Politics · Philippines Bureau
DepEd boosts tuition aid for private school students in 2027-2028
The Department of Education has approved a rate increase for its Educational Service Contracting program, which provides tuition subsidies to students enrolled in private schools. The higher subsidy amounts are set to benefit program participants beginning the 2027-2028 school year.
LSN Philippines ·
The Department of Education announced Wednesday that beneficiaries of the Educational Service Contracting (ESC) program will receive increased tuition subsidies starting the 2027-2028 academic year following formal approval of a rate adjustment.
The ESC program operates under DepEd's Expanded Government Assistance to Students and Teachers in Private Education initiative, a scheme designed to make private school education more affordable for Filipino families. The program extends government funding directly to qualified students in participating private institutions across the country.
The rate adjustment represents DepEd's effort to enhance support for private school learners and help ease the financial burden on families relying on government assistance for their children's education. Officials have not yet specified the exact increase amount or number of students expected to benefit from the adjustment.
The move comes as Philippine schools continue adjusting to evolving educational needs and rising operational costs. DepEd's private education subsidy programs have become increasingly significant as they help distribute student enrollment across both public and private institutions in the country's education system.