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Although MOE reviews the differentiation in fees for SC, PR and IS on a regular basis, new rates are applied only to new students because existing students would have made the decision to enrol based on the fee differentiation rates at the time of enrolment. The application of new rates to new students is therefore a fair approach.
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The fee differentiation between ASEAN and non-ASEAN IS in schools will not be extended to IS fees in the IHLs.
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For polytechnics and AUs, there is the Tuition Grant Scheme, which requires graduates who are PR or IS to fulfil a service obligation by working in Singapore-based companies for 3 years upon graduation. As ITE does not have this scheme, it is necessary to differentiate the PR and IS fees more sharply.
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Yes, it will apply to MOE-funded diploma level students at NAFA and LASALLE-SIA.
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The differentiated fees framework applies to the tuition fees of MOE-subsidised postgraduate programmes.
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Yes, the Government provides funding for international students. However, the cost of education for SCs and PRs is much more heavily subsidized, and this is reflected in the difference in tuition fees paid. In return for subsidized fees, IS in the polytechnics and AUs are required to serve out a service obligation by working in Singapore-based companies for 3 years upon graduation.
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PR and IS who are admitted to polytechnics and universities can take up tuition fee loans through the institutions to cover part of their subsidized fees. Where needed, institutions may also provide additional financial assistance to these students.
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In line with the Government's move to sharpen the differentiation between Singapore Citizens, Permanent Residents (PRs) and foreigners to reflect the responsibilities and privileges of citizenship, international students will pay higher fees for their tertiary education at publicly funded institutions. The ITE, polytechnics and autonomous universities provide limited financial assistance for international students. You may refer to the respective institutions' websites for details on the aid available.
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