MOE Financial Assistance Scheme (FAS)
Find details for the MOE Financial Assistance Scheme, which offers eligible Singaporean students subsidies for fees, transport, meals, and more.
MOE Financial Assistance Scheme (MOE FAS)
The Ministry of Education (MOE) provides financial assistance to needy Singaporean pupils in Government and Government-Aided schools. The application for financial assistance for year 2026 is now open, and parents/guardians may apply online at https://go.gov.sg/moe-efasggas.
Key enhancements and provisions have been introduced for the 2026 MOE FAS applications to streamline the application process and better support families.
MOE will integrate HOMES for means-testing from the 2026 application cycle. Once parent/guardian applies for financial assistance via the link, the system will automatically draw household income data from government sources, removing the need for most applicants to submit supporting documents.
To expand access to financial assistance and provide better support to families in need, the monthly gross household income ceiling for MOE FAS will increase from $3,000 to $4,000, while the per capita income ceiling will increase from $750 to $1,000. Students under MOE FAS will also benefit from enhanced transport subsidies. The school bus subsidy for primary school students will increase from 65% to 70% of the monthly fare, while the monthly public transport subsidy for students taking public transport will increase from $17 to $21.
The enhancements are in addition to existing subsidies that remain for school fees, textbooks, uniforms and meals.
Summary of Key Enhancements to MOE FAS applicable for Government / Government-Aided Primary Schools
MOE FAS income criteria and transport subsidies, current and from AY2026
| Current | Enhancement / Revised Provisions Criteria (from AY2026) |
Income Eligibility Criteria for MOE FAS (for Government/Government-Aided Schools) | GHI ≤ $3,000 or PCI ≤ $750 | GHI ≤ $4,000 or PCI ≤ $1,000 |
Transport Subsidies for MOE FAS Recipients | · 65% monthly subsidy for school bus fare · $17 monthly public transport subsidy (for students taking public transport) | · 70% monthly subsidy for school bus fare · $21 monthly public transport subsidy (for students taking public transport) |
For more information on the FAS scheme, please refer to the following MOE webpage at https://www.moe.gov.sg/financial-matters/financial-assistance or contact the school’s General Office at 6769 7176.
DigitalAccess@Home
Families with students on MOE Financial Assistance Scheme can get subsidies for home Wi-Fi, plus a laptop or tablet.
For comprehensive details about the subsidies, eligibility criteria and to submit your application, please visit the IMDA website at https://www.imda.gov.sg/dah
For more information, you may view the informative 3-minute explainer video at https://youtu.be/A8vGvbk7GhQ?si=nqoa3Bdtzv9-jtLY.
Should you require further assistance, please feel free to contact IMDA at digitalaccess@imda.gov.sg, 6377 3800 or via Live Chat (Ask Codi) on https://www.imda.gov.sg/dah.