College students from low-income families may soon get cash support at three key stages: enrollment, continued attendance, and graduation. The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) is preparing the Tuloy Program, with rollout targeted for December 2026.
DSWD Secretary Rex Gatchalian presented the plan on October 21 during Senate deliberations on the agency’s proposed 2027 budget. He said the program aims to remove the money barriers that push many students out of school. These include lodging, transportation, and daily expenses, which hit hardest for students who must leave remote towns to study in cities or provincial capitals.
The DSWD will not request a separate budget for Tuloy. It will fund the program through its existing Enhanced Support Services Intervention (ESSI), which already provides added support to Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) beneficiaries.
Benefits
- Tuloy Kolehiyo: One-time ₱10,000 grant after submitting proof of college enrollment
- Tuloy Aral: ₱5,000 for students who stay enrolled and meet attendance requirements, which DSWD has yet to set. This may supplement the Tertiary Education Subsidy (TES).
- Tuloy Trabaho: One-time ₱10,000 after graduation to cover pre-employment costs, such as job application documents
- Combined value: ₱25,000. It will be released in stages, not as a single payout. DSWD has not said whether Tuloy Aral will be paid once or in installments.
Document Requirements
DSWD has not released an official list. Based on similar programs, students may want to prepare these documents early:
- Certificate of enrollment or registration form
- Valid school ID
- Proof of 4Ps membership
- Valid government ID of the student or parent/guardian
- School-issued attendance records, for Tuloy Aral
- Diploma or certificate of graduation, for Tuloy Trabaho
Qualifications
The program targets “monitored children” within the 4Ps support system. Priority goes to students from low-income households, especially those in remote and geographically isolated communities.
DSWD has not yet confirmed whether students already in college, or those from former 4Ps households, will qualify.
Procedure How to Apply
DSWD has not announced an official application process. For now, families should:
- Stay in touch with their 4Ps city or municipal link
- Follow DSWD’s official website and verified social media pages
- Avoid fixers and anyone asking for fees, since government aid is free
Application Form
No application form has been released yet. Do not download forms or submit personal details through unofficial pages or links. Wait for the official form from DSWD.
Deadline
There is no application deadline yet. Implementation is targeted for December 2026, and final guidelines are still pending. The number of slots and the first payout date are also unconfirmed.
Students and families can prepare their documents now so they are ready once DSWD releases the official guidelines.