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Academic tutoring program

The Academic Tutoring program assists students with keeping up with their studies. The program allows students to schedule tutoring sessions based on their availability. With tutoring, they will be able to catch up with their studies in class and receive assistance with their assignments.

The Academic Tutoring Program is for students who need help with their academics, whether it's understanding the lessons and subjects discussed in their classes, guidance and help with assignments, or simply help studying for a test. The Academic Tutoring Program aims to help students perform well in their academics, even with the extra workload that comes with their work.

The college can recruit professors or students who have high and consistent grades for tutoring. Students can apply for tutoring or get referred to it if they have consistently below-average/failing grades. Students can schedule a tutoring session during their free time, either virtually or face-to-face. Tutors can help these students with their assignments, studying for exams, or understanding a lesson.

While not all working students have challenges with poor academic performance, some students fall behind in their classes and assignments and receive failing grades due to work and not having enough time to keep up with their studies. With the help of tutoring, these students' grades can improve, and they will be able to perform better in class.

There are a lot of students in college who have difficulties keeping their grades and academic performance up. They can utilize the academic tutoring program to help them with their studies, and students who are interested in tutoring can apply to be tutors and could earn rewards/benefits such as money or extra credits for their grades.

Working student organizations

A Working student organization can give working students a community and space where they can find other working students like themselves. Working students can receive help and guidance with their working student life. A working student community can bring endless possibilities and opportunities for working students, and help them be more visible.

A Working student organization is a community of working students gathered together. Its purpose is to provide a space just for working students, where they can meet, socialize, network, and get to know other working students. Working students can help each other with job referrals, advice, schoolwork, or emotional support.

Giving working students a community of other working students can help them feel seen and less isolated. An organization represents the working student community; therefore, if a working student has a concern, the organization can bring it to administrators' attention.

Every college may have different systems for operating organizations, but generally, a working student organization should have an advisor for guidance and to help communicate with the school administrators, officers to maintain and plan events, and, of course, members to form said organization. There should also be a physical location within the campus where the organization/association can meet, but a virtual place, such as Messenger, Discord, or any other major communication and community platforms, does just as well.

Other students can join the organization to be able to get to know working students and working student life better, and students who are also interested in finding work can also join to receive assistance in finding work.

On campus employment

On-campus employment allows working students to work directly on campus. Students can directly go to work before or after their classes. It makes work for students more accessible and convenient, allowing the working student to focus more energy on their studies.

Having the option to work on campus can greatly benefit working students, as it cuts transportation costs and time from school to work, and it allows students to have more flexible hours. Working students are less likely to be fatigued from school and work, and could have more free time for studies or self-care.

The college could allow students to work certain jobs around campus, some examples can be: Teaching Assistant, Library assistant, campus tour guide, IT technician, Campus cafeteria/barista, Resident Assistant, etc., allowing students to work these jobs can also solve any understaffing issues the college may have.

Having the option to work on campus can benefit working students. This eliminates transportation cost and time between school and work, as the working student can walk to work right after their classes. The college will also be able to monitor their working students better and be able to control their working hours to better fit their schedules. It would be easier for them to schedule their classes and work shifts. Students may be interested to take on campus employment as it would be more convenient than seeking employment elsewhere.

Job Fairs

Job fairs give students the opportunity to look for job opportunities and secure employment for after they graduate. Job fairs can be inclusive for working students by having employers hire undergraduate students to work.

Traditional job fairs have employers seeking out students to recruit and hire once they graduate, and students looking for potential companies to work at once they graduate. A working student inclusive job fair includes students who are currently looking for work to earn while they are studying, and companies that hire working undergraduate students.

Colleges can organize a job fair and invite companies that want to hire undergraduate students. The job fair can last from a few days to a week and can be held at a large space within or near campus. These students can talk to various companies to see if they are interested in working for them.

There are many working students who usually work short-term jobs and are constantly looking for more work/employment. A job fair where they can seek out companies that are currently hiring students can help them find the work that they need. Working students can also

Emergency Cash Assistance

The emergency cash assistance program is a financial aid program that offers qualified working students experiencing unforeseen financial difficulties one-time cash assistance between ₱1000 and ₱5000. The aid is meant to support students in staying enrolled during difficult times and does not require repayment, unlike a loan. Sudden job loss or income reduction, family emergencies, unforeseen housing or transportation costs, and urgent school-related expenses are all considered eligible emergencies.

