DSWD Educational Cash Assistance in Region 11 Davao

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Davao Field office Region 11 has announced that they have started the payout for educational cash assistance for students who are having difficulty coping with their school expenses. Through the Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situations (AICS), the DSWD will provide each student with a maximum of PHP 4,000 worth of cash assistance.

DSWD Region 12 Field Office covers Davao Region which includes Davao del Sur, Davao del Norte, Davao Oriental, Davao Occidental and Compostela Valley. If you are a student in crisis in this region, you may be eligible to receive up to PHP 4,000 in educational assistance from the DSWD.

This benefit is available to students who are classified as “in crisis,” which includes but is not limited to working students, breadwinners of the family, children of solo parents or unemployed parents, and orphans.

Davao has no QR Code option. The current process in Davao is a walk-in procedure and you have to go to the Davao field office and insert your documents into a dropbox.

What is the DSWD Cash Assistance AICS from Region 11?

AICS stands for Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situation. This is a type of DSWD program that generally helps Filipinos who are in crisis such as having an illness, experiencing the death of a loved one, or needing help financially for their education. So for this topic, we are going to discuss how to claim cash assistance for education purposes, especially for those who are governed under the DSWD Field office 7.

What is the DSWD Educational Assistance?

The DSWD Educational Assistance is a type of AICS program wherein it provides financial aid to students who are having difficulty coping with their school expenses. The amount of assistance will depend on the level of schooling of the student but it will not exceed more than Php 4,000.

Qualifications

The purpose of the AICS Educational Assistance is to give financial help to enrolled students while they are in crisis. Below is the list of eligibility:

• breadwinner students
• working students
• orphaned/abandoned students
• living with relatives
• children of solo parents
• children of unemployed parents
• children of distressed OFWs
• Persons with disabilities (PWDs)
• children of rebel returnees
• children of persons deprived of liberty
• children with HIV or those living with parents with HIV
• victims of abuse or displacement, and
• students who are in crisis due to natural or human-induced calamities

Requirements

Bring 2 copies of the following requirements:

If the parent/guardian will process:

• Government-issued/valid IDs
• If guardian, bring a certificate of guardianship or other proof that you are the legal guardian of the student

Bring any of the following

• Valid School ID
• Certificate of Enrollment
• Statement of Account
• Any official School document showing that the student is enrolled in the current school year.

If the student will process (of legal age)

• Government-issued/valid IDs

Bring any of the following

• Valid School ID
• Certificate of Enrollment
• Statement of Account
• Any official School document showing that the student is enrolled in current schoolyear.

Schedule of Payout

Here’s a list of payout schedule dates every Saturday for the DSWD assistance:

• August 20, 2022
• August 27, 2022
• September 3, 2022
• September 10, 2022
• September 17, 2022
• September 24, 2022

Walk-in Process: How to Claim DSWD Financial Assistance for Education in Davao Region 11 – Davao del Sur, Davao del Norte, Davao Oriental, Davao Occidental and Compostela Valley

UPDATE: August 31, 2022 – The Walk-in Process of DSWD Region 11 has been suspended. Please be advised on updates on the next steps on how to claim the cash assistance. Please see the below update from them:

Unlike other DSWD field offices that have online registration and QR code options, Davao’s DSWD procedures are different. You have to go to the DSWD Field Office 11 and submit your documents in a Dropbox.

Step 1: Walk in at the DSWD Field Office 11 or in the nearest DSWD provincial satellite office. Bring 2 photocopies of the required documents mentioned above.

Step 2: Drop your requirements in the designated dropbox. In a separate sheet, include the following:

• List of all members of the family
• Source of Income
• Birthdays and Age of All members of the family
• Active Cellphone Number

Step 3: Wait for further instructions from the DSWD office via text message on your schedule of assessment.

Step 4: Interview and assessment.

The applicant will go through an interview assessment process conducted by the social workers to make sure that the applicant is qualified to avail of the cash assistance. Make sure to bring your valid IDs and copies of your requirements, original or certified true copies.

Note: The schedule of the interview/assessment will depend on the number of applicants who submitted their applications in dropbox.

Step 5: Releasing of Assistance

After the assessment and once qualified, you will be able to claim the cash aid.

There is no guarantee that all those who will apply will be given the cash aid, because you will have to undergo an interview/assessment first.

Note: As of the moment, the online registration process is currently closed. So you have to Follow the FB Page of DSWD Region for updates on when it will be reopened or when they will inform you of other instructions.

So as you might notice, there is no online procedure for now. But it is good that you stay updated on the latest postings from the Davao DSWD Field Office 11 page so if there are changes, you will be the first to know.

No Scholarship Project from DSWD

DSWD does not organize any scholarship scheme. The AICS or Education Assistance program is the only sort of financial assistance they provide. If you come across a post on social media or other websites advertising DSWD scholarships, be wary because it may be a scam.

This AICS cash assistance is normally financial aid and it is given to students in crisis only once every school year.

