FAQ

Student life

Student life at LASALLE goes beyond the classroom—it is a journey of excellence, self-discovery, creative growth, collaboration and community engagements.

We believe in providing a holistic and enriching student experience. By offering a comprehensive experience, LASALLE ensures its students are critical thinkers who are also well-prepared to contribute to the global arts scene as arts and cultural leaders.

Student leadership and development

Student leadership and development are integral components of the overall student experience. The opportunities for student leadership are diverse and inclusive, nurturing qualities such as collaboration, courage, agility, responsibility, communication and personal growth.

LASALLE’s membership with the International Association of La Salle Universities (IALU)– a network of more than 60 Lasallian universities around the world–opens doors for our students to engage with peers globally through the annual overseas IALU Summer Leadership Programme.

Through various programmes, opportunities and resources, LASALLE facilitates the development of students to become the next generation of leaders who will shape the future of the arts and make a meaningful impact in their communities.

Student wellness

The intersection between the arts and well-being is a significant one, as we recognise that mental and physical well-being are essential for academic and personal success.

At LASALLE, a number of initiatives have been introduced to raise awareness about mental health and empower students with information, resources and a supportive environment. The College offers counselling services and mental well-being workshops to help students build resilience and navigate challenges. It also organises a variety of engaging activities on- and off-campus, in addition to collaborative initiatives with external agencies.

Additional support

We strive to build an inclusive learning environment for students with special education needs. Students should inform the College of any special needs or required assistance as early as possible during admission. This allows us to arrange appropriate learning support, creating a conducive and enriching learning environment. For further queries, please email us at [email protected].

Counselling

The College offers one-to-one socio-emotional counselling and support for students, providing a safe space for open sharing. All information shared during the counselling sessions remains confidential. However, in exceptional cases where the student's safety and well-being, or that of others, is at risk, disclosure is necessary.

Our team of professional counsellors is available at McNally Campus by appointment. Bookings can be made online via the Learning Portal, [email protected] or by calling 6496 5118.

Pastoral care

The Pastoral Care team supports students facing academic challenges by offering guidance, encouragement and referrals from experienced academic staff. With a focus on mindfulness, we help students navigate academic life with clarity and resilience.

Our team of artist-educators, with years of teaching and mentoring experience, provides one-to-one consultations to enhance student well-being and connect them to relevant support services. We provide support through:

• Active listening and shared experiences.
• A fresh perspective based on current experience.
• Addressing the impact of personal struggles on academic performance.
• Mindfulness practices and workshops to help manage challenges.
• Liaison between faculty and students.
• Building community and social connections through activities.

The Learning Centre

At The Learning Centre, we're dedicated to supporting students’ academic journey. We offer a variety of resources and services designed to help students excel in their studies—both in person and online. Whether it’s guidance on managing workload, improving writing, mastering research skills, or exploring helpful tips and tools, we are here to help. We offer:

• One-to-one consultations.
• Peer writing support.
• Study skills workshops.
• Group study sessions.
• Self-access resources.
• Academic skills development.
• Online support.

Career Services

The Career Services' team of certified career professionals supports students and young alumni through:

• Personalised career coaching.
• Career Skills modules, workshops, electives and bootcamps.
• Annual Career Fair.
• Job search strategies and resources.
• Assessment tools such as strengths-based and MBTI assessments.

Connect with us at [email protected] or explore opportunities via our job board.

LASALLE-administered scholarships and bursaries are strictly used for the payment of tuition fees for one academic year, unless otherwise stated.  If awarded, the funds will be credited directly to your college fee account.

A scholarship is awarded based on merit, leadership qualities, creative potential, academic results and track record.

A bursary is awarded to students who demonstrate financial challenges and meet the eligibility criteria of the scheme.

Students are required to declare any external scholarships, bursaries or grants they have applied for, or have been awarded when they submit a scholarship or bursary application. This will be taken into consideration by the awarding committee(s).

A recipient of the LASALLE-administered scholarship/bursary or Mendaki Tertiary Tuition Subsidy (TTFS) which cover the tuition fees only may also receive a government bursary.

LASALLE reserves the right to revoke the award if the recipient fails and is required to repeat.

Similarly, scholarship recipients who are unable to maintain the stipulated grade average required by some of the schemes may have their award revoked.

In both instances, the student may continue his/ her studies in LASALLE at their own expense.

LASALLE-administered scholarships and bursaries are bond-free.  

However, recipients of different awards may be required to volunteer at the College or donor-organised events, participate at community events and/ or fulfil an internship.

To give your application the best chance of success, please complete the online application form as fully and accurately as possible. Ensure that all required supporting documents are uploaded with your application by the application closing date.

