Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Whatsapp Tuition Fee Loan This scheme is an educational loan administered by one of the local banks, on behalf of SUTD to Singapore Citizens, Singapore Permanent Residents and International Students pursuing an MOE subsidised degree in SUTD. Loan Amount Up to 90% of subsidised tuition fees payable by full-time Singapore Citizen undergraduate students. Note: The quantum of loan does not include payment of compulsory miscellaneous fees and hostel fees The quantum of loan is pegged to the tuition fees payable by Singapore Citizen undergraduate students Eligibility All full-time undergraduate students paying subsidised tuition fees are eligible for the loan scheme. All full-fee paying Singapore Citizens and Singapore Permanent Residents are eligible for the loan scheme, with the maximum loan amount capped at subsidised fees payable by a Singapore Citizen. International undergraduate students who are paying full fees from the point of admission or had withdrawn from the Tuition Grant scheme during their couse of study, are not eligible for the loan scheme. International undergraduate students who are required to pay full fees because they have used up their subsidy eligbility during the course of study will be able to continue holding the loan scheme, provided they have taken it up when they were paying subsidised fees. Guarantor Must be between the ages of 21 and 60 years old. Must not be an undischarged bankrupt or be a student pursuing full-time education. May not serve in this capacity for more than two outstanding student loans, including this loan. Must be a Singapore Citizen for an applicant who is a Singapore Citizen. Can be either a Singapore Citizen or a Singapore Permanent Resident for an applicant who is a Singapore Permanent Resident. Can be of any nationality for an applicant who is an International student. Loan Repayment and Interest Rate Repayment: Not later than 2 years after graduation. Minimum Repayment Amount: S$100 per month Maximum Repayment Period: 20 years Interest Rate: Average prime rate of 3 local banks (DBS, OCBC, and UOB) Interest and loan sum are paid directly to the bank. The loan is interest-free during the course of study, i.e. interest will only be computed upon graduation. Student should follow up with the appointed local bank in writing for the repayment of the loan amount if the student withdraws from studies or has his/her studies terminated. Penalty interest will be levied at the rate of 1% per month on instalments in arrears. Application Period Application is now open and will close on 28 August 2023. How to Apply Instructions to Applicants You can now submit your TFL application to DBS online (please refer to the 'Important Notes' section below). Do take the time to read through the application guide to learn more about what you need prepare in advance to be able to submit your TFL application online. When you are ready, please visit Tuition Fee Loan | DBS Singapore and follow the instructions under the ‘Apply Now’ section. Important Notes: Digital TFL Application is only applicable to applications with Guarantors who are Singapore Citizens/Permanent Residents and Foreigners who are pass-holders (residing or working in Singapore). If your Guarantor is neither residing nor working in Singapore, please refer to the guide for more information on how to apply for your TFL. Foreigners (not residing or working in Singapore) acting as a guarantor will not be able to apply digitally. Students may email scholarships_financialaid@sutd.edu.sg to obtain a PDF application form for submission instead.