Get The Support You Need With DSWD’s Educational Assistance

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) in the Philippines is committed to providing support for financially challenged Filipino students to pursue their education. To achieve this goal, they have recently launched a new link for their Educational Assistance Program. This program provides financial aid to eligible students to help cover their educational expenses. If you’re a student facing financial constraints, read on to discover how this program can help you achieve your academic goals. By clicking on the link provided below, you can learn more about the program and how to apply. Don’t let financial constraints hinder your academic pursuits – take advantage of this opportunity to receive the assistance you need to achieve your educational goals.

ABOUT DSWS EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE

DSWD Secretary Erwin Tulfo has officially announced that DSWD Educational Assistance will be distributed to qualified indigent students every Saturday until September 24, 2022. The details of the announcement are listed in this article.

It is recommended that you register via email and avoid walk-ins to avoid crowding. Wait for an email confirmation from the DSWD before going to the Central Office.

Video Announcement of DSWD Secretary Erwin Tulfo regarding DWSD Educational Assistance

EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE PAYOUT LOCATIONS

DSWD CENTRAL OFFICE
Time: 7 AM Onwards
Dates: Every Saturday from August 20,27; September 3,10,17,24
FIELD OFFICES will serve residents who live outside of the NCR.

WHAT IS AICS

Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situation.

WHAT IS DSWD EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE

Educational Assistance is financial assistance provided by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) under the AICS (Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situation) program.

This support is intended to help students pay for school-related expenses such as school fees, supplies, projects, and allowances.

WHO ARE THE STUDENTS IN CRISIS

The following are some examples of students in crisis.

Breadwinner
Working Student
Orphan or abandoned person living with relatives

Child of a solo parent
Parents are unemployed
Child of an OFW

Child of an HIV victim
Victim of abuse
Victim of a calamity or disaster

EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE PAYOUT

₱1,000 for Elementary
₱2,000 for High School
₱3,000 for Senior High School

₱4,000 for Vocational or College
* A family can receive educational assistance for a maximum of three people.

TWO WAYS TO GET EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE

WALK-IN
Visit the Central Office or one of the Field Offices.

EMAIL
Send an email request to CIU.CO@DWSD.GOV.PH

Important!
Wait for an email confirmation from the DSWD before going to the Central Office to avoid crowds. The date and location of your assistance, as well as the documents you must bring, will be stated in the email.

REQUIREMENTS FOR GETTING A PAYOUT

Proof of enrollment.

Authorization letter (if the applicant is not available).
Valid ID of parent or guardian, as well as students in college or taking vocational courses who will receive the educational assistance.

OPENING HOURS

Cental Office Crisis Intervention Division: 7 a.m. until all clients for the day have been served.

File Offices: 8 a.m. until all clients for the day have been served.

OTHER INFORMATION

Educational assistance is provided only once in every school year.
A family can receive educational assistance for a maximum of three people.

LOCATION OF DSWD FIELD OFFICES

The DSWD Field Office Address and Contact Information by Region, as well as other information and announcements on their respective Facebook pages, can be found by clicking on the links.

If the information you’re looking for is unavailable, get in touch with them via their messenger service or give them a call straight away at the numbers indicated on their contact page.

Region I – Ilocos Region