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Existing requirements and arrangements (applicable to CEF courses that commence before 1 April 2019) |
Enhancement measures (applicable to CEF courses that commence on or after 1 April 2019) |
- Subsidy Ceiling
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- Co-payment Ratios by Learner
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- 20% of the course fee (applicable for the first $10,000); and
- 40% of the course fee (applicable for the second $10,000)
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- Currently Closed CEF Accounts
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- Nullified upon closing of individual CEF accounts
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- To be re-activated
- May re-apply for the unused balance, with co-payment ratio of 20% by learner
- Will be given an additional subsidy of $10,000, with co-payment ratio of 40% by learner
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- Age Limit
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- Between 18 and 65
[Note : Before reaching the age of 66]
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- Between 18 and 70
[Note: Before reaching the age of 71]
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- Validity Period, Maximum Number of Claims and Other Administrative Arrangements
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Validity period of CEF accounts |
- Four years since the opening of CEF accounts
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Maximum number of CEF claim submissions |
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Application procedures |
- To submit the application for opening an account before commencement of the applicant's first CEF course
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- To submit application for opening an account together with application for the first reimbursement claim after the successful completion of the applicant's first CEF course
[Note: Applicants are required to submit their reimbursement claims within one year upon successful completion of a CEF course.]
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