DSWD Educational Cash Assistance Region 7 Central Visayas

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Cebu Field Office Region 7 has announced that they have started the payout for the educational cash aid 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 7 Field Office covers Central Visayas region which includes Cebu, Bohol, Siquijor, and Negros Oriental. 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.

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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.

What is the DSWD Cash Assistance AICS from Region 7?

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 educational 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

In order to qualify for this cash assistance, the applicant must meet any of the following conditions:

• orphans living with relatives
• working students
• breadwinners of the family
• children of solo parents or unemployed parents
• children of OFWs that are distressed
• victims of abuse or calamity
• child of an HIV-positive parent
• students in crisis
• students with unique circumstances

Requirements

The requirements of this cash help aid will require the applicant to show proof that they are currently enrolled in the school.

• Student School ID
• Valid ID of the Parent/Guardian
• Enrollment Certificate / Registration Document
• School Statement of Account (should indicate the name of the school)

Schedule of Payout

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

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

How to Claim DSWD Financial Aid for Education in Cebu, Bohol, Siquijor, Negros Oriental

According to the latest post from DSWD, due to the number of applicants who were present during the first day of distribution, walk-ins are no longer allowed. In order to claim cash assistance for students in crisis, the applicant must register online through a QR Code or by filling out the application form online. Please follow the steps below:

Step 1: Register online here – https://bit.ly/EAppoint

Step 2: Enter the necessary details of the applicant in the application form.

Step 3: Once all details are filled out, submit the form.

Step 4: Wait for instructions from DSWD officers for the date and location of how to claim the cash aid.

Step 5: Follow the directions on how to get the cash aid. Please bring the document requirements during your visit.

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.

No Scholarship Project from DSWD

We would like to inform everyone that DSWD does not offer any scholarship program. The only type of financial assistance that they offer is the AICS or the Educational Assistance program. So if you see any post on social media or other websites that offers scholarship programs from DSWD, please be very careful as this might be a scam.

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

DSWD Cash Assistance QR Code for Region 7 Cebu Office

Here is the DSWD QR Code for the Region 7 cash assistance program:

Here is the DSWD Facebook update on the announcements from Central Visayas:

Gipahibalo ang tanan nga nagpadala og email sa DSWD-7 mahitungod sa Educational Assistance nga kinahanglan gayud mo-rehistro online pinaagi sa QR Code nga anaa sa official Facebook page nga DSWD Region VII.  (Translated: All those who sent an email to DSWD-7 regarding Educational Assistance are informed that they must register online through the QR Code available at the official Facebook page of DSWD Region VII.)

Important Reminders for Online Registrations

For those who registered online, the DSWD Social Worker will be conducting a screening or assessment on a payout day. Please bring VALID/AUTHENTIC/ORIGINAL and COMPLETE DOCUMENTS:

Valid ID (2 photocopies)- Up to date / not expired, not fake, government-issued with signature (except Philsys ID), and with picture.

Any one of them: (2 photocopies)

• Certificate of Enrollment or Registration; or
• School ID of the student
• Statement of account
• Any document from the school proving that the student has been enrolled

Also bring a pen, water, and biscuits. Let us also follow the Minimum Health Protocols. We expect everyone’s cooperation to make the payout of Educational Assistance in Region 7 smoother and safer.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions about the AICS Educational Assistance Program:

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:

• School ID
• Proof of enrollment
• Valid ID of parent or guardian (for minors)

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 7 cover?

The DSWD Field Office 7 covers the Central Visayas Region, which includes Cebu, Bohol, Siquijor, and Negros Oriental.

6. How can I apply for this assistance?

The online registration process is currently closed. So you have to follow the DSWD Region 7 Facebook page for updates on when it will be reopened or when they will announce other instructions.

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

No, DSWD does not offer any scholarship programs. The only type of financial assistance that they offer is the AICS or the Educational Assistance program. So if you see any post on social media or other websites that offers scholarship programs from DSWD

8. Where can I get more information about this program?

For more information, you may contact DSWD Region 7 at (032) 233 8785 or visit their official Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/dswdfo7. You may also visit the DSWD office Region 7 address at M.J. Cuenco Avenue corner General Maxilom Avenue, Barangay Carreta, Cebu City.

Summary

Filipino students in crisis in Cebu, Bohol, Siquijor, and Negros Oriental can avail the DSWD Educational Assistance Program. The amount of financial aid they can receive depends on their current schooling, which ranges from PHP 1000 to 4000. Those who are interested in applying may contact DSWD Region 7 or visit their official Facebook page for more information.

Contact Information

DSWD Field Office Region 7
Address: M.J. Cuenco Avenue corner General Maxilom Avenue, Barangay Carreta, Cebu City, Cebu, 6000, Philippines
Telephone Number: +63 32 233 8785
Email: fo7@dswd.gov.ph
Website: https://fo7.dswd.gov.ph/
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/dswdfo7

Google Map Location

Please see the map guide to the location of the DSWD field office Region 7. Again, the regions that this field office handles are those in Bohol, Cebu, Negros Oriental, and Siquijor: