Graduate Studies
Scholarships, Financial Aid and Fees
Post-Secondary Education Account (PSEA) Scheme for Graduate Students
The PSEA Scheme is administered by the Ministry of Education (MOE) and is opened to all eligible Singaporeans.The PSEA Scheme allows students to utilize their siblings’ PSEA funds up to a maximum of three siblings. Consent for withdrawal of siblings’ PSEA funds must be sought for siblings above 21 years old and parents’ authorization of usage if siblings are below 21 years old.
What can the PSEA Funds be used for?
From Academic Year (AY) 2008/09, funds from the PSEA can be used for tuition fees (inclusive of mandatory miscellaneous fees) as well as enrichment programmes approved and endorsed by the University.For more information or further enquiries on the PSEA Scheme, please refer to MOE’s website or contact MOE’s PSEA Scheme Section at:
- Customer Service hotline: 68722220
- Email address: contact@moe.gov.sg
(applicable only for students who are using PSEA funds for payment of tuition fees AND mandatory miscellaneous fees within the stipulated application timeline)
A Standing Order (SO) form must be submitted before a withdrawal for tuition fees can be made. The SO is a one-time application. Once a SO is received, funds for tuition fees (inclusive of mandatory miscellaneous fees) will be automatically withdrawn for Semester 1 and Semester 2 (not applicable for Special Terms) until either the PSEA funds are used up or until the SO is terminated (via email notification to regtslt@nus.edu.sg) or replaced (via submission of a new SO).
Download the SO form here and submit the completed form to Registrar’s Office by the following deadlines:
Application deadline |
Venue |
|
In-coming students |
AY2012/2013 |
Please submit completed forms to Registrar’s Office located at University Hall, Level 4. |
Existing students |
Important notes:
(a) Students who are under scholarships which terms and conditions specifically state to cover both their tuition and miscellaneous fees should not withdraw their PSEA to pay for their tuition and/or miscellaneous fees. Students who have already submitted the SO form and wish to terminate their SO can download the termination form here and submit the completed form to MOE directly.
Ad hoc withdrawals of PSEA funds are allowed for one-time withdrawal for payment of tuition AND/OR mandatory miscellaneous fees (current semester), MMF and enrichment programmes that are approved and endorsed by the University. Re-application is required for payment of the above-mentioned fees or programmes for subsequent semesters.
(a) Students who wish to withdraw their PSEA funds for payment of tuition and/or mandatory miscellaneous fees
Students in the following categories should submit the Ad Hoc Withdrawal form:
Students who wish to submit ‘Standing Order’ but missed the deadline for submission |
Students who wish to use their PSEA funds to pay the tuition fees only |
Students who wish to use their PSEA funds to pay the mandatory miscellaneous fees only |
Students who wish to use their PSEA funds to pay the Special Term Fees |
Students whose tuition fees (excluding mandatory miscellaneous fees) are fully covered by scholarships (specifically stated in the terms and conditions to cover tuition fees), bursaries, subsidies, grants or any other free aid and wish to use their PSEA to pay for their mandatory miscellaneous fees |
Students who wish to utilise their PSEA funds for their tuition and/or miscellaneous fees during normal semester(s) may submit the Ad Hoc Withdrawal Form any time during the semester(s). However, students must submit the Ad Hoc Withdrawal form within the application periods stipulated below for funds to be used to offset outstanding fees before each tuition fee payment due date:
The application form must be submitted to Registrar’s Office.
Application Period |
|
Semester 1 |
17 June 2013 – 12 August 2013 |
Semester 2 |
22 November 2013 – 2 January 2014 |
(b) Students who wish to withdraw their PSEA funds for Special Terms
Students who wish to utilise their PSEA funds for their tuition fees during special term must submit the Ad Hoc Withdrawal form within the application period stipulated below:
Application Period |
|
Special Term I |
29 April 2013 – 10 May 2013 |
Special Term II |
10 June 2013 – 21 June 2013 |
One application form must be submitted for each specific withdrawal. For example, students who wish to withdraw the PSEA funds for modules taken in both Special Term I and Special Term II must submit two Ad Hoc Withdrawal forms at the stipulated application period mentioned above.
Download the Ad Hoc Withdrawal form here. Please indicate in the application form the usage category and exact amount to be withdrawn and which Special Term at the Course/Fee Description. The application form must be submitted to Registrar’s Office.
(c) Students who wish to withdraw their PSEA funds for enrichment*/preparatory programmes
Please note the following conditions before submitting the Ad Hoc Withdrawal form for enrichment*/preparatory programmes:
*Enrichment programmes need to satisfy conditions (i), (ii) and (iv) only.
(i) Programmes (except for Student Exchange Programmes and NOC Overseas College Programmes) must be endorsed by your home faculty Dean’s Office to be relevant to the course you are pursuing. Please click here. to download the Endorsement Form for PSEA Application which has to be submitted together with the Ad Hoc Withdrawal form.
(ii) The application form must be submitted together with supporting documents as evidence of the cost for participating in the programme.
(iii) Programmes should not be less than 6 months’ long, unless they are subsidised by MOE.
(iv) Student club activities that are student-led will not be eligible for PSEA claims. Activities should be organised by NUS.
One application form must be submitted for each specific withdrawal. Please indicate in the application form the usage category and exact amount to be withdrawn. The application form with any supporting documents must be submitted to Registrar’s Office.
