THE COMMISSION on Higher Education (CHED) has launched the Allied Health Experiential Assistance for Deserving Students, a financial assistance program designed to support allied health students completing their mandatory clinical and field-based training.

According to CHED, this landmark initiative provides a one-time grant to qualified students enrolled in allied health programs across CHED-recognized higher education institutions.

CHED Chairperson Shirley Agrupis and Senator Bam Aquino led the official launch of the program, emphasizing the government’s shared commitment to empowering future medical professionals.

“Pinaglaban po natin ito kasama si Senator Bam Aquino during the budget deliberations because we recognized that many of our students—especially in nursing and other allied health programs—ay napipilitang huminto o nahihirapang makapagpatuloy dahil sa mahal na gastusin para sa clinical training at internships,” Agrupis said.

To graduate and earn professional licenses, medical and allied health students are required to complete Related Learning Experience components, including clinical rotations, hospital internships, practicums, and community-based health placements.

The AHEAD Grant will help cover expenses related to clinical duties, internships, practicums, and community-based training, including transportation, accommodation, uniforms, medical requirements, insurance, and other training-related costs.