DSWD Educational Assistance | Elementary, High School & College

ByEditorial Team

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) is a government agency in the Philippines that provides various educational assistance programs to support the education of qualified students and low-income families.

One of the programs offered by DSWD is the cash assistance program, which helps students with school expenses such as tuition, book allowance, living allowance, and other related expenses. To apply for DSWD educational assistance, applicants must follow a set of steps and provide the required documents. The program has specific requirements, deadlines, and amounts that vary depending on the level of education and the region.

DSWD Educational Assistance Requirements

To apply for the DSWD Educational Assistance 2024, applicants must provide the following documents:

  • School ID card of the student
  • Proof of enrollment
  • Authorization letter (if the applicant is not available)
  • ID of parents or guardians

These documents are necessary to verify the eligibility of the applicant and ensure that the assistance goes to the intended recipient.

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DSWD Educational Assistance Requirements

To apply for DSWD cash assistance, applicants must meet certain requirements:

  • Breadwinner
  • Working student
  • Has no Family / Living with relative
  • Child of a solo parent
  • others with unique circumstances
  • Has parents with no source of living
  • Children of HIV victims
  • Child of Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs)
  • Child of Persons with Disability (PWDs)
  • Victims of Domestic Abuse
  • Victims of natural disasters

These requirements help ensure that the assistance is given to those who need it most.

DSWD Cash Assistance for Students

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) provides cash assistance to students under its Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situations (AICS) program.

The DSWD Educational Assistance program offers financial support ranging from PhP 1,000 to PhP 4,000, depending on the student’s current level of education. Elementary students can receive PhP 1,000, high school students can receive PhP 2,000, senior high school students can receive PhP 3,000, and vocational or college students can receive PhP 4,000.

The DSWD Educational Assistance program is open to all students who meet the eligibility criteria. Students can apply for assistance by visiting the DSWD Central Office or Field Offices near their location, sending an email request to [email protected], or filling out the online application registration form.

Students need to provide the necessary documents for verification and undergo an interview and assessment before they can receive the assistance.

DSWD Educational Assistance Deadline

The deadline for the DSWD Educational Assistance program is September. Applicants are encouraged to join the DSWD Facebook group for updates and the opening of the application process.

How to Apply for DSWD Educational Assistance?

To apply for Educational Assistance, applicants have two options: Walk-In or Email.

For the Walk-In option, applicants can visit the DSWD Central Office or Field Offices. However, each DSWD Field Office handles the application process differently.

Therefore, it is recommended to follow the Facebook official page of each province to get up-to-date information on how to apply.

Here is a list of DSWD Field Offices and their respective educational assistance procedures:

Field Office I – facebook.com/dswdfo1
Field Office II – facebook.com/DSWDDos
Field Office III – facebook.com/dswdfo3
Field Office IV-A – facebook.com/dswdfo4a
Field Office IV-B – facebook.com/dswdfomimaropa
Field Office V – facebook.com/dswdfo5
Field Office VI – facebook.com/dswd06
Field Office VII – facebook.com/dswdfo7
Field Office VIII – facebook.com/dswdeasternvisayas
Field Office IX – facebook.com/dswdfo9
Field Office X – facebook.com/dswdfo10
Field Office XI – facebook.com/dswdfo11
Field Office XII – facebook.com/people/DSWD-XII/100069260497757/
Field Office NCR – facebook.com/dswdfoncr
Field Office CAR – facebook.com/dswdfocar
Field Office CARAGA – facebook.com/dswdcaraga
For the Email option, applicants can send an email request to [email protected]

It is important to note that each field office may have different requirements and procedures. Therefore, applicants are advised to check with their respective DSWD Field Office for more information.

How to Apply DSWD Educational Assistance Via Walk-ins

To apply for DSWD Educational Assistance, beneficiaries can go to the nearest DSWD office and fill out the required documents. Here are the steps to follow before applying for DSWD Cash Assistance:

  • Step 1 – Stay updated with the announcements made by the local DSWD Branch Office. It is important to note that each DSWD office may use different methods to apply for DSWD Educational Assistance. Please check with your local office for more information.
  • Step 2 – Submit the required documents to the officer in charge.
  • Step 3 – Wait for notification and collect the DSWD Cash Assistance on the given period of time or date.

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Apply DSWD Educational Assistance Via E-Mail

Due to the huge crowds, DSWD announced that beneficiaries can apply for Cash Assistance online or by email. Please follow the instructions given below to apply:

  • Step 1 – Send an email to ciu.co.dswd.gov.ph with the required or supporting soft copy of documents.
  • Step 2 – DSWD Cash Assistance can also be applied for through Google form links or by scanning the QR codes provided in the article. Read the article for more information on how to apply.
  • Step 3 – Wait for notification from DSWD. The notification will include information such as location, date, time, and where you can receive your DSWD Cash Assistance.
  • Step 4 – Go to your local DSWD office and present the requirements for verification to the DSWD Officer in charge.
  • Step 5 – Collect the Cash Assistance from the DSWD Officer.

It is important to note that the procedures for applying for DSWD Educational Assistance may vary depending on the DSWD office of your province. Therefore, beneficiaries are advised to check with their local office for more information.

DSWD Contact Information

To contact DSWD, individuals may use the following contact information: