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Information on Perbadanan Tabung Pendidikan Tinggi Nasional (PTPTN) Loan

Eligibility

Applicant must :

• Be a Malaysian
• Not be recipients of other loans or scholarships at the same time
• Have SPM with at least 3 credits
• Posses other recognised certificates to qualify for a degree programme: STPM, A-Levels, UEC, SAM, AUSMAT, CPU, CIMP, UCSI University Foundation, Local Matriculation or Recognised Diploma
• Enrol in an IPTS that offers a full-time degree or diploma course that is approved by MQA and JPS

Other Criteria :

• For students applying for a second time, loans extended earlier by PTPTN must be fully settled prior to a fresh application
• Balance of study upon application must not be less than 1 year
• Savings in SSPN (Skim Simpanan Pendidikan Nasional) has to be made starting from 1 January 2008

SSPN Savings Requirements
Income Group	RM 2000 & below	RM 2001 & above
Savings	RM 500	RM 3000

Other Application guidelines:
No. Matrix: Student ID
Kod Institusi Pengajian (a.k.a. Institution Code): WA1


Programmes Eligible for PTPTN Loan

Programmes eligible for PTPTN loans are:

Faculty of Medical Sciences
Doctor of Medicine	454W
Bachelor of Pharmacy (Hons.)	523W
Diploma in Nursing	449W
Bachelor in Nursing (Hons.)	437W
Faculty of Applied Sciences
Bachelor of Science (Hons.) Biotechnology	376W
BSc. (Hons.) Food Science & Nutrition	424W
Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment
Diploma in Electrical & Electronic Engineering	501W
B.Eng. (Hons.) Electrical & Electronic Engineering	423W
B.Eng. (Hons.) Communication & Electronic Engineering	427W
B.Eng. (Hons.) in Mechatronic Engineering	598W
Bachelor of Arts (Hons.) in Interior Architecture	553W
Bachelor of Science (Hons.) in Architecture Technology	554W
Diploma in Architectural Studies	560W
Diploma in Interior Architecture	559W
Faculty of Management and Information Technology
Diploma in Management	425W
Diploma in Logistic Management	370W
B.A. (Hons) Business Administration	163W
Bachelor of Arts (Hons.) Marketing	378W
Bachelor of Arts (Hons.) Accounting & Finance	379W
Bachelor of Arts (Hons.) Accounting	380W
Diploma in Information Technology	448W
B.Sc (Hons.) Business Information System	162W
Bachelor of Science (Hons.) Computing	384W
Bachelor of Science (Hons.) in Mobile Computing	825W
Bachelor of Arts (Hons.) Event & Tourism Management	827W
Bachelor of Arts (Hons.) Logistic Management	826W
Faculty of Music, Social Sciences and Design
Bachelor of Arts (Hons.) in Psychology	393W
Bachelor of Arts (Hons.) in Mass Communication	422W
Bachelor of Arts (Hons.) in English Language & Communication	500W
Bachelor of Music (Hons.) Contemporary	374W
Bachelor of Music (Hons.) Classical	375W

PTPTN Form

The form can be purchased from the UCSI University Counselling Centre at a cost of RM5. The PTPTN application form will be available on sale during the following months only:

• 01 January - 15 January
• 25 April - 05 May
• 01 June - 15 June
• 01 October - 15 October

Alternatively, students may also purchase the form from PTPTN directly:

ONE STOP CENTRE PTPTN
Unit 1 & 2A, 2B,
Level 2, Stesen Sentral Kuala Lumpur
50470 Kuala Lumpur
Hotline PTPTN: 03-2092 7788


Application and Submission of Documents

Please use 2B pencil only when filling up the application form. The PTPTN form must be completed and attached with certified documents as stated below:

• Photocopy of Identity Card
• Letter of Acceptance from UCSI University (will be provided by the institution)
• Certified copy of SPM and STPM / Levels / UEC / SAM / AUSMAT / CPU / CIMP / UCSI University Foundation / Local Matriculation / Recognised Diploma's results
• A photocopy of the first page of applicant's bank account passbook. If the account passbook is not available, please provide account statement from the bank (CIMB Bank only).
• Parent's Borang B / Pay Slip (2 months)
• Skim Simpanan Pendidikan Nasional (SSPN) MUST be enclosed with either one of SSPN account opening proof (SSPN’s membership card copy / SSPN's account statement / SSPN’s deposit slip / printed SSPN account statement from the PTPTN website)

