To qualify for training allowance at $6 per hour¹ (capped at 180 training hours per WSS eligibility period), individual must:

• Have taken course(s) eligible for TA after 1 July 2020;

• Complete and pass the course;

• Have paid for his/her own training; and

• Have PayNow (NRIC) linked to a valid bank account to receive TA disbursements; and

• Not be barred from receiving SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG) / Workforce Singapore (WSG) / Employment and Employability Institute (e2i) grants.

With effect from 1 Jul 2026, courses with course start dates on and after 1 Jul 2026 that are supported for WSS (Level-Up) and SkillsFuture Mid-Career Training Allowance will no longer be supported for WSS (Basic) Training Allowance. Please apply for WSS (Level-Up) to receive training allowance for these courses instead.

For courses eligible for TA, click on this link. Courses outside this list will not be eligible for TA. Please check with training providers for more details. Course eligibility is subject to WSG’s prevailing funding policy and may be updated at any time.

No more than one type of wage compensation (i.e., Absentee Payroll (AP), Salary Support (SS) or Training Allowance (TA)) should be provided for the same period of training by a single individual.

For Employee

If you are employed, your employer will be making regular CPF contributions to your CPF account, and you are not required to apply for TA.

For Self-employed

If you are self-employed and hence do not have regular CPF contributions, you may submit your TA claims online here. All WSS TA claims are to be submitted online within 120 days after your course ends.

Please refer to the step-by-step guide on how to file your TA online here.

The following documents are required for online TA claims submission:

• Contract for Service / Agreement dated 3 months from course end date, OR Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority (ACRA)* business registration

• Business transaction document dated 3 months from course end date, e.g. revenue receipt / invoice / sales commission statement / bank transaction / payment screenshot of your services provided dated within three months to prove active employment status.

If all required information is in order and no clarification is needed, the TA will be credited to the trainee’s PayNow‑registered bank account within approximately 2–4 months.

If you have recently changed from self‑employed to employee and are unsure about submitting a TA claim online, or require assistance with your claim, please contact the WSS Hotline at 1800‑536‑8333.

_{¹ From July 2026, TA will increase from $6/hr to $10.50/hr for the self-sponsored LWWs.}

Cash awards are given to encourage eligible workers to undergo sustained training. Trainees will receive:

• $100¹ for any two of the following, capped at $200 per WSS eligibility period for 4 achievements during the trainee’s eligibility period

  • WSQ Statement of Attainment (SOA)

  • Academic CET Modular Certificate/ Post-Diploma Certificate

  • Other certifiable courses supported by SSG

• $800 for Full Qualifications (FQs). FQs are suites of related courses that result in a formal qualification, such as WSQ Qualifications or Academic Continuing Education and Training Qualifications.

There will be an overall TCA cap of $1,000 per WSS Eligibility year.

For courses eligible for TCA, click on this link. Courses outside this list will not be eligible for TCA. Please check with training providers for more details. Course eligibility is subject to WSG’s prevailing funding policy and may be updated at any time.

No application is required. Individuals will be notified of their TCA payment via SMS and/or letter from CPF Board. It may take 1 to 3 months for you to receive the payment.

_{¹ From July 2026, TCA of $100 for achievements (capped at $200 per WSS eligibility period) will no longer be available. Only WSS-eligible trainees who attain FQs are eligible for the TCA award of $800.}

Sponsoring employers are eligible for AP at up to 95% of trainee’s basic hourly salary, capped at $13 per hour.

For courses eligible for AP, click on this link. Courses outside this list will not be eligible for AP. Please check with training providers for more details. The list of courses is subject to WSG’s prevailing funding policy and WSG reserves the right to update the courses’ eligibility at any point in time.

Employers may apply and claim for the grants through the Enterprise Portal for Jobs and Skills here.

No more than one type of wage compensation (i.e., Absentee Payroll (AP), Salary Support (SS) or Training Allowance (TA)) should be provided for the same period of training by a single individual.