Goon Unaware of Free Scholarship for FTrash!

[makapaaa]

And insist on harping on limiting subsidies for Sporns. Such goondus are the reason the FAPee Sell Country Thieves are returned to power election after election.

Jul 6, 2010

SUBSIDISING POSTGRADUATE STUDIES
Why Govt shouldn't

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MR ALVIN Chan wants the Ministry of Education (MOE) to extend subsidies beyond the first master's programme ('MOE's policy that allows only one subsidy for a master's programme is a hurdle', June 22).
Education should ideally be subsidised because of the benefits it brings to the economy.
However, MOE runs a limited budget for all levels of learning. The result of increased subsidies for postgraduate studies is an equal decrease of funds for primary, secondary and basic tertiary education.
As students who undertake postgraduate studies are likely to be earning a higher income, increasing subsidies for higher tertiary education can be seen as regressive, as it redistributes resources from lower-income to higher-income groups.
Increasing subsidies for postgraduate studies will not be an equitable distribution of resources for the MOE, which is charged with providing education for all.
Rather, the problem of high tuition fees might be better mitigated by the provision of interest-free loans or by subsidies from employers who will benefit from the availability of such skills - akin to a scholarship.
Ng Junrong

 

[makapaaa]

Jul 6, 2010

SUBSIDISING POSTGRADUATE STUDIES
Adults can't afford it

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AS A working adult, I cannot afford to upgrade myself although I know I must if I wish to improve my career prospects, earn more and maintain my employability ('MOE's policy that allows only one subsidy for a master's programme is a hurdle', June 22).
The Government cannot assume working adults have the financial means to pay full tuition fees for postgraduate courses.
So if the Government does not wish to subsidise part-time tertiary students, it should consider allowing citizens to use their Central Provident Fund (CPF) savings to finance their dreams.
For a start, allow CPF funds to be used to pay for courses from the polytechnic level upwards. The subsidy from a CPF member's contributions could be partial or full.
I recently asked the National Institute of Education about using my CPF funds to pay the tuition fees of a part-time Master of Arts (Applied Psychology) course it runs.
I was rebuffed, which is puzzling. After all, a government body runs this course, which is relevant to our education system. The degree will help me contribute more positively to the education system.
The official worry about depleting one's CPF funds is unfounded because I would be paying it back, and the chances of doing so are even better as my career prospects, employability and chances of earning a higher wage will all have improved.
Nelson Tan

 

[garlic]

Mr Mah will say "Oh, the money is for you to have a roof over your head in the future"... THE END...

 

[Watchman]

Imagine millions of goons in Singapore glued to their TV .

Unaware of working their life off at underpaid jobs .

Doesn't care much current affairs .

 

[Watchman]

Imagine millions of goons in Singapore glued to their TV .

Unaware of working their life off at underpaid jobs .

Doesn't care much current affairs .

 

[Papsmearer]

And insist on harping on limiting subsidies for Sporns. Such goondus are the reason the FAPee Sell Country Thieves are returned to power election after election.

Jul 6, 2010

SUBSIDISING POSTGRADUATE STUDIES
Why Govt shouldn't

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MR ALVIN Chan wants the Ministry of Education (MOE) to extend subsidies beyond the first master's programme ('MOE's policy that allows only one subsidy for a master's programme is a hurdle', June 22).
Education should ideally be subsidised because of the benefits it brings to the economy.
However, MOE runs a limited budget for all levels of learning. The result of increased subsidies for postgraduate studies is an equal decrease of funds for primary, secondary and basic tertiary education.
As students who undertake postgraduate studies are likely to be earning a higher income, increasing subsidies for higher tertiary education can be seen as regressive, as it redistributes resources from lower-income to higher-income groups.
Increasing subsidies for postgraduate studies will not be an equitable distribution of resources for the MOE, which is charged with providing education for all.
Rather, the problem of high tuition fees might be better mitigated by the provision of interest-free loans or by subsidies from employers who will benefit from the availability of such skills - akin to a scholarship.
Ng Junrong

This retard Ng still does not realise how S'pore works under the PAP. Some Ministry got budget, and some don't. Does he think the Cabinet or the PMO got budget? For them, the budget is the sky, they can suka suka anytime ask for pay raises and get it, that is why there are so many million $ minitards. Does Temasek have a budget for losses, or is it unlimited? Retard Ng does not know the education system is subsidised in every country except S'pore.