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MOE FAS

Find out if your child qualifies for the MOE Financial Assistance Scheme, which covers school fees, textbooks, meals, and transport for eligible Singapore Citizen students.

Last updated 20 May 2026

MOE Financial Assistance Scheme (FAS)

Note: For more information on the MOE FAS, please click here.

Who is eligible

Students who:

  • Are Singapore Citizens.

  • Attend government or government-aided schools.

  • Have a monthly gross household income of $3,000 or less, or a monthly per capita income of $750 or less.

Difference between gross household income and per capita income

To calculate per capita income, divide the monthly gross household income by the number of people living in the same household. This allows students from larger families to benefit from the scheme.

How it works

Under MOE FAS, your child will receive:

  • A full subsidy of standard miscellaneous fees. Singapore Citizens do not need to pay school fees in primary schools.

  • Free textbooks and school attire.

  • One of the following transport subsidies:

    • Covers 65% of school bus fares per year if your child takes the school bus.

    • $17 transport credit per month, or up to $204 per year, if your child takes public transport.

  • A $2.60 per meal subsidy for school meals, applicable to 7 meals per school week.

How to apply

You can apply online (opens in new tab). Alternatively, you can download the MOE FAS application form (opens in new tab) or collect a copy at your child’s school. Submit the completed form directly to the school.

Tip: If you have children in different government or government-aided schools, you can submit 1 application form to any of their schools. The school that receives the application form will inform you of the outcome.

Additional financial help

If you require further financial assistance beyond the MOE FAS, you can approach your child’s school to find out more about their school-based financial assistance. Your request will be evaluated by the school on a case-by-case basis.

Students from low-income households can apply for a subsidised computer, broadband or both through the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA)’s  digital access programme (opens in new tab). If you have questions about the programme, you can contact IMDA at 6377 3800 (opens in new tab) or info@imda.gov.sg (opens in new tab).

Besides financial assistance schemes, MOE has merit-based awards and scholarships that your child may also qualify. Learn about it (opens in new tab).