Office of Student Services CHED REGIONAL OFFICES
STUDY GRANT DIVISION
CHEDRO 1
ISABEL F. INLAYO, CESO III
Government Center, Sevilla,
Director IV City of San Fernando, La Union
TelNo +63(072)242-0238/5017; 700-2569
NENA B. ASINGJO, Ph.D. TeleFax +63(02)242-2750
Chief Education Program Specialist
CHEDRO 2
CYNTHIA Q. HERNANDEZ, M.M. Regional Devt Center, Carig,
Tuguegarao City, Cagayan
Supervising Education Program Specialist TelNo +63(078)844-4872; 846-3635
TeleFax +63(078)846-4887
GRACE P. PEDRAJAS, M.M. CHEDRO 3
Senior Education Program Specialist Regional Devt Center, Maimpis,
City of San Fernando, Pampanga
YVONE L. DE VERA, MBA TelNo +63(045)455-1662; 436-1846 to 47
Senior Education Program Specialist
CHEDRO 4A
CHRISTIAN M. ALBERTO 2nd Floor, HEDC Bldg., CP Garcia Ave, Diliman, QC
Senior Education Program Specialist TelNo +63(02)332-4734; 332-3943
CHEDRO 4B
ELIZABETH L. MAGLANOC
2nd Floor, HEDC Bldg., CP Garcia Ave, Diliman, QC
Education Program Specialist II TelNo +63(02)386-4781
CHEDRO 5
MARIA CHRISTINA G. SIMBULAN, M.M.
CHEDRO Bldg, EMS Barrio South,
Education Program Specialist II Brgy2, Legaspi City
TelNo +63(052)481-5096; 820-4813
FaxNo +63(052)481-5095
ROGELIO M. MORENO
CHEDRO 6
Education Program Specialist II
12 Washington St., Jaro, Iloilo
DONALD I. BUENA AGUA YOURI C. SAN JOSE TelNo +63(033)508-8852
Education Program Specialist I Education Program Specialist I
TeleFax +63(033)320-6976; 329-5955
CHEDRO 7
ESTRELLITA C. GUIANG DENNIS DON E. LAWIS National Government Center, Sudlon,
Lahug, Cebu City
Administrative Assistant III Data Controller TelNo +63(032)414-9194 to 95
CHED ARMM
2/F DILG 12 Bldg., ARMM Compound, Cotabato City
TelNo +63(064)421-9575
Ver08.29.2013
Education Accessible to All
CHEDRO 8
Cor. Real Street and Calanipawan Road,
Sagkahan, Tacloban City
TelNo +63(053)523-7437
TeleFax +63(053)523-4034
CHEDRO 9
Polytechnic Compound,
Baliwasan Chico, Zamboanga City
TelNo +63(062)991-7648; 991-8974, 991-7080
FaxNo +63(062)991-7649
CHEDRO 10
Archbishop Hayes St., Cagayan de Oro City
(Beside Xavier University)
TelNo +63(08822)71-1231;
TeleFax +63(08822)72-4180
STUDENT
CHEDRO 11
Loyola St. Obrero, Davao City
FINANCIAL
TelNo +63(082)295-3418 local 108
CHEDRO 12
ASSISTANCE
Carpenter Hills, Koronadal City
TeleFax +63(083)520-1011
CHED National Capital Region
PROGRAMS
2nd Floor, HEDC Bldg., CP Garcia Ave, Diliman, QC
TelNo +63(02)468-0213; 441-1224 / 0453;
441-0879 / 0985
(StuFAPs)
CHED Cordillera Administrative Region
BSU Compound, La Trinidad, Benguet
TelNo +63(074)422-2415,FaxNo +63(074)422-2418
(CMO No. 56, s. 2012)
CHEDRO CARAGA
CSU, Ampayon, Butuan City
TelNo +63(085)342-5253; 815-2429
TeleFax +63(085)815-0831
Commission on Higher Education
OFFICE OF STUDENT SERVICES
3rd Floor HEDC Bldg., C.P. Garcia Avenue, Diliman, Q.C.
TeleFax No. (02) 988-0001
TelNos. (02) 382-5473, 441-1220
Trunkline Nos. 441-1404/441-1257/441-1149/441-1261/
441-1260/441-1258/441-0927
Email address: oss@ched.gov.ph
 Revised Implementing Guidelines
for the Student Financial Assistance Programs (StuFAPs)
of the Commission on Higher Education (CHED)
CHED Memorandum Order No. 56, series of 2012
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:
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, enrolled 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 minorities, members of the hill tribes and senior
citizens, if qualified.
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
minorities, members of the hill tribes 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)
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)
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. Duly certified High School Report Card for third year and grades for
the first three grading periods for fourth year;
2. Latest Income Tax Return (ITR), Certificate of Tax Exemption or Copy
of Contract or proof of income of parents/guardian from BIR;
3. 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
RULES TO BE OBSERVED BY SCHOLARS &GRANTEES
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.