* In the case of parents who do not have a Borang J / Borang B / Pay Slip, please fill up form PTPTN (PP) 1/99 Pin. 1 (this form is attached with the application form). All photocopied documents and PTPTN Declaration form can only be certified & witnessed by:

• Pengetua / Guru Besar Sekolah (Sekolah Kerajaan Sahaja)
• Penghulu/ Penggawa/ Tuai Rumah/ Ketua Kaum/ Mukim Bertauliah
• Pegawai Kerajaan Kumpulan Pengurusan dan Professional (dahulunya Kumpulan A)
• Pengamal Undang-undang/ Pesuruhjaya Sumpah
• Jaksa Pendamai/ Ahli Majlis Mesyuarat Kerajaan Negeri (Ahli EXCO)

Loan Amount

The amount approved is based on parent's / guardian’s monthly income. Loan amount to be allocated to each applicant is subject to PTPTN’s approval as listed below:

Income Group	RM5,001 and above	RM3001-RM5,000	RM3,000 and below
	Tuition fee only	Partial loan	Full loan
First Degree - Engineering & Science	RM10,000	RM13,000*	RM16,000*
First Degree - Business & Arts	RM10,000	RM13,000	RM16,000
Diploma - Engineering & Science **	RM8,000	RM8,000	RM8,000
Diploma - Business & Arts	RM8,000	RM8,000	RM8,000
Bachelor of Pharmacy	RM20,000	RM20,000	RM20,000
Doctor of Medicine	RM30,000	RM30,000	RM30,000

* Not inclusive of RM500 incentive
** Diploma in Nursing & Bachelor of Nursing loan amount is RM20,000


Submission of Applications

As required by PTPTN, all applications must be submitted via UCSI University. Please submit all applications to Ms. Fatmawati at +603 - 9101 8880 ext 3200 or email fatmawati@ucsi.edu.my (Marketing Department) for verification.

Dates for submission of application to UCSI University:

• 05 - 15 February
• 05 - 15 May
• 05 - 15 July
• 05 - 15 November

Late applications will NOT be entertained


Processing

All loan applications shall be forwarded by UCSI University to PTPTN for processing on the following dates:

• 28 February 2008
• 31 May
• 31 July
• 30 November

The processing of loan applications normally takes between 2-3 months. Disbursement of loan occurs in the month of January and May each year. Students are advised to be prepared to cover their own tuition fees till PTPTN disburse the loan.


Academic Performance

PTPTN will stop disbursement under the following circumstances:

• Deferment of studies
• Failure to complete studies within the designated time frame
• Student’s Grade Point Average (GPA) is lower than 2.0 (50%). Before disbursement of the loan, PTPTN will request the University to provide student’s results at the end of each semester. Please take note that PTPTN has the right to discontinue disbursement of the loan if the student’s academic performance deteriorates. Please see the example below:

Semester	CGPA	Status of Payment
May '02	< 2.0	PTPTN will pay
Aug '02	2.0	Stop payment based on May '02 results
Jan '03	< 2.0	Will pay based on Aug'02 results
May '03	2.0	Stop payment based on Jan’03 results

Please note that for those semesters which PTPTN has stopped payment, the payment will not be backdated.


Loan Repayment

PTPTN loans are subject to a 3% service fee per year charged on the outstanding loan amount. Repayment of the loan starts 6 months after graduation or as soon as students have found employment (whichever is earlier). Usually the repayment period for a Science graduates is 240 months (20 years), for an Arts graduates is 180 months (15 years) and for a diploma graduates 120 months (10 years). The repayment can be made to Lembaga Hasil Dalam Negeri (LHDN) by deduction from salary through the employer.


Enquiries / Information

For enquiries, please  Ms. Fatmawati Abdul Fatah at +603 - 9101 8880 ext 3200 or email fatmawati@ucsi.edu.my (Marketing Department).

Note:
The information contained in this brochure has been provided by PTPTN. The information is correct at the time of printing and UCSI University reserves the right to make amendments without prior notice. We will not be held liable for subsequent changes to the information.

Edited by Corporate Communications for contextual and organisational consistency

Last Updated : 22 October 2008