Incomplete and/or late applications will not be considered.

Do note that submission of an application does not guarantee an award.

The College’s decision is final and reasons will not be provided to successful and non-successful applicants.

To be considered for a scholarship/bursary, applicants must have received an offer from Admissions into a full-time diploma or degree course at LASALLE. Please submit your scholarship application by the application deadline after you have received your offer package from Admissions.

You may consider applying for the government bursaries i.e. HECB/HEB if your family’s per capita income (PCI) is S$2,250 or below, or your family’s gross household income (GHI) is $9,000 or below.
Please visit www.lasalle.edu.sg or the Learning Portal or contact [email protected] for more information.

Various philanthropic organisations provide financial assistance to students in need. Please contact and apply to the organisations directly.

The following schemes, subject to eligibility criteria, are also available to students pursuing their first diploma or degree:
• Post-Secondary Education Account (PSEA Scheme)
• MOE Tuition Fee Loan
• MOE Study Loan
• Mendaki Study Loan Scheme
• Bank education loan

All Singaporean students enrolled in a full-time diploma or undergraduate degree programme, with a PCI not exceeding $2,500 or GHI not exceeding $10,000, and not concurrently holding a full scholarship/sponsorship or its equivalent, and are eligible for the MOE Tuition Grant are welcome to apply for a government bursary, namely, Higher Education Community Bursary (previously known as CDC/CCC Bursary) or Higher Education Bursary (previously known as MOE Bursary).

This bursary may be used to pay for a student’s tuition fees and/or miscellaneous fees, living expenses or learning materials.

The bursary amount is awarded according to a student’s PCI/GHI as follows, with effect from AY2023:

Applications for HECB/HEB open at various times of the academic year. Please check here or the Learning Portal for the application window periods and online application form.

The HECB/HEB is valid for one academic year. Reapplication is only allowed during a new academic year. For example, if you were awarded the HECB in AY2023/24, you can reapply in AY2024/25 and not any earlier.

Students may be required to refund the government bursary, either fully or partially, that has been disbursed to them for the academic year, if they are not active students and do not have to pay tuition fees for the semester of study.

Students who receive full scholarship/sponsorship or other financial awards in the same academic year as they are awarded the government bursary may also be required to refund the government bursary disbursed to them, subject to the terms and conditions of the award. Students are required to inform LASALLE if they receive any scholarship/ sponsorship or financial awards during the academic year.

Students receiving the Mendaki TTFS can also apply for the HECB or HEB if they meet the eligibility criteria.

You will need to reapply for the Mendaki TTFS if:
•    You are intermitting your studies for more than one year or
•    You have withdrawn from the programme at LASALLE.

For students who intermit their studies for less than one year, the TTFS will be valid when you resume your studies at LASALLE.

Please approach Mendaki on the appeal and refer to www.mendaki.org.sg for their contact details.

There are two application periods each year for LASALLE students to apply for the Mendaki TTFS.  Please refer to www.mendaki.org.sg for more information.

1) June – July
2) November – January

Your previous TTFS for Diploma studies would have expired once you have graduated from your Diploma course. Hence you are required to re-apply for the Mendaki TTFS for your BA studies. Please refer to www.mendaki.org.sg for more information.

PCI : Total gross income of family members at the same address
Total number of family members

Family members include : 
a)  Immediate family members (i.e. parents, siblings, spouses and children);
b) Non-immediate family members (e.g. grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins) who are living at the same address as the applicant.

GHI Includes employee’s CPF contributions, income contributions from self-employment, business or salaried employment which includes basic salary, allowances, overtime pay and other sources of income such as rent, pension etc.

If bonuses are declared, these are calculated as one twelfth of the annual wage supplements and bonuses received in the last 12 months.

The monthly financial support from divorced/separated parent or spouse such as alimony and contributions to support children/household and National Service (NS) allowance earned by NSF are not included.

Upon the acceptance of all terms and conditions of the scholarship/bursary the funds will be divided equally across two semesters and credited to the recipient’s school fee account in August (for semester 1 fees) and November/December (for semester 2 fees) each year.

Upon the acceptance of all terms and conditions of the government bursary, the funds will be divided equally across two semesters and be credited to the recipient’s school fee account within one month.

In the event that there are any outstanding tuition fees and/or miscellaneous fees, the bursary will be used to settle these outstanding fees. The balance amount from the bursary, if any, will then be credited to the recipient’s bank account.

The College reserves the right to revoke or amend the scholarship or bursary award when a recipient intermits or withdraws from his/her studies, changes his/her course or mode of study or any other circumstances as deemed appropriate by the College. The recipient may be required to refund the awarded amount in part or in full under such circumstances.