CHED-PESFA SCHOLARSHIP FUND

PRIVATE EDUCATION STUDENT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

(PESFA)

A. LEGAL BASIS

1. R.A. 6728 ”An Act Providing Government Assistance to the Students and Teachers in Private Education and Appropriating Funds (GASTPE) Therefore

2. CHED Order No. 03, s. 2000

B. CLIENTELE

Entering College Freshmen

C. PARTICIPATING HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS (HEIs)

Selected and Private HEIs

D. AREAS OF SPECIALIZATION

Priority Courses

E. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

1. Filipino citizen

2. Currently enrolled or intend to enroll in any of the CHED-priority courses

3. Not more than 30 years of age at the time the application to the program

4. With parents/guardians having a gross annual income not more than P120,000.00

F. DOCUMENTARY REQUIREMENTS

1. Latest BIR Income Tax Return (ITR) of applicant’s parents/ guardians

2. High School Report Card (Form 138)

3. Certification of good moral character from the High School Principal

G. APPLICATION PROCEDURE

1. Secure application form from the College Registrar of a private HEIs authorized by CHED to administer the PESFA Program or from the CHED Regional Office, and

2. Submit the accomplished form together with the required documents to the Registrar’s Office

H. FINANCIAL BENEFITS

1. Tuition Fee and other fees as billed by the school but not to exceed P 4,500.00

2. Book allowance: P 250.00

3. Stipend: P 2,500.00