CHED i.e., The Commission of Higher Education was established by the government of the Philippines on 18th May 1994. The responsibility of CHED is to regulate and govern all the higher educational institutes and the post-secondary educational programmes conducted in the country. One of the prominent programs is known as the CHED Tulong Dunong Program Under StuFAPs. The program is also known as CHED-TDP. Through the program, the government wants to financially support eligible and qualified students of the Philippines to pursue their education.
The program is conducted yearly with the same motive. Interested students are now waiting for the announcement of the ched.gov.ph Tulong Dunong Program application process. Please note that the officials have completed the application process in August 2024 and the deadline is yet to be announced. Individuals who have ensured their eligibility can apply online to get the benefits of the program. Read the following article till the end and get updates on the eligibility, benefits and more.
CHED Tulong Dunong Program Under StuFAPs
The Department of Budget and Management has collaborated with the Commission of Higher Education and now offering scholarship grants to help students financially to cover their educational and tuition expenses. Under the CHED Tulong Dunong Program, the officials try to target newly enrolled grantees and try to enrol them in the programs recognized by the CHED at State Universities and Colleges (SUCs), Private Higher Education Institutions (Private HEIs) and Local Universities and Colleges (LUCs) with Certificate of Program Compliance (COPC).
The application window remains open for a limited number of days. After the deadline, no individuals will be able to submit the application form. Please note that officials will accept applications from eligible students only.
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Required Eligibility Criteria for CHED TDP Scholarship
The officials have set some eligibility conditions for the program which ensures that the targeted audience is getting the most benefits from the program. The following are the required eligibility conditions to apply for the CHED Tulong Dunong Program:
- Interested individuals must be Filipino citizens to become eligible.
- Applicants must be enrolled in any first undergraduate degree program which must be also included in the registry of Programs and institutions of CHED.
- Applicants must not be a recipient of TDP grants, Tertiary Education Subsidy i.e., TES or any Student Financial Assistance Program which is funded by the national government. Please note that the Free Higher Education program in the previous academic year has been exempted from this condition.
- The income of the student’s family must be below the income set by the officials for the above-mentioned program.
Requirements for the CHED Tulong Dunong Program Under StuFAPs
There are certain documents and details which will be needed while applying for the CHED Tulong Dunong Program Under StuFAPs. The following are the details of the required documents:
| Tulong Dunong Program-Tertiary Education Subsidy (TDP-TES) Application Form |
| Certified True Copy/ Electronically Generated Certificate of Enrolment (COE) or Certificate of Registration (COR) showing the number of units enrolled as an enrollment proof. |
| Certificate of Indigency as income proof which must be signed by the Punong Barangay where the applicant lives. |
| Two photocopies of current and valid School ID – front and back. |
| One piece of 1×1 picture. |
| Accomplished TDP-TES Grant Program Form available at the CITY HALL SATELLITE OFFICE upon submission of the previous documentary requirements. |
Income Requirements
| The latest copy of the contract or proof of income for the children of OFW and Seafarers |
| The latest Income Tax Return (ITR) and a Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) Form 2316 for fixed income earners’ parents/guardians if employed. |
| A Certificate of Indigence/ Case Study from the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD). |
| A Certificate of Tax Exemption from the BIR for unemployed parents/ guardians. |
| A Certificate of Indigence from the Barangay. |
How to Apply Online for the ched.gov.ph Tulong Dunong Program?
In the following section, readers will get detailed information regarding the application process which can be followed by individuals to apply for the CHED Tulong Dunong Program. Below is the step-by-step guide to complete the application submission process:
- Start the process by getting the application form from the respective regional office or CHED/ DMB portal.
- Afterwards, start entering the requested details on the application form.
- Carefully enter the correct details such as personal, educational, income and more.
- Move towards the next stage only after confirming the details entered in the first stage.
- Once, all the details are entered in the application form, attach the required documents.
- Make sure all of the documents are correct and clear.
- Go through the whole application form carefully and submit it to complete the ched.gov.ph Tulong Dunong Program application process.
CHED Tulong Dunong Program Benefits
Under the mentioned CHED Tulong Dunong Scholarship Program, qualified applicants will get access to a range of benefits which has been designed to support their tertiary education journey. Let’s take a look at the benefits mentioned below:
- Grantees or student beneficiaries are eligible to get a grant of fifteen thousand pesos (Php 15,000) every academic year.
- This financial assistance has been designed to financially support tertiary education expenses, including school fees or tuition expenses.
- Along with this, the grant will offer a living allowance to assist students manage their day-to-day expenses while continuing their education.
Frequently Asked Questions
When will the officials release the application form for the CHED Tulong Dunong Program?
According to the official announcement, the officials released the application form in August 2024. The application process is still in operation so interested ones can apply online for the above-mentioned program.
What documents are needed for Continuing Beneficiaries for the CHED Tulong Dunong Program?
The following are the documents which will be needed for continuing beneficiaries:
1. Certified True Copy/ Electronically Generated Certificate of Enrolment (COE) or Certificate of Registration (COR) showcasing the number of units enrolled as enrollment proof.
2. Certified True Copy of Leave of Absence (LOA) offered to the HEI for students returning after not enrolling for one semester within an academic year (if applicable).
What to do if there is any issue while applying for the CHED TDP Program?
In case, any applicant faces an issue while applying for the above-mentioned program, they must contact the concerned officials to resolve the issue as soon as possible.
