Financial Assistance Scheme (FAS)
Apply early for the MOE Financial Assistance Scheme to receive fee waivers, free textbooks, and meal subsidies for eligible Singapore Citizen students.
MOE Financial Assistance Scheme (FAS) 2026
The Ministry of Education (MOE) provides financial assistance to needy Singapore Citizen students studying in Government and Government-aided schools. This ensures that all Singaporeans, regardless of background, can benefit fully from education.
More Information on MOE FAS
Find out more about the MOE Financial Assistance Scheme, including eligibility criteria and benefits.
Eligibility Criteria
Check the household income criteria for MOE FAS eligibility.
MOE Financial Assistance Scheme (FAS) eligibility income ceilings
Criterion | Eligibility Ceiling |
|---|---|
Gross Household Income (GHI) | $4,000 and below |
Per Capita Income (PCI) | $1,000 and below |
* Per Capita Income (PCI) = Total Gross Monthly Household Income ÷ Number of Household Members
Only Singapore Citizen students are eligible.
Benefits under MOE FAS
Find out about the financial support available to eligible students.
Students under the MOE FAS will receive the following support:
Full waiver of school and miscellaneous fees
Free textbooks and school attire
Meal and transport subsidies (depending on level)
📄 For the full breakdown of benefits, refer to the MOE Financial Assistance Scheme pamphlet below.
How to Apply
Parents are strongly encouraged to apply online.
Ways to Apply for MOE FAS
Choose one of the following options to submit your application.
🔗Apply Online via MOE eFAS
Submit your application directly through the MOE eFAS portal.
📱Scan the MOE eFAS QR Code
Scan the QR code to access the MOE eFAS application.
📲Apply via Parents Gateway
Log in to Parents Gateway → Services → Financial Assistance to submit your application.
Important Notes
Apply early to receive free textbooks or uniforms before school starts.
Applications may be submitted throughout the year if the family's financial situation changes.
A fresh application must be submitted for every school year.
Do not purchase textbooks or uniforms before approval, as reimbursement will not be provided.
FAS Outcome Notification & Collection
Find out what happens after your FAS application has been processed.
Outcome Notification
Find out how you will be notified of your FAS application outcome.
Parents/guardians will receive a call from the school regarding the outcome of their FAS application.
Parents who have received an email update from MOE HQ confirming that the MOE FAS has been approved are advised to wait for a follow-up call from the school.
The school will contact parents within the next few days to provide details on how to collect the following:
The FAS Approval Letter issued by the school.
The Administrative Instructions and Confirmation Slips for collection of textbooks and uniforms.
Collection of Books & Uniforms
View the collection process for approved FAS applicants.
For Approved Applicants:
Parents are required to visit the General Office during the scheduled collection period before proceeding to the sales venues for books and uniforms to collect:
The FAS Approval Letter ( + Collection Slips for books and uniforms) issued by the school.
Note:
FAS applicants are strongly advised not to purchase any books or uniforms until they have been officially informed of their application outcome.
The school will not provide reimbursement for any purchases made before approval of the FAS application.
For further information or clarification, please contact the General Office at 65661990.