Last Updated: 24 Sep 2025
Institute of Technical Education
2. Financial matters, sponsorships, and awards
Financial matters
The annual tuition fees for a full-time 2-year Higher Nitec course will differ depending on your citizenship. Check the tuition fees.
There are different ways to finance your studies. Select your profile to learn more:
I am a Singapore Citizen
- You can use your Post-Secondary Education Account to pay for your tuition fees.
- Check your eligibility to apply for financial assistance.
Contact the different ITE colleges or visit the for more information on other available financial assistance schemes.
I am a Permanent Resident or an international student
Contact the different ITE colleges or visit the for more information on other available financial assistance schemes.
Sponsorships
Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) ITE Sponsorship
Open to Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents who intend to take up citizenship.
If you are interested to pursue a career in the SAF, you can apply for a sponsorship of selected full-time Higher Nitec courses.
Learn more about the requirements of sponsorships from the different SAF services:
Training awards
Early Childhood Development Agency Training Award at ITE
The training award is open to Singapore Citizens or Permanent Residents who are enrolled in the Early Childhood Education course at the ITE Central College.
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Edusave awards
You can receive the Edusave awards for academic or non-academic achievements in ITE.
See other pathways: