2023 – Reports | SDG 1 – No Poverty
As an academic institution, ISU profoundly understands the pivotal role of education in defining the lives of every determined individual as they make their ways in their respective communities. ISU believes in the promising opportunity of education in empowering people against their respective predicaments. Hence, investing in people and young minds produces rippling effects for community empowerment, thereby reducing intergenerational poverty incidences.
Enrollment First Semester SY 2023-2024
| Campus | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Echague | 10,352 |
| Angadanan | 3,095 |
| Cabagan | 6,424 |
| Cauayan | 7,406 |
| Ilagan | 5,512 |
| Jones | 1,009 |
| Palanan | 729 |
| Roxas | 2,933 |
| San Mariano | 1,248 |
| San Mateo | 1,427 |
| Santiago | 285 |
Financial Aid for Students
| Scholarship | Number of Scholars/Grantees | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| University Sponsored (Merit) | 4,053 | 10.03 |
| Government Sponsored | 33,522 | 82.93 |
| Private/Non-Government Sponsored | 54 | 0.13 |
| Free Tuition Fee and Other Miscellaneous Fees | 38,460 | 95.15 |
Students Parent Income Group
| Students’ Parents Income (Source: PIDS) | Total Number of Students 2023-2024 |
|---|---|
| Rich – greater than or equal to P219,140 | 188 |
| High income (but not rich)- greater than or equal to P131,484 but less than P219,140 | 263 |
| Upper middle income- greater than or equal to P76,669 but less than P131,484 | 1,043 |
| Middle class- greater than or equal to P43,828 but less than P76,669 | 1,930 |
| Lower middle class- greater than or equal to P21,194 but less than P43,828 | 7,935 |
| Low income (but not poor)- greater than or equal to P10,957 but less than P21,194 | 6,240 |
| Poor- less than P10,957 | 22,821 |
| Total | 40,420 |
Admitted Students’ Parent Income belong to lower middle class
| Students’ Parents Income (Source: PIDS) | Total Number of Students 2023-2024 |
|---|---|
| Middle class- greater than or equal to P43,828 but less than P76,669; | 1,930 |
| Lower middle class- greater than or equal to P21,194 but less than P43,828 | 7,935 |
| Low income (but not poor)- greater than or equal to P10,957 but less than P21,194 | 6,240 |
| Poor- less than P10,957 | 22,821 |
| Total | 38,926 |
Graduates Per Household Income Group
| Students’ Parents Income (Source: PIDS) | Total Number of Graduates for 2023 |
|---|---|
| Rich – greater than or equal to P219,140 | 24 |
| High income (but not rich)- greater than or equal to P131,484 but less than P219,140 | 87 |
| Upper middle income- greater than or equal to P76,669 but less than P131,484 | 304 |
| Middle class- greater than or equal to P43,828 but less than P76,669 | 752 |
| Lower middle class- greater than or equal to P21,194 but less than P43,828 | 1,302 |
| Low income (but not poor)- greater than or equal to P10,957 but less than P21,194 | 1,895 |
| Poor- less than P10,957 | 4,082 |
| Total | 8,446 |
University Anti-Poverty Programs
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| School Year | Number of Students | Number of Students with Free Tuition Fee and Other Miscellaneous Fees | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-2022 | 40,127 | 37,553 | 93.58 |
| 2022-2023 | 39,729 | 37,729 | 94.96 |
| 2023-2024 | 40,420 | 38,460 | 95.15 |
In 2023, the university has a total population of 40,420 students from both undergraduate and graduate programs wherein 95.15% or 38,460 of them are not paying their tuition fees and other miscellaneous fees. From the total enrollees, 37,583 students belong to lower middle class which accounts to a majority of 92.98%.
The goal of RA 10931 is to provide priority to the most underprivileged students to pursue and complete Tertiary Education Programs in the University. In 2022, there are 31,063 students who belong to the low-income family and there are 6,531 or 21.03% total number of graduates who belong to the low-income family.
