Who are eligible to apply?

Only learners in the categories below need to apply for vouchers and shall be referred to as voucher applicants (VAs). Acceptance of VAs shall be determined using set parameters subject to the availability of funds.

All Grade 10 completers in SY 2022-2023 from Private schools who are not ESC grantees.

All Grade 10 completers prior to SY 2022-2023 but not earlier than 2016 and had not previously enrolled for Grade 11.

Learners who had passed the ALS A&E Test for Grade 10 not earlier than 2018 and had not previously enrolled for Grade 11, or ALS learners who passed the Portfolio for Grade 10.

Learners who passed the PEPT for Grade 10 not earlier than 2016 and had not previously enrolled for Grade 11, or learners who will take the PEPT for Grade 10 in the upcoming SY.

The following learners are not eligible for SHS Voucher Program:

  • Learners who graduated High School in 2015 or earlier
  • Incoming Grade 12 learners who were not part of SHS VP in Grade 11
  • Non-Filipino learners

Automatic Qualified Learners

Only Grade 10 completers who fall under the categories below automatically qualify for vouchers and are considered qualified voucher recipients (QVRs). They do not need to apply for vouchers.

Grade 10 completers in SY 2022-2023 from Public Schools.

Grade 10 completers in SY 2022-2023 who are ESC Grantees.

Applicable Voucher Values

Location of Non-DepEd SHS QVR Category Voucher Amount
National Capital Region (NCR) Categories A, E, F ₱22,500
Categories B, C, D ₱18,000
Highly urbanized cities (HUCs) outside of NCR Categories A, E, F ₱20,000
Categories B, C, D ₱16,000
All other locations Categories A, E, F ₱17,500
Categories B, C, D ₱14,000

Voucher amounts represent the maximum payment a VP-participating SHS shall be paid per VPB per school year. Schools receive voucher payments based on the total school fees they charge or the maximum voucher amount applicable, whichever is lower.