Video: AICS Educational Assistance Program by DSWD

Here’s a video announcement about this DSWD Educational Assistance Program as shared by DSWD Secretary Erwin Tulfo. This gives you an idea about the program and what it can do to help students in need.

 

List of Social Welfare and Development (SWAD) Offices in Region 11

DSWD Region 11 Field Office (Main office)
Address: R. Magsaysay Avenue cor. Suazo Street, Davao City, Philippines, 8000
Telephone Number: +63 82 227 1964

SWAD Davao City, Mintal
Address: 3rd District Office, Old Barangay Hall, Mintal Davao City
Contact Person: Analyn Romero – 0917 3893975

SWAD Davao Del Sur, Digos City
Ground Floor Wilvil Building corner G. Lim, 6th St (near AMESCO)
Contact Person: Nida Bolilan – 09105887008

SWAD Davao Oriental, Mati City
Capitol Hills (beside PCSO), Barangay Central, Mati City, Davao Oriental
Contact Person: Renante Cruz – 0915 1333400

SWAD Davao de Oro, Nabunturan
Purok 14, Poblacion, Nabunturan, Davao de Oro (near Comval Hotel along national highway)
Contact Person: Karen Kate Nuñez – 0945 9753102

SWAD Davao Del Norte, Tagum City
Address: Macario P. Bermudez St. (beside Rubio Funeral Homes), Tagum City
Contact Person: Candelaria Tingson – 09976300694

SWAD Davao Occidental, Malita
Address: Davao Occidental Provincial Capitol Compound, Malita
Contact Person: Arris Medrano – 0956 0322987

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions about the AICS Educational Assistance Program in Davao Region 11:

1. What is the AICS Educational Assistance Program?

The AICS Educational Assistance Program, under the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), aids students in need with their education expenses. Students must be classified as “in crisis,” which includes working students, breadwinners of the family, children of solo parents or unemployed parents, orphans, and other circumstances. This benefit is between PHP 1000 to PHP 4,000 in financial aid for the student, depending on their current level of schooling.

2. Who can apply for this assistance?

Students who are classified as “in crisis” are eligible to apply for this assistance. This includes working students, breadwinners of the family, children of solo parents or unemployed parents, orphans, and others with similar situations.

3. What are the requirements needed to apply?

The requirements may vary depending on the region where you will apply. But generally, these are the requirements:

• Government-issued/valid IDs
• If guardian, bring a certificate of guardianship or other proof that you are the legal guardian of the student

Bring any of the following

• Valid School ID
• Certificate of Enrollment
• Statement of Account
• Any official School document showing that the student is enrolled in current schoolyear.

4. How much financial assistance can be given?

The amount of financial aid given to the student depends on their current level of schooling. It ranges from PHP 1000 to PHP 4000.

5. What locations does DSWD Field Office 11 cover?

The DSWD Field Office 11 covers the provinces of Davao del Sur, Davao del Norte, Davao Oriental, Davao Occidental and Compostela Valley

6. How can I apply for this assistance in Davao?

In Davao, you have to walk in and put your documents in a drop box. You will have to wait for them to call you for an interview/assessment. The interview/assessment will determine if you are qualified or not. If you are qualified, they will give you cash aid.

7. How will I know if I’m approved?

You will know if you’re approved or not through an interview/assessment with the DSWD representative. If you are approved, they will give you the cash aid. However, if you are not approved, they will return your documents and tell you why you were not accepted into the program.

8. I saw a post about a DSWD scholarship program. Is this real?

No, there are no scholarship programs available through the DSWD. The AICS or Educational Assistance program is the only monetary assistance they provide. So if you see any posts on social media or other websites that claim to give scholarships from the DSWD, it’s all a scam.

9. How do I stay updated with Davao DSWD Region 11?

For more information, you may contact DSWD Region 11 at (082) 227 1964 or visit their official Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/dswdfo11. You may also visit the DSWD office Region 11 address at R. Magsaysay Avenue cor. Suazo Street, Davao City, Davao del Sur, Philippines 8000.

Summary

So in conclusion, the AICS Educational Assistance Program provides financial aid to students in need. Students must be classified as “in crisis” in order to apply, and the amount of aid given depends on their current level of schooling. In order to apply in Davao, you have to walk in and put your documents in a drop box. You will know if you’re approved or not through an interview/assessment with the DSWD representative.

Contact Information

DSWD Field Office Region 11
Address: R. Magsaysay Avenue cor. Suazo Street, Davao City, Philippines, 8000
Email: fo11@dswd.gov.ph
Telephone: +63 82 227 1964
Trunklines (Field Office)– (082) 227-1964 / 225-0911 / 224-2643 / 227 – 8746 / 227 -1435
Fax Number (Field Office) – (082) 226 – 2857
Website: https://fo11.dswd.gov.ph/
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/dswdfo11

Google Map Location

Please see the map guide to the location of the DSWD field office in Region 11 in Davao City.