Implementation of Free Higher Education Act
Isabela State University is one of the best implementers of Tertiary Education Subsidy (TES) under Rule IV of the Republic Act 10931 or the Universal Access to Quality Tertiary Education Act. This is a grant-in-aid program of the government that supports the cost of tertiary education of Filipino students. The financial benefits of TES grantees amounting to 20,000.00 every semester is intended for books, supplies, transportation, miscellaneous, personal expenses, including a reasonable allowance for the documented rental or purchase of personal computer or laptop and other education-related expenses, allowance for room and board costs incurred by the student. For a beneficiary with disability, additional 15,000 every semester will be given to them as allowance or expenses related to the studentβs disability, including special services, personal assistance, transportation, equipment, and supplies that are reasonably incurred. For a student-grantee in a program requiring professional license or certification, the one-time cost of obtaining the first professional credentials or qualifications amounting to 10,000 which may include notarial fees, review classes fees, insurance premium fees, and documentation fees.
PROGRAM AND INITIATIVES FOR STUDENTS
The Office of Students Affairs and Services (OSAS) established different mechanisms to support the students and to ensure that these students have the necessary support to succeed academically and to graduate on time, the university implemented the following initiatives and programs:
1.1 List of Scholarship Opportunities
The University aspires for more inclusive, high-quality education and leadership development as part of its sustainability effort. For financially disadvantaged students who exhibit academic brilliance, leadership potential, and sportsmanship, we provide a range of financial aid and scholarships.
University Sponsored
Based on Board Resolution No. 65, s. 2028, the Isabela State University Scholarship Unit offers merit scholarship programs to its deserving students in accordance with the policies and guidelines of the University. It is now a standing policy of the university that those merit scholars with entitlements of free tuition and/or miscellaneous fees shall be given the cash incentives accrued to them as per assessment of their fees.
| No. | Particulars | Privileges | 1st Sem (AY 2023-2024) | Amount (AY 2023-2024) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Athletes Scholarship | |||
| National Level | 1,500 | 26 | 39,000.00 | |
| Regional Level | 1,500 | 3 | 4,500.00 | |
| Quadrangular Level (University) | 1,500 | 257 | 385,500.00 | |
| 2 | Academic Scholarship | |||
| University Scholarship | 3,000 | 597 | 1,791,000.00 | |
| College Scholarship | 2,000 | 2,709 | 5,418,000.00 | |
| 3 | Entrance Scholarship with Highest Honor | 3,000 | 13 | 39,000.00 |
| 4 | Faculty Employee Assistantship | 75% Discount on TF | 23 | 129,600.00 |
| 5 | ROTC Officer Scholarship | |||
| Corp Commander | 2,000 | 4 | 8,000 | |
| Other Officers | 1,500 | 45 | 67,500 | |
| 6 | Socio-Cultural Scholarship | |||
| National Level | 1,500 | 0 | 0.00 | |
| Regional/Provincial Level | 1,500 | 1 | 1,500.00 | |
| Quadrangular Level (University) | 1,500 | 171 | 256,500.00 | |
| 7 | Student Organization Scholarship | |||
| SSC President | 2,000 | 4 | 8,000.00 | |
| SSC Vice President | 1,500 | 5 | 7,500.00 | |
| SSC Secretary | 1,500 | 6 | 9,000.00 | |
| SSC Treasurer | 1,500 | 5 | 7,500.00 | |
| SSC Auditor | 1,500 | 6 | 9,000.00 | |
| SSC Accountant | 1,500 | 5 | 7,500.00 | |
| SSC PRO | 1,500 | 2 | 3,000.00 | |
| SBO President | 1,500 | 33 | 49,500.00 | |
| 8 | Student Publication Scholarship | |||
| Editor-In-Chief | 3,000 | 5 | 15,000.00 | |
| Associate Editor-In-Chief | 2,000 | 11 | 22,000.00 | |
| Section Editor, Layout Artist, Cartoonist | 1,500 | 52 | 78,000.00 | |
| Official Writers | 1,000 | 70 | 70,000.00 | |
| TOTAL | 4,053 | 8,426,100.00 |
Government Sponsored (Financial/Educational Assistance)
Aside from Free Tuition Fee and Miscellaneous Fee offered by the government, there are different educational assistance programs given by various government agencies such as Commission on Higher Education (CHED), Department of Agriculture (DA), Department of Science and Technology (DOST), Department of Health (DOH), Congressional & Senatorial Educational Assistance and Municipal Educational Assistance. These educational assistance programs offered by the government are being availed and enjoyed by thousands of students in the entire university system. The main purpose of these grants is to further assist students who belong to economically challenged families to complete their Tertiary Education Programs in the University. In addition, the Isabela State University (ISU) is one of the partner Universities of the Province of Isabela in the implementation of Bojie-Rodito Opportunities Education Assistance Program (BRO-Ed). With BRO-Ed, every farmer-family is guaranteed a college scholarship slot as a special assistance to small farmers who dream of having at least one college graduate in the family. This aims at reducing the financial burdens of farmers in the education of their children, motivating them towards greater productivity.
