Subsidies and Awards

Supporting your Studies

At TaF.tc, we want to make a fashion education affordable. Singaporeans and Permanent Residents are eligible for the following grants, subsidies, and payment methods:

 

?? Subsidies and Funding

All Singaporeans and Permanent Residents 25 years old and above are eligible for the SkillsFuture Singapore Grant (SSG). SSG was implemented by the Government in 2016 to encourage skills development. This means that you can enjoy 70% course subsidy.

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All Singaporeans aged 40 and above, and upon verification of your NRIC, will be eligible for the SFMCES grant – which subsidises up to 90% of the total course fees.

Recognising that mid-career individuals may face greater challenges in undertaking training, the Government implemented the SkillsFuture Mid-Career Enhanced Subsidy (SFMCES). Created to support and encourage lifelong learning, mid-career Singaporeans are granted the opportunity to upskill and reskill.

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Under the Enhanced Funding Support and Productivity Innovation Credit, employees of SMEs can acquire new skills through training, while receiving additional financial support.

As an SME, you will receive:

  • HIGHER COURSE FEES FUNDING: SME employees will enjoy subsidies of 90% of the course fees when sponsored by their company for WSQ courses at CET centres such as TaF.tc.
  • ABSENTEE PAYROLL: SMEs can also claim absentee payroll funding of 80% of basic hourly salary at a cap of $7.50 per hour.

* SMEs are eligible if their annual sales turnover is not more than S$100 million OR employment size is not more than 200 workers.

?? Are you an SME employer? Talk to our programme advisors about how you can take advantage of ETSS!

The NTUC Union Training Assistance Programme (UTAP) is an individual skills upgrading account especially for NTUC members.

For selected courses, NTUC members enjoy 50% unfunded course fee support for up to $250 each year when you sign up for courses supported under UTAP (Union Training Assistance Programme). Terms and conditions apply.

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?? Payment Methods

Effective January 2016, all Singaporeans aged 25 and above have been given $500 worth of SkillsFuture Credits. These opening credits will not expire and can be used to make payment for our TaF.tc courses before GST.

Only self-sponsored Singaporean applicants can use this credit and application must be submitted via SkillsFuture Portal within 60 days from the course commencement date.

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Effective 1 June 2022, all Singaporeans aged 40-60 in the year 2020 have been given an additional $500 worth of SkillsFuture Credits. These opening credits will expire on 31 December 2025 and can be used to make payment for our TaF.tc courses before GST.

Only self-sponsored Singaporean applicants can use this credit and application must be submitted via SkillsFuture Portal within 60 days from the course commencement date.

Stay employable and reach your upskilling goals with us!

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As part of the Government’s efforts to encourage Singaporeans to complete their post-secondary education, the PSEA scheme was introduced. These funds are available for your own use until you have reached the age of 31. The remaining funds will be transferred to your CPF.

Where applicable, students may use their siblings' PSEA funds to pay for the approved fees at TaF.tc.

Contact (65) 6260 0777 to check your PSE account balance using your NRIC.

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By default, students can make payment for their courses by vid debit or credit card through our online billing system, Stripe. Payment is generally made and completed during the enrolment process.

 

?? Awards

From 1 January 2016 until December 2022:

  • Singapore Citizens who attain a WSQ Diploma, WSQ Specialist Diploma, WSQ Graduate Certificate or WSQ Graduate Diploma will be eligible for a cash award of S$1,000.
  • Singaporean Citizens who attain a WSQ Certificate, WSQ Higher Certificate or WSQ Advanced Certificate are eligible for a cash award of S$200.

 

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