Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS) New Policy To Give Married Mums & Dads Free Modules Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS) announced a new policy to give married part-time adult students, or students who are parents free modules on Friday (13 Jul). Netizens – and Singaporeans in general – however, didn’t seem to take so well to the new scheme. First, let’s take a quick look at the actual policy. Free mods for citizens & PRs above 21 Termed the ‘Marriage and Baby Bonus scheme’, SUSS hopes to support Singapore’s continued focus on encouraging “marriage and parenthood”. After the scheme is implemented, students need only register their marriages or child’s birth/adoption to qualify. 2 x 5 credit-modules or 1 x 10-credit module will be free for citizens or Permanent Residents who are 21 and above. Savings of up to $4,000 before subsidies These are the price ranges of modules: 5 credit-modules ($2,000/$1,000 after g’ment subsidies) 10 credit-modules ($2,600-4,000/$1,100-1,800 after g’ment subsidies) Programmes eligible for the scheme include: Part-time degree programmes Undergraduate programmes Law programmes Postgraduate programmes However, students currently on scholarships from SUSS or their companies are not eligible. Netizens think scheme will warp marriage priorities Some pointed out […]
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