| No. | Particulars | Privileges | 1st Sem (AY 2023-2024) | Amount (AY 2023-2024) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Government Sponsored | ||||
| 1 | 4PS SWDI Scholarship | 20,000.00 | 126 | 2,520,000.00 |
| 2 | Agricultural Training Institute Scholarship Program | 31,500.00 | 2 | 63,000.00 |
| 3 | BRO for Education Program | 3,000.00 | 13,515 | 13,527,000.00 |
| 4 | CHED CSP Scholarship Program | 40,000.00 | 683 | 27,320,000.00 |
| 5 | CHED Merit Scholarship Program (CMSP) Full | 40,000.00 | 673 | 26,920,000.00 |
| 6 | CHED Merit Scholarship Program (CMSP) Half | 20,000.00 | 2 | 40,000.00 |
| 7 | CHED Merit Scholarship Program (CMSP) Half (old) | 10,000.00 | 1 | 10,000.00 |
| 8 | CHED TDP Ongoing Scholarship | 7,500.00 | 43 | 322,500.00 |
| 9 | CHED TDP TES 3.1 Scholarship | 7,500.00 | 273 | 2,047,500.00 |
| 10 | CHED TDP TES 5.1 Scholarship | 7,500.00 | 12,049 | 55,785,000.00 |
| 11 | CHED- Tertiary Education Subsidy (TES) Program (OLD) | 20,000.00 | 363 | 7,260,000.00 |
| 12 | CHED-ESGP-PA Scholarship | 20,000.00 | 2 | 40,000.00 |
| 13 | CHED-Tertiary Education Subsidy (TES) Program (NEW) | 10,000.00 | 38 | 380,000.00 |
| 14 | Cong. Inno Dy Financial Assistance | 3,000.00 | 42 | 126,000.00 |
| 15 | DA Agricultural Competitiveness Enhancement Fund | 13,500.00 | 1 | 13,500.00 |
| 16 | DAT – TESDA Scholarship Program | 19,000.00 | 54 | 1,026,000.0 |
| 17 | Department of Health Scholarship (DOH) | 60,000.00 | 26 | 1,560,000.00 |
| 18 | DOST-SEI Scholarship | 55,000.00 | 43 | 2,365,000.00 |
| 19 | DSWD Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situation (Municipal, Congressional and Sen. Imee Marcos) | 5,000.00 | 4,592 | 22,960,000.00 |
| 20 | Medical Scholarship and Return Service Program (MSRS) | 166,500.00 | 12 | 2,331,000.00 |
| 21 | Quirian Student Scholarship Program | 3,000.00 | 246 | 738,000.00 |
| 22 | SIDA-SGP Scholar (Sugarcaine) | 55,000.00 | 5 | 275,000.00 |
| 23 | SMART Financial Assistance Program | 25,000.00 | 199 | 4,975,000.00 |
| 24 | SUC-TDP Scholarship Program | 7,500.00 | 530 | 292,500.00 |
| TOTAL | 33,522 | 172,897,000 |
Private/Non-Government Sponsored Scholarship
To help more students to finish their Tertiary Education Program, the University partners with different private companies and foundation through memorandum of agreement by offering as scholarship program.
| No. | Particulars | Privileges | 1st Sem (AY 2023-2024) | Amount (AY 2023-2024) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bridging the Gaps in Higher Education Through Tertiary Scholarship (BRIGHTS) | 25,000.00 | 5 | 125,000.00 |
| 2 | Gregorio P. Uy and Lee Peng Scholarship Foundation Inc. | 4,000.00 | 32 | 128,000.00 |
| 3 | Iskolar ng Landbank | 100,000.00 | 3 | 300,000.00 |
| 4 | LingapLEADS AGRI Scholarship Program | 17,900.00 | 10 | 179,000.00 |
| 5 | Santech Aquaculture Science and Technology Foundation | 12,500.00 | 4 | 50,000.00 |
| TOTAL | 54 | 782,000.00 |
1.2 Student Assistantship Program
Effective First Semester SY 2021-2022, Isabela State University offers Student Assistantship Program (SAP) which is given to students who render emergency or temporary services to acquire training and gain extra income especially those students who fall into the bottom 20% of household income.
