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| KiFAS |
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| KINDERGARTEN FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE SCHEME (KiFAS) |
| Kindergarten education helps your child prepare for primary school. If you want to place your child in a nursery or kindergarten programme, but cannot afford the fees, you may apply for help under KiFAS. KiFAS is available at eligible non-profit kindergartens. |
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| What KiFAS Provides |
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| Fee Subsidy |
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| KiFAS provides a subsidy for your child's kindergarten fee every month, up to the maximum amount shown in the table below. |
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| Current Maximum KiFAS subsidies: |
| Monthly Household Income |
Maximum KiFAS subsidy per month for
each child |
| Less than or equal to $1,500 |
Kindergarten |
Up to $82 |
| Nursery |
Up to $65 |
| $1,501-$1,800 |
Kindergarten |
Up to $65 |
| Nursery |
Up to $51 |
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| Maximum KiFAS subsidies with effect from July 2009: |
| Monthly Household Income |
Maximum KiFAS subsidy per month for
each child |
| Less than or equal to $1,000 |
Kindergarten |
Up to $98 |
| Nursery |
Up to $75 |
| $1,001-$1,500 |
Kindergarten |
Up to $95 |
| Nursery |
Up to $75 |
| $1,501 - $1,800 |
Kindergarten |
Up to $90 |
| Nursery |
Up to $70 |
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| Start-up Grant |
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| 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. |
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| 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.
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| Where to Apply |
| Check if KiFAS is available at your child's kindergarten. If it is, apply for KiFAS at the kindergarten. |
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