Educational Assistance 2026 – P5,000 Cash Assistance for College Students

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The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), in coordination with the office of Pangasinan Fourth District Rep. Gina “Manay Gina” de Venecia, has distributed P5,000 in educational assistance to 1,200 college students for Academic Year 2026-2027.

Are you a college student from Pangasinan’s Fourth District looking for financial help to continue your studies? Here’s what you need to know about this educational assistance program.

What is the Educational Assistance Program?

The DSWD Educational Assistance Program provides financial aid to qualified college students to help defray education-related expenses, including tuition, school supplies, transportation, and other school requirements.

The program has been implemented in Pangasinan’s Fourth District for decades, tracing its roots to the tenure of former House Speaker Jose de Venecia Jr., and is now being continued by Rep. Gina de Venecia and former congressman Christopher “Toff” de Venecia.

READ: PCSO Educational assistance 2026

How much is the financial assistance?

A total of 1,200 college students from Pangasinan’s Fourth District each received P5,000 in educational assistance, amounting to a total of P6 million in financial aid. The distribution was conducted on June 26 at the Dagupan City Plaza.

What are the Benefits?

• P5,000 one-time cash assistance per qualified student.

How to Apply

Interested students from Pangasinan’s Fourth District may coordinate with the office of Rep. Gina de Venecia or the nearest DSWD Field Office in their area for information on how to qualify and apply for future distributions of the educational assistance program.

For more updates and announcements, follow the official Facebook page of Rep. Gina “Manay Gina” de Venecia.