The emergency cash assistance program will cover expenses worth 1k to 5k strictly for emergencies such as sudden job loss or income reduction, family emergencies, unexpected housing or transportation costs, and urgent school expenses. Though it will not be a loan, but outright cash given immediately upon minimal documentation. By providing immediate financial assistance during emergencies, this reduces financial stress and ensures students don’t rely on loans or drop out of school, it also improves academic performance, retains them as students, and ensures that the unexpected crisis does not permanently stop a student's education.

Students must provide proof of employment, proof of income or financial hardship, a valid school ID, and a brief application outlining their emergency to apply. The office of student affairs or a designated committee reviews applications, giving certified working students priority. Subject to eligibility requirements, students may receive assistance once per semester in order to maintain the program's eligibility requirements.

By offering fast financial assistance during unforeseen circumstances, Students can continue attending classes while they recover financially by using the aid to pay for necessities like food, housing, transportation, or urgent academic expenses. The program promotes greater student retention by relieving short-term financial strain.

Although working students are given priority because they are more vulnerable to income disruptions while balancing work and school obligations, the program may also help other students who have verified financial emergencies.

As it can be financed by donations from donors, alumni, current students, assistance budget, or fundraising efforts, the program is considered budget-friendly. Colleges can efficiently control expenses while guaranteeing that support reaches students who most need it because the aid is limited to one grant per semester and is only given to students with verified emergencies.

Food Subsidy

The Food Subsidy Program aims to help to feed students by allowing them to purchase unsold food from the cafeteria at a discounted rate or receive food for free. It allows students to have stable access to food and to allocate their food funds for other necessities.

The Food Subsidy Program offers student assistance by offering working students affordable and filling meals while they’re on campus. By aiding students in obtaining filling meals at a reduced cost, the program seeks to lessen food insecurity by preventing financial hardships and offering them basic nutritional needs.

A ₱50 to ₱100 peso meal coupon can be used daily at the cafeteria and will be given to eligible students. To reduce food waste, unsold cafeteria meals may also be given away for free or at a reduced cost. The office of student affairs determines eligibility, and students who want to participate must show a valid school ID and documentation of their financial need to guarantee that the aid is given fairly and sustainably. Coupon distribution and redemption are tracked.

By increasing the availability of nutritious meals and reducing the need to rely on cheap and unhealthy food options or skipping meals entirely, the program benefits working students. A healthy diet promotes better focus, energy levels, and general well-being, which helps students stay focused in class and carry out their academic and professional obligations more successfully, and reduces stress related to food insecurity by lowering the cost of daily meals.

The program can help create a more inclusive environment where basic nutritional needs are supported regardless of a student's circumstances. It can also help other financially disadvantaged students who face food insecurity.

As it makes use of extra food that might go to waste and optimizes current cafeteria operations, the program is affordable. Allocations from the school, donations from alumni or donors, and community partnerships can all provide funding, and the coupon system enables the institution to effectively track usage and manage expenses. This makes it possible for colleges to offer significant support without needing significant operational infrastructure charges.

Tuition deferral program

A seminar centered around time management. It goes into detail on the importance of time management and how it can affect student life. It teaches students on how they can improve their time management and can help them find time management strategies that works best for them. Learning time management is important for a working student as it helps them better balance both their academics and their jobs.

The Tuition Deferral program aids students who pay their own tuition by working. The program allows them to pay for tuition in installments based on when they receive their paycheck. This helps students stay enrolled, prevents them from losing their class slots, reduces dropout rates and financial stress, and encourages continued employment and education.

Students must submit proper documentation verifying their employment and the next anticipated date of their paycheck to qualify for the program. After being accepted, students can enroll in their classes, but their tuition is postponed until the prearranged date. This arrangement guarantees that a temporary delay in income won’t cause students to be dropped from their classes or be prevented from enrolling.

By lowering financial stress and avoiding situations where working students must choose between continuing their education and affording necessary living expenses, the program reduces the possibility of delayed enrollment, interrupted studies, or dropping out due to financial hardship by enabling students to stay focused with their studies while they wait for their wages.

The program depends on modifications to current administrative procedures and tuition payment policies. Colleges can support working students with low operating costs, increase student retention, and lessen enrollment disruptions brought on by brief cash shortages, because tuition is deferred rather than waived.