Tuition Fee Financing Schemes from AY2008-09
 
  Tuition Fee Loan Study Loan CPF Education Scheme
Loan Amount

Up to 90% of subsidized tuition fees payable by undergraduate Singaporean students.

Tier 1: Up to 20% of subsidized tuition fees payable by undergraduate Singaporean students and $3,600 annual living allowance

Tier 2: Up to 10% of subsidized tuition fees payable by undergraduate Singaporean students and $3,600 annual living allowance

Up to 100% of subsidized tuition fee* payable by undergraduate students who are Singaporeans.

Note:
1) The quantum of loan does not include payment of annual/miscellaneous fees.

2) The quantum of loan is pegged to the tuition fees payable by undergraduate Singaporean students .
Note:
1) The quantum of loan does not include payment of annual/miscellaneous fees.

2) The quantum of loan is pegged to the subsidized tuition fees payable by Singaporean students.
Note:
The quantum of loan does not include payment of annual/miscellaneous fees.
Eligibility

1) All full-time undergraduate students.

2) Full-fee paying undergraduate students are not eligible.

3) Please refer to the application form for other categories of undergraduate students who are not eligible.

1) All full-time undergraduate students who must concurrently hold the Tuition Fee Loan and/or CPF Education Loan and/or scholarship/grant and/or a fee subsidy/loan from a registered government agency or a combination of all, of at least 90% of the tuition fee.

2) Monthly per capita household income of:

(a) Tier 1 (SC/SPR): no more than $500, students may borrow to the maximum quantum as specified in Tier 1 above.

(b) Tier 2 (SC/SPR): between $501 and $2,400, students may borrow to the maximum of the quantum as specified in Tier 2 above.

(c) Tier 2 (FS): no more than $1,200, students may borrow to the maximum quantum as specified in Tier 2 above.

3) Not applicable to postgraduate and full-fee paying undergraduate students.
All full-time undergraduate students who have savings in their own, parents', spouse's or sibling's (in special cases) Ordinary account in CPF
Guarantor

1) Must be between the ages of 21 and 60 years old.

2) Must not be an undischarged bankrupt, nor be an applicant for or recipient of the TFL, nor be a student pursuing full-time education.

3) May not serve in this capacity for more than two outstanding student loans, including this loan.

4) Must be a Singapore citizen for an applicant who is a Singapore citizen.

5) Can be either a Singapore citizen or a permanent resident for an applicant who is a Singapore permanent resident.

6) Can be of any nationality for an applicant who is a non-Singaporean.

1) Must be between the ages of 21 and 60 years old.

2) Must not be an undischarged bankrupt, nor be an applicant for or recipient of the TFL, nor be a student pursuing full-time education.

3) May not serve in this capacity for more than two outstanding student loans, including this loan.

4) Must be a Singapore citizen for an applicant who is a Singapore citizen.

5) Can be either a Singapore citizen or a permanent resident for an applicant who is a Singapore permanent resident.

6) Can be of any nationality for an applicant who is a non-Singaporean.

Not required
Repayment starts Not later than 2 years after graduation or on securing employment, whichever is earlier. 6 months after graduation or on securing employment, whichever is earlier. Not later than 1 year after graduation.
Min repayment amount $100 per month $100 per month $100 per month

(for outstanding amount of up to $10,000)
Max repayment period 20 years SC/SPR with monthly per capita household income of no more than $500: 5 years

Others: 20 years
12 years
Interest rate Average prime rate of 3 local banks

(currently at 4.75% per annum)**

SC/SPR with monthly per capita household income of no more than $500: Interest-free

Others: Average prime rate of 3 local banks

(currently at 4.75% per annum)**

Prevailing CPF interest rate

(currently at 2.5% per annum)**

1) Interest is computed from the date of withdrawal, ie as soon as school starts.

2) Interest and loan sum are paid back to the member's CPF account.

3) The withdrawal limit is 40% of the balance in CPF Ordinary Account including amounts withdrawn for education and investments.

4) Needy students with monthly per capita household income of up to $2,400 can also apply for $3,600 living expenses per annum under the Study Loan Scheme.

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Points to note 1) Interest-free during course of study, ie interest is computed upon graduation.

2) Interest and loan sum are paid to the bank.
1) Interest-free during course of study, ie interest is computed upon graduation.

2) Interest and loan sum are paid to the bank.

1) Interest is computed from the date of withdrawal, ie as soon as school starts.

2) Interest and loan sum are paid back to the member's CPF account.

3) The withdrawal limit is 40% of the balance in CPF Ordinary Account including amounts withdrawn for education and investments.

4) Needy students with monthly per capita household income of up to $1,000 can also apply for $3,600 living expenses per annum under the Study Loan Scheme.

Application

(for tuition fee financing commencing Term 2, Academic Year 2008-09)

Application for tuition fee financing commencing Term 2, Academic Year 2008-09 - to be advised in Oct/Nov 2008

Application for tuition fee financing commencing Term 2, Academic Year 2008-09 - to be advised in Oct/Nov 2008

Application for tuition fee financing commencing Term 2, Academic Year 2008-09 - to be advised in Oct/Nov 2008

Enquiries

Please contact Centre for Student Financial Assistance at finasst@smu.edu.sg.

Please contact Centre for Student Financial Assistance at finasst@smu.edu.sg.

Please contact Centre for Student Financial Assistance at finasst@smu.edu.sg.

Acronyms used: SC - Singapore Citizen; SPR - Singapore Permanent Resident; FS - Foreign Student
** The interest rate is subject to change.

 


Last updated on 25 August, 2008 by Dean of Students.