KiFAS

KINDERGARTEN FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE SCHEME (KiFAS)

Kindergarten education helps your child prepare for primary school. If you want to place your child in a nursery of kindergarten programme, but cannot afford the fees, you may apply for help under KiFAS. KiFAS is available at eligible non-profit kindergartens.

What KiFAS Provides

Fee Subsidy

KiFAS subsidises up to 90% of the monthly fees, depending on your family's household income and the programme type your child is attending.

Household income Percentage Dollar Cap ≤ $1,500 90% $82 (for kindergarten) $65 (for nursery) $1,501 - $1,800 (New tier) 70% $65 (for kindergarten) $51 (for nursery)

For example,

For families that earn a monthly income of $1,500 and below, if the child's kindergarten fee is $90 per month, the KiFAS subsidy is $81 (90% of $90) and parents pay the remaining $9. For families that earn a monthly income of $1,500 and below, if the child's kindergarten fee is $100 per month, the maximum subsidy is $82 every month. Parents need to pay the remaining $18. For families that earn a monthly income of $1,501-$1,800, if the child's kindergarten fee is $90 per month, the KiFAS subsidy is $63 (70 percent of $90) and parents pay the remaining $27. For families that earn a monthly income of $1,501-$1,800, if the child's kindergarten fee is $100 per month, the maximum KIFAS subsidy for kindergarten is $65 every month, and parents pay the remaining $35. For families that earn a monthly income of $1,500 and below, if the child's nursery fee is $70 per month, the KiFAS subsidy is $63 (90% of $70), and parents pay the remaining $7. For families that earn a monthly income of $1,500 and below, if the child's nursery fee is $80 per month, the maximum KiFAS subsidy for nursery is $65 every month, and parents pay the remaining $15. For families that earn a monthly income of $1,501-$1,800, if the child's nursery fee is $70 per month, the KiFAS subsidy is $49 (70 percent of $70), and parents pay the remaining $21. For families that earn a monthly income of $1,501-$1,800, if the child's nursery fee is $80 per month, the the maximum KIFAS subsidy for nursery is $51 every month, and parents pay the remaining $29.

Start-up Grant

For very needy families earning $1,000 or less, a start-up grant of up to $200 per child may be provided, to help them pay for their child's deposit, registration fee, uniforms and insurance at the beginning of the year.

Who Can Apply

Children who are Singapore citizens. Children who are permanent residents of Singapore (PR) can apply if at least one member of their immediate family is a Singapore citizen; Children attending a nursery programme (at least 2 hours long), or a K1 or K2 programme (at least 3 hours long) in an eligible non-profit kindergarten; and Children whose family's monthly household income is $1,800 or below can apply.

Where to Apply

Check if KiFAS is available at your child's kindergarten. If it is, apply for KiFAS at the kindergarten.