Commission on Higher Education

OFFICE OF STUDENT SERVICES

STUDENT

FINANCIAL

ASSISTANCE

PROGRAMS

(StuFAPs) (CMO No. 56, s. 2012)

3rd Floor HEDC Bldg., C.P. Garcia Avenue, Diliman, Q.C.

Tel. No. 385-4388 TeleFax No. 441-1220

Trunkline Nos: 441-1149, 441-1258, 441-0927

local 110, 175, 179, 180, 181, 183, 184 Email address: oss@ched.gov.ph

Office of Student Services

STUDY GRANT DIVISION

Education Accessible to All

CHED REGIONAL OFFICES

CHEDRO 1 CHEDRO 8

Dr. Caridad O. Abuan, Director IV

Government Center, Sevilla,

City of San Fernando, La Union

TelNo +63(072)242-0238/5017; 700-2569

TeleFax +63(02)242-2750

Dr. Libertad P. Garcia,

Acting Director, Office of the Director IV

Cor. Real Street and Calanipawan Road,

Sagkahan, Tacloban City

TelNo +63(053)523-7437

TeleFax +63(053)523-4034

CHEDRO 2 CHEDRO 9

Dr. Evelyn L. Pascua, Director IV

Regional Dev’t Center, Carig,

Tuguegarao City, Cagayan

TelNo +63(078)844-4872; 846-3635

TeleFax +63(078)846-4887

Dr. Emmylou B. Yanga, Director IV

Polytechnic Compound,

Baliwasan Chico, Zamboanga City

TelNo +63(062)991-7648; 991-8974, 991-7080

FaxNo +63(062)991-7649

CHEDRO 3 CHEDRO 10

Dr. Virginia D. Akiate, Director IV

Regional Dev’t Center, Maimpis,

City of San Fernando, Pampanga

TelNo +63(045)455-1662; 436-1846 to 47

Dr. Zenaida G. Gersana, Director IV

Archbishop Hayes St., Cagayan de Oro City

(Beside Xavier University)

TelNo +63(08822)71-1231;

TeleFax +63(08822)72-4180

CHEDRO 4A CHEDRO 11

Dr. Leonida S. Calagui, Director IV

2nd Floor, HEDC Bldg., CP Garcia Ave, Diliman, QC

TelNo +63(02)332-4734; 332-3943

Trunkline: +63(02)441-1149; 441-1258; 441-0927

LocalNos 106; 137; 140

Dr. Raul C. Alvarez, Jr., Acting Director IV

Loyola St. Obrero, Davao City

TelNo +63(082)295-3418 local 108

CHEDRO 4B CHEDRO 12

Dr. Teoticia C. Taguibao,

OIC-Office of the Director IV

2nd Floor, HEDC Bldg., CP Garcia Ave, Diliman, QC

TelNo +63(02)386-4781

Trunkline: +63(02)441-1149; 441-1258; 441-0927

LocalNos 143; 138

Dr. Maximo C. Aljibe, Director IV

Carpenter Hills, Koronadal City

TeleFax +63(083)520-1011

CHEDRO 5 CHED National Capital Region

Dr. Freddie T. Bernal, Director IV

CHEDRO Bldg, EMS Barrio South,

Brgy2, Legaspi City

TelNo +63(052)481-5096; 820-4813

FaxNo +63(052)481-5095

Dr. Catherine Q. Castañeda, Director IV

2nd Floor, HEDC Bldg., CP Garcia Ave, Diliman, QC

TelNo +63(02)468-0213; 441-1224 / 0453;

