FAQs
Where can I register for an SAP Ariba account?
You can register for a new account or log in to your existing account at https://service.ariba.com/Supplier.aw.
What should I do when I receive an invitation to register for SAP Ariba account?
You will receive an email invitation from Ariba administrator.
- For Suppliers with an existing ARIBA Account: Refer to pages 10-11 of Supplier Onboarding Guide
- For New Suppliers without an ARIBA Account: Refer to pages 10 & 12-17 of Supplier Onboarding Guide
How do I register for SAP Ariba if I’m a new user?
Please refer to the step-by-step instructions on how to register.
If my tuition fees are fully covered by a scholarship, can I apply for living allowance only under the Study Loan (SL)?
Yes, you may apply for a living allowance under the SL if your scholarship does not provide any allowance.
Do Tuition Fee Loan (TFL) and Study Loan (SL) cover Compulsory Miscellaneous Fees (CMF) and hostel fees?
TFL and SL do not cover CMF and hostel fees. However, students may consider applying for a living allowance under the SL which can provide up to S$3,600 per year.
Do Tuition Fee Loan (TFL) and Study Loan (SL) cover full tuition fees for Singapore Permanent Residents (SPR) and International Students (IS)?
No. TFL and SL will not cover the tuition fees of SPR and IS in full as the loan amount is capped at the subsidised tuition fees for Singapore Citizens (SC).
How can I apply for the CPF Education Loan Scheme (CPFELS)?
Singapore Citizen and Singapore Permanent Resident: Application is to be made via CPF Board portal. You will need to access the portal with your SingPass.
International Student: Email scholarships_financialaid@sutd.edu.sg for the Application for Use of CPF Savings under the Education Loan Scheme form (FORM AES/F1).
Please refer to the CPF Education Loan Scheme webpage for the application window. Students will also be notified via email. Those who are already on the scheme do not have to re-apply.
More information is available at CPF Board portal.
For enquiries, please contact the CPF Call Centre at 1800-227-1188 or email education@cpf.gov.sg.
What should I do if my Guarantor(s) and I are not in Singapore?
Please refer to the following links for more information:
- Tuition Fee Loan (TFL): TFL webpage and TFL Application Guide
- Study Loan (SL): SL webpage and SL Application Procedures
Do I have to pay interest for Tuition Fee Loan (TFL)/ Study Loan (SL) during my course of study and when does repayment of the loan commence?
TFL and SL are interest-free during the course of study i.e. interest will only be computed upon graduation and is based on the average prime rate of the 3 local banks (DBS, OCBC, and UOB).
TFL: Repayment should be made not later than 2 years after graduation or on securing employment, whichever is earlier.
SL: Repayment commences within 6 months after graduation or upon graduates securing employment, whichever is earlier.
For further queries, please contact DBS directly.
Can I mail the Tuition Fee Loan (TFL)/ Study Loan (SL) application documents to DBS Singapore?
No. International students with guarantor who is not residing or working in Singapore will have to submit the application documents in person to DBS Singapore Raffles Place Branch to process the loan agreement.
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).