Financial Assistance for Notebook PC
Notebook Subsidy
| Date Range | Status | Results |
1st Application | 15 Apr - 3 May 2024 | Opening in Apr | By July 2024 |
2nd Application | 3 Jun - 16 Aug 2024 | Opening in Jun
| By Oct 2024 |
3rd Application | 14 Oct - 20 Dec 2024 | Opening in Oct
| By Mar 2025 |
The one-time notebook subsidy is intended to help new students partially offset the cost of notebook purchase made this calendar year. The award is given on a reimbursement basis.
Eligibility Criteria
PFP Students | Full-time students |
PFP year of study | 1st or 2nd year of study |
Singaporeans Only |
Must NOT have received this subsidy before |
Gross monthly household per capita income (PCI) of $1,100 or below, OR
Gross monthly household income (GHI) of $4,400 or below |
| Notebook / tablet MUST be purchased in the same calendar year as your notebook subsidy application |
Either applied DFP Bursary this academic year, OR
meet the above monthly household criteria | Must have applied for
Higher Education Community Bursary (HECB) /
Higher Education Bursary (HEB) this academic year AND meet the above monthly household income criteria |
Can only apply during 2nd or 3rd application periods | Can apply during all 3 application periods |
Reimbursement Amount
Only up to 70% of the notebook / tablet amount paid by student will be reimbursed, capped at the following:
- For ABE, CLS, EEE, MAE, SB, SMA and SOC: Up to $1,200
- For MAD: Up to $1,600
Accessories like earphones, stylus / Apple Pencil, etc and warranties are not covered.
Application Procedure
Documents required: Proof of purchase (eg. Receipt / Invoice / Delivery order)
- All supporting documents MUST be saved in this format:
SP Admin No_Student Name_Type of document (eg. 2312345_CHAR BEE HOON_Invoice)
- Submit your application and supporting documents online via E-SERVICES AND E-RESOURCES (Finance Matters > Apply for FAS)
For more details, refer to this Guide to Apply Notebook Subsidy
- Reimbursement will be credited to your GIRO account registered with SP. If you do not have a GIRO account registered with us, submit your e-GIRO application online (DBS
/ POSB account holders only) OR mail completed Interbank GIRO Form to the address below:
Attn : Student Finance
Singapore Polytechnic
500 Dover Road
Admin Building level 2 Finance Dept
Singapore 139651
Softcopy of GIRO form will NOT be accepted.
For further enquiries, you may reach us at 6775 1133 or email us at SP_FA@sp.edu.sg.
IMDA DigitalAccess@Home
DigitalAccess@Home is an assistance scheme administered by IMDA to supports low-income
households with affordable home internet connectivity and devices (laptops and
tablets).
Refer to IMDA website for application procedures and details.
Year 1 students who bought an IMDA-funded notebook can apply for SP Notebook Subsidy if they are eligible (see information under Notebook Subsidy).