441-0879 / 0985

Trunkline: +63(02)441-1149; 441-1258; 441-0927

LocalNos 161; 133; 132; 131; 128

CHEDRO 6 CHED Cordillera Administrative Region

Dr. Virginia P. Resurreccion, Director IV

12 Washington St., Jaro, Iloilo

TelNo +63(033)508-8852

TeleFax +63(033)320-6976; 329-5955

Ms. Luisa S. Valencia,

OIC-Office of the Director IV

BSU Compound, La Trinidad, Benguet

TelNo +63(074)422-2415,FaxNo +63(074)422-2418

CHEDRO 7 CHEDRO CARAGA

Dr. Amelia A. Biglete, Director IV

National Government Center, Sudlon,

Lahug, Cebu City

TelNo +63(032)414-9194 to 95

Dr. Isabela L. Mahler, Director IV

CSU, Ampayon, Butuan City

TelNo +63(085)342-5253; 815-2429

TeleFax +63(085)815-0831

CHED ARMM

Dr. Norma M. Sharief, Regional Chairman

2/F DILG 12 Bldg., ARMM Compound, Cotabato City

TelNo +63(064)421-9575

NENA B. ASINGJO, Ph.D.

Chief Education Program Specialist

CYNTHIA Q. HERNANDEZ, M.M.

Supervising Education Program Specialist

ISABEL F. INLAYO, CESO III

Director IV

DONALD I. BUENA AGUA

Education Program Specialist I

YOURI C. SAN JOSE

Education Program Specialist I

ESTRELLITA C. GUIANG

Administrative Assistant III

DENNIS DON E. LAWIS

Data Controller

GRACE P. PEDRAJAS, M.M.

Senior Education Program Specialist

YVONE L. DE VERA, MBA

Senior Education Program Specialist

CHRISTIAN M. ALBERTO, M.M.

Senior Education Program Specialist

ROGELIO M. MORENO

Education Program Specialist II

MARIA CHRISTINA G. SIMBULAN, M.M.

Education Program Specialist II

ELIZABETH L. MAGLANOC

Education Program Specialist II

Revised Implementing Guidelines

for the Student Financial Assistance Programs (StuFAPs)

of the Commission on Higher Education (CHED)

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

1) Must be a Filipino citizen of good moral character.

2) Must not be more than 30 years of age at the time of

application except for senior citizens.

3) Must be a high school graduate or a candidate for graduation.

4) Must have a combined annual gross income of

parents/guardian not to exceed Three Hundred Thousand

Pesos (PhP300,000.00).

5) Must not be a recipient of any government scholarship and

financial assistance.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES & DOCUMENTARY

REQUIREMENTS

The student applicants for the scholarship programs, SNPLP and all other

Grants-in-Aid programs except CSSGP, DCP and OPAPP-CHED Study Grant

Program, submit to CHED Regional Office concerned the accomplished CHED

StuFAPs Application Form (OSS Form 1) with the following documentary

requirements for evaluation purposes:

1. Accomplished StuFAPs Application OSS Form 1;

2. Duly certified High School Report Card for third year and grades

for the first three grading periods for fourth year;

3. Latest Income Tax Return (ITR), Certificate of Tax Exemption or

Copy of Contract or proof of income of parents/guardian from

BIR;

4. Certificate of good moral character from the high school

principal/guidance counselor.

In the case of student applicants for the following StuFAPs, they shall apply

directly to the office/agency concerned:

•DCP Department of National Defense

•OPAPP-CHED Study Grant Program Office of Presidential Adviser

on Peace Process

•CSSGPCD House of Representatives

•CSSGP Office of the Senate

SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMS

FULL MERIT (FS). This refers to the State Scholarship Program (SSP)

intended for graduating high school students whose general

weighted average (GWA) is at least 90% in the third year and at

least 90% in the first three grading periods of the fourth year. They

are to enroll either in public or private HEIs. (Php30,000.00)

HALF MERIT (HS). This refers to the Private Education Student

Financial Assistance (PESFA) intended for graduating high school

students whose GWA is at least 85% in the third year and at least

85% in the first three grading periods of the fourth year. They are

to enroll in degree programs in private HEIs. (Php15,000.00)

The above scholarship programs can also be availed by students

belonging to the following: persons with disabilities (PWDs), solo

parents and their dependents, members of cultural minority,

members of the hill tribe and senior citizens, if qualified.

