FAQ: Cost & Payment
What is the cost of the notebooks in the NUS Notebook tender?
Click here for more information.
What financing or leasing schemes are available to me?
You can opt for the hire purchase scheme.
What happens if I cannot afford to pay for the notebook?
Please contact the Office of Financial Aid for more information:
Email : https://www.askadmissions.nus.edu.sg/
Tel No. : 6516 2870
Website : http://www.nus.edu.sg/financialaid
Address : University Town
College Avenue West, #01-03 (Stephen Riady Centre)
Singapore 138607
Will my tuition fees be increased because of the NUS Global Campus Project?
No.
Does the notebook belong to me if I opt into this scheme and purchase from the NUS Notebook tender?
Yes, after you have completed all relevant repayments.
Do I have to take up insurance?
You are strongly encouraged to take up insurance for the notebook against fire, theft and accidental damage. You can find information on insurance companies that will insure your notebook on Placing an Order.
Why the need for notebook insurance?
Should you lose or damage your notebook:
• Replacing your lost notebook is a burden to you and your parents.
• Ultimately you are paying a notebook for the price of two.
• Isn’t it inconvenient for you to complete your assignment?
How can the notebook insurance benefit me?
The insurance company will indemnify all losses or damages to the Notebook in accordance to the terms, limits and conditions of the policy.
What is the annual cost of the notebook insurance?
About 2% of the cost of your notebook
| Brand X | S$3,000 |
| Insurance cost of 2% is | S$60.00 |
| GST is 3% | S$1.80 |
| Total | S$61.80 |
I am interested in the NUS Notebook tender, how do I participate (order)?
• Complete the notebook order form. You can get this from the Notebook Centre.
• For Vendor’s Finance Lease, complete the respective vendor’s Finance Lease Form AND Direct Debit Authorization Form.
• Submit the Vendor’s Finance Lease form, together with the original as well as a photocopy of your Identity Card AND matriculation card (front and back), to the Vendor Service Centre.
• Upon receiving the order form and supporting documents, duly completed and signed, the vendor will check your eligibility for the various loan limits. The vendor will then email the confirmation and collection date to you. The notebook will only be distributed AFTER the vendor has obtained the above information and after all the relevant documents have been signed.
• The notebook order form, and vendors’ leasing forms are available from NUS Co-op and on-campus Service Centres.
