Financial Assistance Scheme (FAS)
Find out if your child is eligible for financial assistance and learn how to apply.
Important Notice
Parents/Guardians who intend to apply for FAS should wait for confirmation of their child's FAS status before purchasing textbooks or school attire.
Please note that reimbursement or retrospective subsidies will not be provided for items covered under FAS.
Eligibility Criteria
Your child/ward must be a Singapore citizen enrolled in a Government or Government-aided school and meet at least one of the following criteria:
Gross Household Income (GHI): Not exceeding $4,000 per month; or
Per Capita Income (PCI): Not exceeding $1,000 per month
How is PCI calculated?
PCI = GHI / Number of members in the household
What counts as household income?
Household income is based on the average income over the past 12 months. It includes employment and trade income, bonuses, allowances, and employees' CPF contributions. Other taxable income, such as rental income, dividends and taxable investment income, must also be included.
Who is considered a household member?
Household members include all individuals related to the student by blood, marriage or legal adoption (e.g uncles, aunts, cousins, grandparents etc) staying at the same address as the student.
Benefits and Provisions
Eligible secondary school students will receive the following assistance under MOE FAS:
Full waiver of school fees and miscellaneous fees
Free school-approved textbooks and stationery
Free school attire
Meal subsidies for 10 meals per school week
Monthly public transport subsidy of $21
How to Apply
Parents/Guardians can apply for 2027 MOE FAS online via the new Student Finance System (SFS) e-Services portal using Singpass, through either of the following:
Parents Gateway (PG) App: Go to the Services tab and select Financial Assistance.
SFS Website: Student Finance System (SFS) (opens in new tab)
Parents/Guardians only need to submit one application form even if the children are studying in different government and government-aided schools, independent schools, specialised schools, and specialised independent schools (NUS High School of Mathematics and Science, and School of Science and Technology). The application outcome will be made known in the SFS e-Services portal.
If your child is studying in special education school, School of the Arts or Singapore Sports School, please contact the school directly to enquire about its financial assistance application process.
Checking Your Application Outcome
Applicants will receive an SMS at their Singpass-registered mobile number informing them to log in to the SFS e-Services portal to check their application outcome.
Need Help with Your Application?
Parents/Guardians who need help in applying for 2027 MOE FAS can refer to the self-help guide available in SFS or approach the school.