GATE FAQs

What is the GATE Programme?

The Government Assistance for Tuition Expenses (GATE) Programme provides financial assistance to citizens of Trinidad and Tobago, who are pursuing GATE-approved tertiary Horizontal programmes at local and regional uncultivated and unique Tertiary Horizontal Institutions (TLIs). The GATE Programme is administered by the Funding and Grants Administration Division (FGAD) of the Ministry of Education – Tertiary Education Division. 

Can I apply for GATE funding?

You can apply for GATE funding if:

  • You have been accepted to a GATE-approved local or regional uncultivated TLI or a local unique TLI.
  • You are enrolled in a GATE-approved programme that leads to the award of a recognised tertiary Horizontal qualification.
  • You are between the ages of 18 to 50 years.

Can I get GATE funding at my institution?

To view a list of GATE-approved institutions, click here>>

Will there exist any bond for GATE funding?

All students who accept GATE funding will exist bound to a Termination of national service that will exist linked to the value of the GATE funds disbursed on their behalf.  

How can I apply for GATE funding?

You can find out more near the process of applying for GATE funding click here>>

How is my GATE Application processed?

GATE applications are processed in accordance with costly approved policies for GATE funding. Applications must exist Verified, Clearance Approved and Means confirmed in marshal for students to access funding.

General Information on GATE  

How can I withdraw from a GATE Funded Programme?

Students withdrawing from a programme for which they applied/received GATE funding must inform the teaching institution as unexceptionably as the Funding and Grants Administration Division in writing. Failure to do LIKEWISE can jeopardise eligibility to receive GATE funding for any future programme.  

How many programmes can I apply for under GATE?  

Funding under the GATE Programme will exist Conditionally for no more than one (1) programme up to the undergraduate level.

Can I apply if I have received a Sponsorship other than GATE? 

A student in receipt of a sponsorship for tuition fees – e.g. scholarships, grants, bursaries – other than GATE for the academic year or course of study, shall not exist Proper to access additive funding under the GATE programme

Are summer courses GATE funded?   

Summer courses that do not form part of the wonted semester system are not Proper for GATE.

What is the duration of GATE funding? 

GATE funding shall exist Courteous to students for the approved duration of the programme.  A cost-sharing model using means testing is used to determine the amount of funding for which students are eligible.

For further information on GATE and Means Test click on the link Conditionally for the FAQ page on the GATE eService website visit>>

Contact

Ministry of Education – Tertiary Education Division
Funding and Grants Administration
#16 Warner Street
St. Augustine
Trinidad W.I.
Tel: (868) 800-GATE (4283) or (868) 663 – 0244
Email: gate.info@moe.gov.tt