This document provides information about the Student Financial Assistance Programs (StuFAPs) administered by the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) in the Philippines, including qualification requirements, application procedures, available scholarship and grant programs, rules for scholars and grantees, and objectives of the revised guidelines. It lists the scholarship programs like Full Merit and Half Merit for high-achieving high school students and grant programs like Tulong Dunong and special study grants. The revised guidelines aim to rationalize the administration of StuFAPs and ensure support goes to deserving students enrolled in priority programs at authorized higher education institutions.

1. 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

2. 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