In short
- Who can apply: Any student currently enrolled in a college, school, or university in the Philippines.
- What to bring: Certified true copy of your Certificate of Enrollment and Billing Statement, valid IDs (yours and your parent or guardian’s), student ID, latest grades, and the PCSO application form with a 2×2 photo.
- Where to apply: Walk in at the Bagong Pilipinas eGovPH Serbisyo Hub (BPeSH) in San Juan City, or send your documents by email if you live outside Metro Manila.
- Email: verna.soriano@pcso.gov.ph, with the subject line “PCSO Educational Assistance [Your Full Name]”.
- Deadline: No cutoff announced as of 7 November, 2026.
What is the PCSO Educational Assistance Program?
The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) is best known for medical assistance, but it now also accepts applications from college students who need help with school expenses. The program runs through a partnership with the Bagong Pilipinas eGovPH Serbisyo Hub (BPeSH), a service hub that puts government transactions in one place. The program was announced on the BPeSH Facebook page and covered by the Philippine Information Agency (PIA) and PTV.
Who can apply
Any student currently enrolled in a college, school, or university anywhere in the Philippines can apply, as long as you can provide the required documents.
PCSO Educational Assistance requirements
| Document | Notes |
|---|---|
| Certificate of Enrollment or Registration Form (current semester) | Must be a certified true copy |
| Billing Statement or Statement of Account | Must be a certified true copy |
| Valid government-issued ID | Photocopy, for you and a parent or guardian |
| Student ID | Photocopy |
| Latest academic transcript or online report card | Most recent one |
| PCSO Educational Assistance Application Form | Completed, with a recent 2×2 ID photo |
Tip: certified copies are usually requested from your school’s registrar (enrollment) and accounting or cashier’s office (billing). [Confirm with your school; this is general guidance.]
How to apply in person (recommended)
PCSO recommends walking in because you get instant feedback and can fix document problems with staff on the spot.
- Check that all documents are complete, especially the two certified true copies.
- Book an appointment in the eGovPH app.
- Save the QR code the app generates.
- Go to the BPeSH office at the Presidential Action Center, Makabagong San Juan National Government Center, Pinaglabanan Street, San Juan City.
- Show your QR code to the Action Officer.
How to apply by email (outside Metro Manila)
- Scan all required documents clearly.
- Write a short note in the email body explaining why you need financial assistance.
- Send everything to verna.soriano@pcso.gov.ph.
- Use this subject line: PCSO Educational Assistance [Full Name of the Applicant]
PCSO says it will follow up with confirmation and status updates for email applications.
Application deadline
No specific cutoff had been announced at the time of writing. If you have your documents ready, apply early instead of waiting for an announcement.
Frequently asked questions
Can I apply if I’m outside Metro Manila?
Yes. Applicants outside Metro Manila can apply by email using the process above.
Is walk-in or email better?
PCSO recommends walk-in when possible, because staff can check your documents right away.
Do I need certified true copies?
Yes, for the Certificate of Enrollment and the Billing Statement. Other documents can be photocopies.
Do I need my parent’s ID?
Yes. You need a photocopy of a valid government ID for yourself and for a parent or guardian.
How much assistance will I get?
The amount has not been publicly announced.
Sources: Bagong Pilipinas eGovPH Serbisyo Hub (Facebook), PIA, PTV. Last updated: 7 November, 2026
