Actions To take
- Speak directly to your child’s school to find out more about the Financial Assistance Schemes that are
available.
Financial assistance for SPED school students
Special Education Financial Assistance Scheme (SPED FAS)
A scheme provided by the Ministry of Education (MOE) to support Singapore Citizen students from low-income families who are enrolled in government-funded SPED schools. The scheme helps to defray school-related costs (e.g. school fees, textbooks, and school attire) for students who meet the eligibility criteria. Reach out to your respective SPED schools for more information on the application process.
Financial assistance from SPED schools
Singapore Citizen students who require further assistance beyond the SPED FAS or those who do not meet the qualifying criteria for SPED FAS may approach their respective SPED schools for school-based financial assistance.
There are various financial assistance schemes by MOE, depending on the school type – government and
government-aided schools, independent schools, Institutes of Higher Learning (IHLs). The schemes are means-tested
unless indicated otherwise:
Schools may also have their own financial assistance schemes. Approach your school for more information.
Other sources of financial support
Post-Secondary Education Account (PSEA)
PSEA is an account maintained by the government for Singapore Citizens, to help parents save for their child’s
post-secondary education. It is administered by MOE and is open to all eligible Singapore Citizens.
PSEA account holders can use their PSEA funds to pay for their own or their siblings' fees and charges for approved
programmes at:
- Autonomous universities, polytechnics and arts institutions (LASALLE College of the Arts and Nanyang Academy of
Fine Arts)
- Public and private training providers
- Government-supported SPED schools
- SG Enable
For more information on using PSEA funds, see below: