Eligibility

Filipino learners who have graduated Grade 6 may be considered eligible under the ESC Program, provided that they satisfy at least 1 of the prescribed eligibility criteria in accordance with the program’s prioritization guidelines and subject to the availability of subsidy slots.

Must be officially enrolled in ADDU-JHS

Categories

Grade 6 graduates who meet the priority eligibility criteria below shall be given priority as ESC grantees to ensure their continued access to and participation in private secondary education.

The prioritization of applicants shall be carried out sequentially, from Category A through Category D, with applicants under Category A receiving first priority, followed by those Categories B, C, and D, respectively. For Category B, priority shall be given to Grade 6 graduates coming from congested public schools or those living in areas with congested public schools at the SDO level.

Within each category, learners belonging to poor income households shall be given priority over those from low-income households, followed by those from lower-middle income, and middle-middle income households in accordance with the income classifications established by the Philippine Institute for Development Studies (PIDS).

Eligible learners shall submit complete and accurate documentary requirements directly to their chosen ESC-participating JHS upon enrollment.

The ESC School Committee shall approve applicants for acceptance into the ESC Program only after a thorough review and verification of the learners’ application and supporting documents, provided that the total number of accepted applicants does not exceed the school’s allocated ESC slots.

Philippine Institute for Development Studies (PIDS) Income Classification (for a family of 5 members)

Ineligibility

Learners who fall under any of the following circumstances shall not be eligible for the ESC:

a. Learners who are not Filipino citizens;
b. Learners residing or studying outside the Philippines; or
c. Learners enrolling in non-ESC participating schools.

Procedure

Step #1 – Download, Print (short bond paper), and Duly Accomplish the following:

(a) Updated ESC Application Form

(b) Affidavit of Family’s Financial Capacity

Printed copies are also available at the JHS Admissions and Aid Office

Step #2 – Submit all requirements in a LONG BROWN ENVELOPE to the JHS Admissions and Aid Office before the deadline.

Step #3 – Receive all updates via email.

Requirements

(1) Duly Accomplished Updated ESC Application Form

(2) Notarized Affidavit of Family’s Financial Capacity with attached applicable supporting document(s):

Income Tax Return (ITR); Certificate of Employment; ITR 2316; recent Payslip; Notarized Affidavit of Business; Certificate of Tax Exemption; or Barangay Certificate of Indigency

– For employed locally: Income Tax Return (ITR), Certificate of Employment, ITR 2316, or recent Payslip
– For employed abroad: Certificate of Employment, Employment Contract, or recent Payslip
– If with business: Notarized Affidavit of Business
– If unemployed: Certificate of Tax Exemption or Barangay Certificate of Indigency

At least one supporting document per parent and guardian.

Additional Supporting Documents for Category A:

(a) For 4ps beneficiaries: Copy of 4Ps ID issued by the DSWD

(b) For GIDCA residents: Barangay Certification specifying that the learner is residing in GIDCA or Certification from the Department of Health – Center for Health Development (DOH-CHD) or other authorized agency.

(c) For IP Learners: Copy of Certificate of Indigenous People Membership (CIPM) issued by the National Commission on Indigenous Peoples (NCIP), or certification issued by a recognized Tribal Leader or authorized representative.

(d) For PWDs: Copy of PWD ID issued by LGU or other authorized agency

(e) For Learners with Special Needs: Medical or psychological assessment or equivalent proof of the learner’s special needs of disability.

Other Requirements Submitted Upon Enrollment (No need to re-submit)

(1) Valid documentary evidence of Philippine citizenship and residency (e.g. National ID, Birth Certificate, Passport, etc.)

(2) SF 9 – Learner’s Progress Report Card

(3) For ALS & PEPT Passers (Category C): Certificate of Rating (COR)

(a) Updated ESC Application Form

(b) Affidavit of Family’s Financial Capacity

Download and Print in a Short Bond Paper

Printed copies are also available at the JHS Admissions and Aid Office

Processing Period

Allocation of extra slots for applicants who do not fall under the given eligibility categories shall be based on the evaluation of the Scholarships and Aid Committee.

Late submission of requirements shall invalidate the application.

Kindly be reminded that final deadlines are set by DepEd and the Private Education Assistance Committee (PEAC), and are therefore beyond our control.

Grounds for Disapproval

Failure to Meet Eligibility Criteria: Applicant does not satisfy the ESC Program requirements

Falsified or Misleading Information: Submission of false, inaccurate, or misrepresented information or documents

Late Submission: Application or supporting documents submitted beyond the prescribed deadline.

Incomplete Requirements: Missing information or required supporting documents.

Results

The ESC-participating JHS shall notify learners of the results of the screening and evaluation process, as well as the next actions to be taken by learners to fully acquire the subsidy assistance. Learners whose applications were disapproved shall no longer be entitled to any form of remedy, appeal, or reconsideration.

A results letter shall be emailed to applicants.

Releasing of ESC Grant

Every school year, the grant amount shall automatically be posted to the grantee’s student account towards the end of the school year or once the school receives the funds for the Department of Education. You may monitor the student’s account via the BASIC ED WEB PORTAL (https://basiced.addu.edu.ph:8077/).

For ESC computations and refund request, you may contact the FINANCE OFFICE at basiced.finance@addu.edu.ph or call 221-2411 local 8217/8278.

https://www.deped.gov.ph/wp-content/uploads/DO_s2026_011r.pdf

ESC Transfer Certificate Requests

• Students from the lower grade levels who wish to request an ESC Transfer Certificate may email the Admissions and Aid Office at jhs.a4hs@addu.edu.ph or call (082) 299-2404 local 4326.

  Please include the following information in your request:

  • Student’s full name
  • Grade level and section in the previous school year
  • Reason for transferring schools
  • Name of the school to which the student transferred