PTPTN is a Malaysian education financing scheme that provides loans to students pursuing higher education locally. It allows students to fully or partially finance their tuition and living costs. This provides more opportunities for tertiary study. However, loan recipients must begin repaying their loans six months after graduating, with monthly payments for a set period. Failure to repay loans can result in blacklisting and being barred from leaving Malaysia. While PTPTN improves access to education, some students use the funds improperly and repayment has been an issue, with over 30% of some borrowers in default.