Important Update (as of 03 Nov 2021)

Please be updated that for students with monthly repayments set up via GIRO that the monthly deductions will only resume on 1 November 2021.

Loan Accounts with GIRO monthly repayments set up will be monitored for late fees charged and will be reversed accordingly if incurred due to non-deduction of monthly instalments/non-payment made in October.

Kindly note that the deduction amount on 1 November 2021 is also inclusive of any outstanding instalment amounts from prior to the suspension period on 01 June 2020.

Resumption of Repayment and Interest Accrual of Government Loans

  1. The Ministry of education (MOE) had previously announced on 28 May 2021 that the suspension of the repayment and interest accrual of government loans would be extended until 30 September 2021. As such the repayment and interest for the Tuition Fee Loan (TFL), Study Loan (SL) and Overseas Student Programme Loan (OSPL) will resume from 1 October 2021.
  2. The resumption of Repayment and Interest Accrual will also apply to non-MOE funded loans administered by DBS Bank.
  3. Borrowers who were already repaying their loans via GIRO before the loan suspension will have their existing GIRO arrangement with the banks reactivated from 1 October 2021. No further action is needed from you. For those who have yet to make arrangements on the repayment, please make the necessary repayment arrangements before 1 October 2021.
  4. Please refer to FAQ for more details.
 

At a Glance

Enjoy a government funded education loan that is offered by local institutions and administered by DBS Bank. Our loans are available to Singapore Citizens, Permanent Residents, and non Singapore Citizen/Permanent Resident students who are studying in the respective local institutions:*

  • University / NIE
  • Polytechnic

* Local institutions refer to Singapore Polytechnic, Nanyang Polytechnic, Ngee Ann Polytechnic, Temasek Polytechnic, Republic Polytechnic, Singapore Institute of Technology, National University of Singapore, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore University of Social Sciences and Singapore University of Technology and Design. For Terms and Conditions, please refer to the respective institutions.

For Tuition Fee Loan customers who do not have a deposit account or any other existing relationship with DBS, please note that DBS Bank’s Privacy Policy, as may be amended, supplemented or substituted by DBS Bank from time to time shall be binding on you. DBS Bank’s Privacy Policy can be obtained by downloading a soft copy from the DBS website here.

 

University / NIE

Key Features

  • Up to 90% of the subsidized tuition fees payable by Singapore students.1
  • Interest-free during the course of study, charged at an average prime rate of DBS, OCBC, and UOB after graduation.
  • Up to 20 years repayment period, which starts after course completion.
  • Minimum monthly repayment of $100.

Eligibility2

  • All students studying in any of the local universities or NIE are eligible for this loan if they do not fall into any category below:
    • Students receiving any Government / Statutory Board / any school scholarships which cover tuition fees
    • Students receiving full Tuition Fee Subsidy from MENDAKI
    • Students using CPF savings for payment of 100% of the subsidized tuition fees
    • Students on self-funded courses
    • Non Singapore Citizen/Permanent Resident students who are paying full fees (not eligible for any Tuition Fee Grant)
  • There is no income requirement and age restriction.

Guarantor

  • Aged from 21 to 60 years
  • Is not an undischarged bankrupt
Student Guarantor
Singaporean Singaporean
Permanent Resident Singaporean / Permanent Resident
International Singaporean / Permanent Resident / International

Repayment

  • Maximum repayment period of 20 years
  • Repayment will commence no later than 2 years after graduation
  • Repayment of loan can be in one lump sum or by equal monthly instalments of minimum $100.

How to Apply

  • Download and complete the application form and letter of offer from the respective universities.3
  • Together with Guarantor, head down to our dedicated counter at:

    DBS Raffles Place Branch
    22 Malacca St #01-00 RB Capital Building
    Singapore 048980

    Operating hours:
    Mondays to Fridays: 8:30am to 4:30pm
    Saturdays: 8:30am to 1pm
    Excluding Sundays and Public Holidays

  • Bring along the following:
    • Application Form
    • Letter of Offer
    • Student Card/Letter of Acceptance
    • NRIC / Passport (Student and Guarantor)

Note

1 TFL does not cover hostel fees, purchase of computer and personal allowance.
2 Some courses of study are not eligible for TFL. Please refer to your respective institutions' website for courses that are eligible for Tuition Fee Loan
3 For Terms and Conditions, please refer to the respective institutions.

 

Polytechnic

Key Features

  • Up to 75% of the subsidized tuition fees1.
  • Interest-free during the course of study, charged at an average prime rate of DBS, OCBC, and UOB after graduation.
  • Up to 10 years repayment period, which starts after course completion.
  • Minimum monthly repayment of $100.

Eligibility

  • All full-time subsidized diploma students studying in any of the local polytechnics are eligible for this loan if they do not fall into any category below:
    • Students receiving any Government / Statutory Board / any school scholarships which cover tuition fees
    • Students receiving full Tuition Fee Subsidy from MENDAKI
    • Students using CPF savings for payment of 100% of the subsidized tuition fees
  • There is no income requirement and age restriction.

Guarantor

  • Aged from 21 to 60 years
  • Is not an undischarged bankrupt
Student Guarantor
Singaporean Singaporean
Permanent Resident Singaporean / Permanent Resident
International Singaporean / Permanent Resident

Repayment

  • Maximum repayment period of 10 years
  • Repayment will commence no later than 1 year after graduation
  • Repayment of loan can be in one lump sum or by equal monthly instalments of minimum $100.

How to Apply

  • Download and complete the application form and letter of offer from the respective polytechnics.2
  • Together with Guarantor, head down to our dedicated counter at:

    DBS Raffles Place Branch
    22 Malacca St #01-00 RB Capital Building
    Singapore 048980

    Operating hours:
    Mondays to Fridays: 8:30am to 4:30pm
    Saturdays: 8:30am to 1pm
    Excluding Sundays and Public Holidays

  • Bring along the following:
    • Application Form
    • Letter of Offer
    • Student Card/Letter of Acceptance
    • NRIC / Passport (Student and Guarantor)

Note

1 TFL does not cover hostel fees, purchase of computer and personal allowance.
2 Students can get the application form and letter of offer from the respective polytechnics.
For Terms and Conditions, please refer to the respective institutions.

 

Important Note

Proof of Residential Address

For applicants who do not have a deposit account or any other existing relationship with DBS, we will require a proof of the residential address that is listed on the application form.
For SG/PR applicants who have listed the same address as shown on the NRIC, we do not require the proof of residential address.
Acceptable Documents as proof of residential address:

School Letters

  • Any correspondence from School to Borrower at the listed address
  • If staying in Hostel, letter to confirm that the student is staying in the hostel

Note: Date range of letters provided have to be within 3 months of application e.g. If applying in Oct, acceptable range will be between Aug - Oct

Other Documents

  • Telephone Bills
  • Utility Bills
  • Credit Card or Bank Statements

Note: If the bills or statements reflect the parent’s name instead of the student’s, proof of relationship such as birth certificates must also be provided

Updating of Personal Information

Existing DBS/POSB account holders are reminded to update the Bank of any change in their personal information i.e. mobile numbers and address before the submission of their loan applications.
Please click here for more information on updating your personal details through our digital channels.

 

Repayments

Please click here for repayment modes and options.

 

Other Service Request

Other Service Request

Change in Loan Quantum / Change of First Disbursement Year and Semester

Apply Online
Deferment of Loan Repayment and/or Interest Apply Online
Change of Guarantor Apply Online

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