You may apply for Student Care Fee Assistance (SCFA) if you meet the following conditions:
a) Both you and your spouse must be working at least 56 hours per month*;
b) Your total gross household monthly income is $4,500 or less for a household of 4 family members or less, or your monthly per capita income is $1,125 or less for a household of 5 family members or more;
c) Your child is 7-14 years of age (attending Primary 1 to Secondary 2);
d) Your child attends a SCFA Administrator Centre; and
e) Your child is a Singapore Citizen; or if a Singapore Permanent Resident, at least one immediate family member must be a Singapore Citizen.
*If either parent/legal guardian is not working at least 56 hours per month, he or she should have valid reasons with documentary proof. Valid reasons include looking for work, medical leave, incarceration, being a certified full-time caregiver for a dependent, etc.
For more information on SCFA.