Funding Incentives
Course Fee Subsidies
MOE provides generous subsidies for Singapore Citizens (SCs) and Singapore Permanent Residents (SPRs) to help working Singaporeans to upskill or re-skill through part-time learning at the polytechnics. This includes part-time Diploma, Advanced Diploma, Specialist Diploma and Diploma (Conversion) programmes.
SPRs will only be eligible for subsidy for first part-time diploma and first post diploma (i.e. first Advanced Diploma, first Specialist Diploma and first Diploma (Conversion) respectively). This is subject to SPRs not having previously attained a qualification at the diploma or higher level that was subsidised through a MOE subsidy or Government sponsorship.
Please see the actual course information for the exact subsidies. Find a course now.
SWDA-subsidised Workforce Skills Qualifications (WSQ) courses
| Singapore Citizen (SC) Trainees | Singapore Permanent Residents (SPR) Trainees | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Aged 40 and above | Less than 40 years old | ||
| Certifiable Courses for Rank and File | 90% course fee subsidy for CET Centre courses (with effect from 1 Oct 2015) | 90% course fee subsidy for CET Centre courses | 90% course fee subsidy for CET Centre courses |
| Certifiable Courses for Professionals, Managers and Executives (PMEs) | 90% course fee subsidy for CET Centre courses (with effect from 1 Oct 2015) | 70% course fee subsidy for CET Centre courses | 70% course fee subsidy for CET Centre courses |
For further enquiries on SWDA’s funding mechanism, please contact:
Skills and Workforce Development Agency (SWDA)
1 Paya Lebar Link
#08-08 PLQ 2 Paya Lebar Quarter
Singapore 408533
General Enquiry Hotline: (65) 6669 7932
Enquiries or Feedback: Service Portal
Make the Most of Your SkillsFuture Credit
Introduced in 2015, all Singaporeans aged 25 and above received an opening credit of $500 with no expiry.
You can use your SkillsFuture Credit to deepen existing skills or reskill into new areas beyond your current field. Explore the wide range of SkillsFuture Credit-eligible courses offered by NYP.
Additional Benefits for Mid-Career Professionals
NEW (from 1 May 2024): Singaporeans aged 40 and above will receive a SkillsFuture Credit (Mid-Career) top-up of $4,000. This credit has no expiry and is designed to support a substantive skills reboot under the SkillsFuture Level-Up Programme.
ENHANCED: In 2020, individuals aged 40–60 received a one-time $500 top-up. The expiry date for this top-up will be removed, and any remaining balance will be merged with the new $4,000 top-up.
Enquiries | Email: contactNYP@nyp.edu.sg
Take Charge of Your SkillsFuture Credits
Review your available SkillsFuture Credit balance through the MySkillsFuture Portal. View your credit balance, browse eligible courses, and track your learning journey seamlessly.
More information about the SkillsFuture Credit initiative, including the latest updates for mid-career professionals, can be found at MySkillsFuture Portal: SkillsFuture Credit Page.
The information on this page is accurate as of Jul 2026, subject to changes from the respective agencies/companies.
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