STUDENT LOAN PROGRAM

STUDY-NOW-PAY-LATER-PLAN (SNPLP). This educational loan is

intended to provide financial assistance to deserving students

who are enrolled or to enroll in a degree program at any

curriculum year level in private HEIs. The revised guidelines

pertaining thereto are contained in existing CHED Memorandum

Order. (Php15,000.00)

GRANT-IN-AID PROGRAMS

TULONG DUNONG (TD). This is intended for graduating high school

students whose GWA is at least 80% in the third year and at

least 80% in the first three grading periods of the fourth year.

This program can be availed by students belonging to the

following: persons with disabilities (PWDs), solo parents and their

dependents, members of cultural minority, members of the hill

tribe and senior citizens, if qualified. (Php12,000.00)

DND-CHED-PASUC STUDY GRANT (DCP). This is intended for qualified

dependents of military personnel of the Armed Forces of the

Philippines who were killed in action, discharged due to complete

disability combat related and those who are in active service

subject to admission requirements of accepting State

Universities and Colleges (SUCs). The specific guidelines

pertaining thereto are contained in the Implementing Rules and

Regulations of the Department of National Defense (DND) –

CHED – Philippine Association of State Universities and Colleges

(PASUC). (Php5,000.00)

OPAPP-CHED Study Grant Program. This is intended for authenticated

or amnestied former rebel and individual members of groups

with existing peace agreements with the government or their

next of kin who cannot afford to study in college due to financial

constraints. Only one slot can be availed by the qualified former

rebel or his/her designated qualified next of kin beneficiary. The

specific guidelines pertaining thereto are contained in the Joint

Memorandum Circular of CHED and The Office of Presidential

Adviser on Peace Process (OPAPP). (Php10,000.00)

CHED SPECIAL STUDY GRANT PROGRAM FOR CONGRESSIONAL

DISTRICTS (CSSGPCD). This is intended for poor and deserving

students from the different Congressional Districts and those

recommended by Party Lists. They are to enroll in degree

programs at any curriculum year level, preferably in public HEIs.

(Php5,000.00)

CHED SENATE STUDY GRANT PROGRAM (CSSGP). This is intended for

poor and deserving students selected by the Office of the

Senators. They are to enroll in degree programs at any

curriculum year level, preferably in public HEIs. (Php5,000.00)

In consonance with the mandate of the Commission on

Higher Education as provided for in Article XIV, Section 1 of the

Philippine Constitution “to protect and promote the right of all

citizens to quality education at all levels and shall take

appropriate steps to make such education accessible to all”

and Article XIV, section 2(3) “to establish and maintain a

system of scholarship grants, student loan programs,

subsidies, and other incentives which shall be available to

deserving students in both public and private schools,

especially to the underprivileged”, the Commission en Banc

approved the Revised Implementing Guidelines for the CHED

Student Financial Assistance Programs (StuFAPs) by virtue of

Resolution No. 638-2012 dated December 19, 2012.

OBJECTIVES

The general objective of the revised guidelines is to

rationalize the administration and implementation of CHED

Student Financial Assistance Programs (StuFAPs). Specifically,

it aims to:

1. Select the poor and deserving scholars/grantees;

2. Ensure that the scholars/grantees are enrolled in duly

authorized higher education institutions (HEIs) and in

identified priority programs; and

3. Ascertain that the StuFAPs are properly administered and

implemented.

COVERAGE

The revised guidelines shall apply to the following programs:

Scholars and grantees shall observe the following rules:

a. Enroll in duly authorized HEIs and in identified priority programs;

b. Maintain a GWA of 2.5. B or 80% for scholars and passing grade

for grantees;

c. Carry a full semester load and finish within the normal duration of

the course or curricular program;

d. Transfer only in duly authorized HEIs and identified priority

programs upon approval of concerned CHED Regional Office;

e. Allow to defer enrolment during the semester for meritorious

reasons for not more than one academic year in the whole

duration of the academic program; and

f. Shall render at least two (2) years return service within the

Philippines after graduation for Full Merit scholars and one (1)

year for Half Merit scholars.

RULES TO BE OBSERVED BY SCHOLARS &GRANTEES