Post-secondary Students
From 1 January 2013, the Fund earmarks an allocated amount to extend support to post- secondary students in ITE, Junior Colleges and Polytechnics at $125 a month for up to four academic years.
The money is given to the children and youth through schools under the Ministry of Education (MOE), independent schools, special education schools, religious schools, higher learning institutions and social service agencies, including children's homes and other voluntary welfare organisations.
A study was conducted in 2025 with the Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS) to evaluate the impact of pocket money support from STSPMF on the beneficiaries. Key findings from the study suggest that the support delivers positive impact on their school participation, financial well-being and socio-emotional health.
Applicants have to meet a fixed set of criteria in order to be eligible to receive pocket money assistance.
Applicants have to fulfil the following criteria to be eligible for the Fund:
- A Singapore citizen or permanent resident
- A full-time student studying in the following institutions:
- a mainstream school (Junior College / Centralised Institute / ITE / Polytechnic/specialised independent school)
- From a family whose per capita gross monthly household income is not more than $1,000*. This means that the total family income divided by the number of family members should not exceed $1,000 per member per month. For example, if the family has five members, the total gross monthly household income should not exceed $5,000.
- Is 20 years of age or younger at point of application
Post-secondary students will receive up to four years of financial assistance to see them through their education, regardless if they have received STSPMF assistance previously in Primary or Secondary education.
The outcome of the application will depend on the assessment of the schools, social workers and STSPMF.
*To be reviewed from time to time
