I would like to know more about the SkillsFuture Credit
What is it?
SkillsFuture initiatives aim to empower all Singaporeans in their learning journey. This is to encourage individuals to enhance their capabilities by enrolling for relevant courses offered by the various Training Providers (TPs). SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG) provides SkillsFuture Credit (SFC), which can be used to offset the course fees.
All Singaporeans aged 25 and above will receive an opening credit of $500 from January 2016. Your credits will not expire and the government will provide periodic top-ups, so you may accumulate your credits. These credits will not expire and is non-transferable. Visit the SkillsFuture Credit website (https://www.skillsfuture.gov.sg/credit) to choose from the courses available on the SFC Course Directory.
Who is it for?
SkillsFuture Credit is for all Singaporeans aged 25 and above.Subsequent cohort of Singapore Citizens will receive the credit of $500 in the year they turn 25.
Claiming Your SkillsFuture Credit
How to apply?
You can use your SFC to pay or offset course fees by applying for claims(s) starting January 2016. Eligible Singaporeans may access their SFC account via: https://www.skillsfuture.gov.sg/credit. You can check if the desired course is eligible for SFC at the SFC Course Directory.
What can I use it for?
SFC can be used on top of existing government course subsidies to pay for a wide range of approved courses. Please click here for the list of courses supported by SFC.