PTPTN (Perbadanan Tabung Pendidikan Tinggi Nasional) was established on 1st July 1997 by the Malaysian government to provide financial assistance to students pursuing higher education. The main purpose of PTPTN is to offer affordable student loans to help students cover tuition fees and living expenses, making higher education more accessible to all Malaysians.
Course Registered with PTPTN
Terms & Conditions for Applying for PTPTN Loan
To be eligible for a PTPTN education loan, applicants must fulfil the following requirements:
1. General Eligibility
✅ Malaysian citizen.
✅ Aged 45 years and below at the time of application.
✅Must have an active SSPN Prime (Skim Simpanan Pendidikan Nasional) account and personal Maybank account.
✅Obtain the letter of offer from INTI College Sabah by fulfilling the entry eligibility requirements set by the Ministry of Higher Education Malaysia (MOHE) and the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA).
✅ Enrolled in a full-time diploma, degree, or equivalent program.
✅The course must be approved and accredited by MQA, JPA, or a relevant professional body.
2. Loan Application Requirements
✅ Must apply within the application period set by PTPTN.
✅Students must not be receiving full sponsorship from any other organization (e.g., JPA, MARA,Biasiswa Yayasan Sabah).
✅Upload required documents, including offer letter, identification documents, and income verification (if applicable).
✅Pay stamp duty (RM20) and digital signature fee (RM5) during the agreement signing process.
Additional Notes
Eligibility
The loan amount level is determined based on the eligibility below:
ELIGIBILITY |
ENTITLEMENT |
If the student or the guardian is listed as a recipient of Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) |
Maximum loan amount |
Family income does not exceed RM8,000.00 (not listed in STR data) |
75% of the maximum loan |
Family income exceeds RM8,000.00 (not listed in STR data) |
50% of the maximum loan |
General Guide (Full-Time Programmes)
Education Level |
Total Loan Amount (Per Year) |
||
Maximum (RM) |
75% (RM) |
50% (RM) |
|
Diploma |
6,800 |
5,100 |
3,400 |
Bachelor’s degree (Arts) |
13,600 |
10,200 |
6,800 |
*This information can be found on the official website at https://myptptn.ptptn.gov.my.
Loan Disbursement
PTPTN Loan - Suspension of Loan
Termination of Loan
Additional Notes