QuestionsQuestions (OWWA MEMORANDUM OF INSTRUCTIONS NO. 007)
ELAP is a special benefit package primarily for survivors of deceased OFWs who were active OWWA members at the time of death. It provides (1) continuous subsidized education for one eligible dependent until completion of tertiary or technical/vocational studies, and/or (2) livelihood assistance in the form of a vending cart with accessories, tools, merchandise and possibly training, to augment family income.
A legal dependent under the Educational Component includes the eldest child (natural or adopted) of married/single OFWs, or the eldest brother/sister (half or full-blood) of single/childless married OFWs. If the eldest dependent is not available, selection is in descending order.
An active member is an OWWA-registered member who has a valid membership at the time of death, or whose membership had expired for not more than six (6) months from the time of death.
The dependent must be single and not more than 21 years old at the time of application, must be physically, mentally and morally fit, and must currently be enrolled in primary, secondary, tertiary, or technical/vocational education. High school graduates must pursue tertiary or technical/vocational education; pre-school coverage starts only upon entering grade school.
Yes. A dependent more than 21 years of age may be allowed to enroll in college if identified as the prospective family breadwinner and if other ELAP qualification/eligibility requirements are met.
Coverage starts from the current grade/year the dependent is in and continues until completion of tertiary education or technical/vocational courses of their choice.
One (1) legal dependent under the Educational Component and one (1) beneficiary under the Economic Component.
Eligible beneficiaries include the surviving spouse/child of a married/single OFW or surviving parent/brother/sister of a single/childless married OFW. The beneficiary must be willing to support the family, show interest in livelihood, be open to training/upgrading, be physically and mentally capable, and if the beneficiary is not the spouse or parent, confirmation must come from either party identified under the rule.
Php 5,000.00/year for grade school; Php 8,000.00/year for high school; and Php 5,000.00/semester/term or Php 10,000.00 per year for college or technical/vocational course.
Financial assistance is released annually, preferably on or before the enrollment period. There is no summer class/term disbursement of funds.
The actual amount of tuition is paid directly to the school; any remaining balance (if any) is released to the grantee for other academic expenses. If tuition fee exceeds the financial assistance, the family must shoulder the difference.
Maximum livelihood assistance is Php 15,000.00 per family survivor, allocated as: Php 12,000.00 for structure/cart, Php 2,500.00 for merchandise, and Php 500.00 for training cost.
If cart/structure cost is lower than the maximum, the balance is added to merchandise, and vice versa. If training costs can be availed of for free, the allocated amount is added either to merchandise or to the structure cost.
RWOs pay the cost of the cart directly to the manufacturer and purchase the merchandise directly; remaining balance (if any after debiting expenses) is allocated in accordance with the program rules.
For proof of relationship: birth certificate certified by the NSO and baptismal certificate.
Official receipt of OWWA contribution and certificate of membership issued by the OWWA Membership Processing Center (MPC).
A Scholarship Agreement must be signed by all scholars accepted to the program, including their parents/guardians. It binds the scholar, the parent/guardian, and OWWA to observe and comply with the program terms and conditions.
RWOs evaluate academic performance each semester/s for scholarship status and submit reports to PPDD on set schedules: Enrollment Report (at least twice a year or 2 weeks after opening of classes), Progress Report (at least twice a year or 1 week after end of each semester/SY), Terminal Report (annually or 2 weeks after course completion), and Employment Report (annually or 6 months after graduation). Economic beneficiaries are also monitored with regular updates to PPDD via ROCS.
The program takes effect immediately.