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What are the criteria to be a Guarantor for both Tuition Fee Loan (TFL) and Study Loan (SL)?

Your Guarantor must fulfil the following:

  • 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 SC for an applicant who is a SC.
  • Can be either a SC or a SPR for an applicant who is a SPR.
  • Can be of any nationality for an applicant who is an IS.
How can I apply for the Tuition Fee Loan (TFL) and Study Loan (SL)?

Tuition Fee Loan (TFL):

 

Study Loan (SL):

  • Download the SL Application Form and the Document Checklist.
  • Ensure that the SL form is duly completed and submit it along with the required supporting documents to the Office of Student Administration (OSA) via one of the following modes as stated on the SL webpage.
  • Applicants will be informed of the application outcome via email.
  • Successful applicants will receive an approval letter from OSA via email and submit an online application to Study Loan | DBS Singapore.
  • Please refer to the SL Application Procedures for more information.
When do I start repaying my loan under the CPF Education Loan Scheme (CPFELS)?

Repayment starts one year after graduation or on leaving the course, whichever is earlier. The maximum repayment period is 12 years.

I have obtained a loan under the CPF Education Loan Scheme (CPFELS) to finance my tuition fee payable but I have yet to receive a bill for my tuition fee. Why?

Tuition and related fees are billed at the start of the term.

If you have applied for CPF Education Loan Scheme for settlement of tuition fees, please note that the CPF withdrawn amount will only be reflected in your statement of account after Week 3 of the term after due processing.

The amount of funds withdrawn from CPF account is subject to available and eligible funds for withdrawal by CPF Board.

How do I check the balance in / withdraw funds from my Post-Secondary Education Account (PSEA)?

You can check your PSEA balance by contacting MOE at 6260 0777 or contact@moe.gov.sg.

Funds can be withdrawn from your PSEA either by submitting a Standing Order application or an Adhoc Withdrawal application. Please refer to the PSEA page for details on the withdrawal process.

What can I use the Post-Secondary Education Account (PSEA) funds for? If I have applied for and been awarded Tuition Fee Loan (TFL) and/or Study Loan (SL), can I still use my PSEA funds?

You may use your own or your siblings’ PSEA funds to pay for tuition fees, compulsory miscellaneous fees and hostel fees (for Freshmore terms where the hostel stay is compulsory). PSEA funds can also be used for enrichment programmes such as overseas student programmes and local and overseas conferences/competitions approved and endorsed by the University. The withdrawal limit is up to the PSEA balance.

For more information and application, please refer to the PSEA page.

For enquiries, please write to: psea@sutd.edu.sg.

If you have been awarded the TFL and/or SL, the PSEA funds will be used first to offset your tuition fees and compulsory miscellaneous fees. The TFL and SL will then be applied to clear any outstanding tuition fees after deducting your PSEA funds.

What are the tuition fees and other estimated expenses for the undergraduate programme?

Information on our tuition fees can be found here, while that of the estimated expenses can be found here.

I received the Tuition Grant for my polytechnic course. Am I eligible to take up another Tuition Grant for my undergraduate degree in SUTD?

Yes, you will be eligible to take up the Tuition Grant for your undergraduate degree in SUTD. Details on Tuition Grant can be found here.

What is the admission process?

You will generally be notified by end April if you’re selected for a conversation with our faculty/leader.

All applicants will receive an email notification of your admission (and scholarship, if applicable) outcome latest by mid-May. For more information, please refer to the application timeline and process.

How do I appeal against the admissions decision?

Please refer to the timeline and process outlined in the appeal section of the application process here.

Your appeal must represent significant and compelling new academic and/or personal information that was not present at the time of application and which brings merit for reconsideration.

Only applicants who have submitted an application in the current admissions exercise, and have received outcomes of your application may submit an appeal. Appeals can only be submitted here after logging into the SUTD Admissions System. Appeals via any other channels will not be considered.