1.3 Student Loan Program
Based on the Board Resolution No. 91 series of 2003 or the establishment of a Student Loan Program (SLP), all bonafide students can avail this loan to aid them in their school needs such as payment in their school project/s, allowances, payment of boarding house and among others.
1.4 Free Wi-Fi and Electricity Bill for Student Occupants
The Office of Student Affairs and Services (OSAS) initiated the free Wi-Fi and electricity bill for student occupants. This program guarantees that all students, regardless of their financial situation, have equal access to digital resources, online classes, and research materials.
1.5 Free Transport Bikes
The free transport bikes for ISU students aim to reduce the impact of poverty by removing transportation expenses as a hindrance to their education. The transport bikes are available for use at designated bike stations near the campusβ main gate, colleges, and student dormitories, providing easily accessible transportation for students. The transportation bikes are expected to enhance the mobility and accessibility of the university community, while simultaneously reducing the carbon footprint associated with conventional modes of transportation.
1.6 Free Legal Assistance
Through Board Resolution No. 60 series of 2022, the University established a Legal Aid Clinic. The general goal of the program is to legally empower local communities, especially the students from low-income families, by making justice more accessible to them while in the process continuing to uphold the principles of social justice, rule of law, and humanity.
1.7 Kapit-Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan Comprehensive and Integrated Delivery of Social Services (KALAHI CIDSS) in partnership of DSWD
The KALAHI-CIDSS program is designed to assist fresh graduates, including those from Isabela State University, by providing 90 days of work and income, offering them a crucial stepping stone as they transition into the workforce. This initiative not only helps graduates gain immediate employment but also enables them to support their families during this pivotal time.
Relationship with NGOs and government agencies and Conduct of Livelihood Programs to the Community
The University is anchored on a philosophy that is open and ready to provide services for the people especially for the underserved, deprived, and marginalized. In accordance with CHED Memorandum No. 20, series of 2011, the university allocates 10% of its tuition fees towards Extension Services, underscoring its commitment to community engagement and development
Through the General Appropriation Act (GAA) and Special Budget (SB) 164, the university allotted P39,553,225.23 that actively supports these initiatives by offering startup funding, mentorship programs, training workshops, and access to university facilities. This comprehensive support not only aids in the creation of sustainable local enterprises but also fosters long-term economic and social development, aligning with the universityβs mission to uplift communities through education and innovation.
The University offers various assistance and conducts mentorship and training-workshop to identified local communities which is an intervention or mechanism for the target participants to start a sustainable business. One of the programs conducted is Unlocking Opportunities: Transforming Lives with Skills Development. This was launched in 2020 and became a regular activity of the University, exemplifying a commitment to Sustainable Development Goals.This program empowers individuals with technical-vocational skills, equipping them with the necessary skills to improve their employment prospects and contribute to community development. This mirrors the clauseβs emphasis on assisting the local community in building financially and socially sustainable livelihoods.
The Isabela State University (ISU) also organized different trainings and programs to better assist communities in improving their basic services for the people in the locality. One of the training and programs conducted is the Banana Fruit Processing Workshop (Food Technology Venture). The participants are the Tumauini Cumabao Irrigators Association, Camasi Farmers Association, and Mororan Irrigators Association, and through the Isabela Irrigation Management Office of Lingaling. The program aims to assist marginalized communities by offering a Banana Fruit Processing Workshop. This workshop teaches valuable skills like banana vinegar and banana chips processing, which can enable participants to start their own businesses. Furthermore, it can diversify income sources, and boost economic sustainability within the community. The universityβs efforts to mentor and train the community align with the clauseβs emphasis on providing assistance through training workshops and fostering financially sustainable businesses.
In addition, the University implemented different extension programs to local communities to aid and provide start-up of financially and socially sustainable businesses through mentorship programs, training workshops, and access to university facilities.