** Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts *
** Nanyang Polytechnic
** Nanyang Technological University
** National University of Singapore
** Ngee Ann Polytechnic
** Republic Polytechnic
** Singapore Institute of Technology *
** SIM University *
** Singapore Management University
** Singapore Polytechnic
** Singapore University of Technology & Design
** Temasek Polytechnic

In return for the Government subsidy received under the Scheme, non-Singaporean students, including Singapore Permanent Residents, are required to sign a Tuition Grant agreement. These students will be contractually obliged to work for Singapore-based companies for 3 years upon graduation.

Note:
* For undergraduate degree programmes offered at these institutions, the Tuition Grant Scheme is extended to eligible Singapore Citizen students and Singapore Permanent Resident students studying the approved MOE-subsidised undergraduate programmes only.

Who Can Apply For Tuition Grant Scheme (TGS)?

You will be eligible for Tuition Grant for your new course at the approved Institutions of Higher Learning (IHLs) if you have not already attained a diploma or degree or higher qualifications than the course you are pursuing through MOE subsidies or sponsorship by the Singapore Government.

However, meeting the eligibility does not indicate automatic approval for placement under the Scheme. Application for the Tuition Grant Scheme by Singapore Permanent Resident (SPR) and international students is subject to MOE’s approval.

How To Apply For Tuition Grant Scheme (TGS)?

For SC students, you do not need to apply for the scheme. You can approach the institution you are studying in for more details on how you can be included under the scheme. For SPR and International students, application for the Tuition Grant Scheme can only be done online through the MOE TGonline System during the stipulated online period for each IHLs.

You can refer to the online application guide for step-by-step instructions on submitting an application.

When is the online application period?
Please refer to the enrolment letter in your matriculation package for details on the online application period. Alternatively, you can view the details at the TGonline portal under Grant Information > Grant Calendar.

Additional Simplified Procedure

Here are the steps on how to apply for the Tuition Grant Scheme (TGS) online in Singapore:
1. Go to the TGOnline website: https://tgonline.moe.gov.sg/tgis/.
2. Click on the “Login” button.
3. If you do not have an account, click on the “Register” button to create one.
4. Once you have logged in, click on the “Apply for Tuition Grant” button.
5. Enter your personal details and academic information.
6. Upload the required supporting documents.
7. Click on the “Submit” button.

Your application will be processed and you will be notified of the outcome within a few weeks.

Here are the supporting documents that you need to upload for your TGS application:
** A copy of your birth certificate or passport.
** A copy of your latest school report.
** A copy of your parents’/guardians’ income tax returns.
** A copy of your parents’/guardians’ employment letters.
** A copy of your bank statements.

If you are applying for a Tuition Grant as a Permanent Resident or international student, you will also need to upload the following documents:
** A copy of your Permanent Residence (PR) card or student visa.
** A copy of your Employment Pass (EP) or S Pass, if applicable.
** A letter from your employer stating that you will be working in Singapore for at least three years after graduation.