About NTUC-SEP
NTUC-SEP is referring to Surrogate Employer's Programme (SEP) is a programme whereby NTUC as a Surrogate Employer assists employed union members, who are unable to get their employer sponsorship to obtain course fees funding support for certificate training. To be eligible for funding assistance under NTUC-SEP, all members must meet the following criteria:
- Singaporean or Singapore permanent resident
- Gainfully employed throughout course duration (including exams)
- Must be a first time application for this course. NTUC-SEP will not fund courses which were previously funded through company sponsorship or other types of funding.
- Paid-up union membership fees throughout whole course duration and at the point of claim
- Attend only ONE course at any ONE time
Note: All the above criteria must be fulfilled.
How can I apply for funding assistance under NTUC-SEP?
Submit application via http://skillsupgrade.ntuc.org.sg at least 30 days but not more than 60 days before course start with the following documents:
- Copy of NRIC (Front & Back)
- Copy of Bank Account
- Copy of Latest Payslip
- Copy of Temporary membership pass (if you are a new member)
Before submission of application, please do inform the training provider that you are applying NTUC-SEP funding.
Note: Late applications will be rejected.
How do I know whether my application is approved?
You will receive a notification stating the funding items you are eligible for, upon application approval. You will only need to pay the net course fees to the training provider upon confirmation of your course enrolment.
For more details on Surrogate Employer's Prgramme (SEP) Grant, please call our friendly staff or visit the NTUC Skills Upgrade website.
