What is UTAP?

UTAP is a training benefit for NTUC members to fund their cost of training. This benefit is to motivate more NTUC members to go for skills upgrading. NTUC union member can claim from UTAP funding 50% of the unfunded course fee. Unfunded course fee is the balance course fee payable after applying government subsidy. Enjoy up to $250 *unfunded course fee support when you sign up for courses supported under UTAP. NTUC members aged 40 and above enjoy higher funding support up to $500 each year, capped at 50% of *unfunded course fees, before 31st Mar 2026 for more details, kindly visit: UTAP

UTAP Eligibility Criteria

All NTUC members can apply for UTAP. However, the following criteria must be met to be eligible for UTAP :

Paid-up NTUC membership before course started, throughout whole course duration and at the point of claim
Course by training provider must be supported under UTAP, and training must start within the supported period
Course must not be fully funded through company sponsorship or other types of fund
You must achieve a minimum of 75% attendance for each application and sat for all prescribed examination(s), if any
UTAP application must be submitted within 6 months after course completion

How to Claim UTAP Fund?

Step 1: Click on ‘Search Course’ under the “Skills Upgrade Available" tab to find out if the course and training provider is supported under UTAP.

Step 2: Register for the course with the training provider and attend training. For course information and enrolment, please contact the training provider.

Step 3: Log in to the U Portal account to submit the UTAP application. NTUC Members should apply for their UTAP claim within 6 months after the course ends. Late applications will be rejected.