Eligibility for Part-time Undergraduates
Financially needy NUS part-time undergraduate students who are Singapore Citizens and pursuing the Bachelor of Technology and Bachelor of Science (Nursing Practice) programmes have the following options available to finance
their studies:
- NUS Financial Aid Package comprising the Higher Education Bursary, and MOE Study Loan (previously known as NUS Study Loan)
- Post-Secondary Education Account (PSEA) – PCI criteria is not applicable
Students under the following circumstances are NOT eligible:
(i) Pursuing Earn and Learn Programmes (ELPs);
(ii) Paying unsubsidised tuition fees (due to already attained an undergraduate degree); and
(iii) Pursuing programmes that do not lead to the attainment of a full qualification part-time degree programme.
Gross Monthly Household Per Capita Income (PCI) Computation Formula
Overview of Financial Aid Schemes
| Bursaries | Eligibility | Annual Quantum for Part-time Undergraduates* | Application Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|
| NUS-administered Financial Aid Schemes | |||
| MOE Tuition Fee Loan (Repayable after graduation) | Singapore Citizens | Up to 90% of Singapore Citizens’ subsidised tuition fees | DBS or OCBC |
| MOE Study Loan (Repayable after graduation) | Singapore Citizens with PCI up to S$2,700 | Up to 20% of Singapore Citizens’ subsidised tuition fees | Submit ONE Financial Aid Application to Office of Financial Aid to be considered for the NUS-administered Financial Aid Package. An email will be sent on the specific application period in July or December. |
| Higher Education Bursary | Singapore Citizens with GHI up to S$10,000 or PCI up to S$2,500 | From S$720 | |
| Externally-administered Scheme | |||
| Post-Secondary Education Account (PSEA) | Undergraduates regardless of neediness | Up to 100% of tuition fees | MOE (Through NUS) from July to August |