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The Act is aimed solely at providing government assistance to teachers in public education.
The Act is aimed solely at providing government assistance to teachers in public education.
False
The government recognizes the importance of both public and private educational institutions in the educational system.
The government recognizes the importance of both public and private educational institutions in the educational system.
True
The Private Education Student Financial Assistance Program includes criteria based on tuition fees charged by the schools.
The Private Education Student Financial Assistance Program includes criteria based on tuition fees charged by the schools.
True
Students with a family income of more than thirty six thousand pesos are given preference for assistance.
Students with a family income of more than thirty six thousand pesos are given preference for assistance.
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The Federation of Accrediting Agencies of the Philippines includes organizations that assess the quality of private education.
The Federation of Accrediting Agencies of the Philippines includes organizations that assess the quality of private education.
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The State has declared that providing higher education is its highest priority.
The State has declared that providing higher education is its highest priority.
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The criteria for assistance also consider the academic qualifications and financial needs of the students.
The criteria for assistance also consider the academic qualifications and financial needs of the students.
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The Act is known as the 'Government Support for Private Education Act.'
The Act is known as the 'Government Support for Private Education Act.'
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Assistance programs are available only for students attending community colleges and non-degree programs.
Assistance programs are available only for students attending community colleges and non-degree programs.
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Assistance under this Act is restricted to citizens of the Philippines.
Assistance under this Act is restricted to citizens of the Philippines.
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Scholarships are available for students graduating as valedictorians and salutatorians from secondary schools.
Scholarships are available for students graduating as valedictorians and salutatorians from secondary schools.
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The voucher system of the Private Education Student Financial Assistance Program (PESFA) is a part of the forms of assistance outlined.
The voucher system of the Private Education Student Financial Assistance Program (PESFA) is a part of the forms of assistance outlined.
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Students who attend private high schools are ineligible for tuition fee supplements.
Students who attend private high schools are ineligible for tuition fee supplements.
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Financial assistance for tuition is provided to students based on the previous year's tuition fees.
Financial assistance for tuition is provided to students based on the previous year's tuition fees.
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The government must reimburse the vouchers used in the tuition assistance program within 90 days.
The government must reimburse the vouchers used in the tuition assistance program within 90 days.
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Assistance programs encourage students to study in the same region as their families.
Assistance programs encourage students to study in the same region as their families.
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Study Notes
Government Assistance to Students and Teachers in Private Education Act
- Purpose: Promote quality education for Filipino citizens, recognizing the role of private schools.
- State Responsibility: Prioritizes basic education over higher education.
- Assistance Criteria: Include tuition fees, socioeconomic needs, school performance, student qualifications & financial needs, geographic spread, and student population size.
- Accreditation: Student grantees must enroll in accredited schools or those applying for accreditation by relevant agencies (e.g., Philippine Association of Accredited Schools, Colleges and Universities).
- Income Preference: Students with family income of P36,000 or less are prioritized. This limit may vary. Priority given to students residing in the same region of their school.
- Scope of Assistance: Also covers community college students, non-degree (e.g., vocational, technical) students, and encourages regional tertiary education.
- Citizenship Requirement: Assistance is limited to Filipino citizens.
Forms of Assistance
- Tuition Fee Supplements: Provided for high school, college, and vocational/technical courses.
- Textbook Assistance: High school students are targeted; public schools have a separate program.
- Educational Service Contracting (ESC) Scheme: Expansion of an existing program.
- Voucher System (PESFA): A specific program for financial assistance.
- Valedictorian/Salutatorian Scholarships: Recognizing academic achievement.
- College Faculty Development Fund: Supporting college faculty.
- Education Loan Fund: Supporting student financial needs.
Tuition Fee Supplement Details (High School Example)
- Eligibility: Students in private high schools with tuition fees below/above P1,500 (1988-1989 rate).
- Voucher Amounts: P290 for schools charging less than P1,500, with specific conditions based on tuition fees, school years, and student residency. The 1989/1990 school year is used as an example.
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This quiz explores the Government Assistance to Students and Teachers in Private Education Act, which aims to enhance the quality of education in the Philippines through private institutions. It covers the criteria for assistance, prioritization based on income and geographic location, and the scope of support for various educational programs.
