How to get Funding for Higher Education

Financial Aids
For more information, please contact the Department of Student Services at 03-26877000.

PTPTN Loans
For updates on PTPTN loans, please see their online forum or contact the Department of Student Services at 03-26877000.

EPF Withdrawal
Parents may withdraw their EPF Account 2 for their children’s education. For more information, please contact the EPF Call Centre at 03-89226000 or log on to www.kwsp.gov.my.

STUDY LOAN
Study loans are available from the various financial institutions such as AGRO Bank, MBSB, CIMB, RHB Bank and Bank Rakyat.

Bank	Address	Contact
CIMB BANK	Jalan Bukit Bintang , Plaza Yeoh Tiong Lay, 55 Jalan Bkt Bintang 55100 Kuala Lumpur	Tel: 1 300 880 900 Fax: 603 - 2144 1136

RHB BANK	58 - 60, Jalan Bukit Bintang 55100, W.P.Kuala Lumpur	Tel: 03 - 2143 1857, 03 - 2144 0875, 03 - 2142 3604 Fax: 03-2143 0645

BANK RAKYAT	Jalan Tangsi, Peti Surat 11024, 50732 KL.	Tel: 03 - 2612 9600 Fax: 03-2612 9655

AGRO BANK	Leboh Pasar Besar , Peti Surat 10815, 50726 Kuala Lumpur	Tel : 603-2731 1600 Fax :603-2691 4908

MALAYSIAN BUILDING SOCIETYBHD (MBSB)	48, Jalan Dungun, Damansara Heights,50490 Kuala Lumpur	Tel : (603) 2095 4000 Fax: (603) 2095 4022

> The Ministry of Higher Education - Scholarship Division
The Ministry of Higher Education, Malaysia, has a Scholarship Division which provides opportunities for higher education for all levels of society. It is committed in ensuring that all students and officers have access to financial aid, in the form of study loans and scholarships for the various stages of higher education.
There are some scholarships under this Ministry. They ore:

(a) Matriculation Studies Scholarship
- This scholarship is awarded to students enrolled in IPTA like KUIM, UiTM, UIAM, UM (Islamic studies) ond UPM
- Award amount includes tuition fees, accommodation allowances, pocket money and airfare (for students living in Sabah / Sarawak)

(b) Student Loan Fund
- This loan is offered to students taking certificate courses at
Polytechnics and Community Colleges

(c) Federal Training Award Scheme
This scheme is offered:
- To Academicians of Polytechnics and Community Colleges
- For long term programmes at the Master's and PhD levels
- For the field of studies based on the requirements of the Division of Training and Careers of the Department of Polytechnics and Community College Education

> National Higher Education Fund
(Perbodanan Tbbung Pendidikan Tinggi Nasional (PTPTN), Ministry of Higher Education)
The National Higher Education Fund (Perbadbnon Tobung Pendidikan Tinggi Nasional, PTPTN) was established under the National Higher Education Act 1997 (Act 566) and started its full operations on 1 November 1999. Its prime objectives are:
• to provide loans to eligible students ot higher educational institutions (both public and private) who are pursuing courses at Diploma and Bachelor's degree levels os well as Master's degree levels;
• to provide saving schemes; as well os
• to manage funds for higher education.

> The Public Services Department (JPA) Sponsorship Programme
The Public Services Department, PSD (JPA) offers scholarships to excellent students to pursue their studies in either local or overseas higher institutions at Diploma and Bachelor's degree levels.
JPA's Local Programme for Bachelor's Degree Qualifications
Under this local programme, JPA offers scholarships to excellent achievers to study in local institutions of higher learning. The scholarship is usually offered to students who are interested in pursuing courses which are classified as 'critical' such as Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Engineering as well as Science & Technology courses.