Student Loan (Laptop)

It is an interest free Student Loan to assist full-time NTU undergraduates should they require the funds for purchase of a laptop/desktop during the programme of study.

 Who is eligible

  1. Loan application is subject to approval and availability of loan funds.
  2. Open to full-time undergraduates whose monthly household Per Capita Income (PCI) is less than or equal to S$2,500 or Gross Household Income (GHI) is less than or equal to S$10,000.
  3. SPR/International undergraduates paying non-subsidized tuition fees are not eligible to apply.
  4. Limited to one Student Loan during his/her programme of study at the University.
PCI =
Gross income of family members in household
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Total number of family members in household

 

Gross income refers to amount before deduction of CPF. It includes allowances, overtime, commissions etc.

Quantum

S$2,000.

The loan may be used to purchase any model of PC and at any retail outlet.

Guarantor requirements

  1. One guarantor aged 21 to 60 years (based on the guarantor's age at the point of application), and not an un-discharged bankrupt.
  2. A loan applicant who is a:
    • Singaporean student to provide a Singaporean guarantor.
    • Singapore Permanent Resident and International students to provide a Singaporean/Singapore Permanent Resident guarantor.
  3. The guarantor must be gainfully employed.
  4. A student of Nanyang Technological University who satisfies (1) and (2) may also act as a guarantor. However, a student who is holding Tuition Fee Loan/ loan from CPF Education Loan Scheme or any other form of loan should not stand as guarantor.
  5. If the application for the Student Loan is successful, the applicant and guarantor have to be both present at NTU to sign the loan agreement.
  6. A person is discouraged from standing in for more than 2 loans in view of the financial implications.

 Interest

Interest Free.

Repayment

Commences 3 months upon graduation over a period of 3 years.

How to apply

Step 1: Prepare the required supporting documents for application.

Step 2: Submit your application with supporting documents via the Financial Aid Application Portal.

Step 3: You may login to the Portal to check on the progress of your application. The Financial Aid Office will email you if any follow-up or further information is required.

Step 4: You will be informed of the outcome via your NTU email account. Please accept/decline your financial aid offer via the Portal.

Step 5: Upon accepting the Student Loan (Laptop) offer, you will receive an appointment booking link via email, to sign the loan agreement in person at One-Stop@SAC.

After the loan agreement has been signed, you will receive the funds within 6-8 weeks. Please provide your bank account details to receive the funds through Giro.  

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