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About the START Program

 

Rationale

The University takes immense pride in the growing socio-economic diversity within its student body. An increasing number of students from less-privileged backgrounds are becoming integral members of the Lasallian community, facilitated by expanding scholarship opportunities.

While financial assistance helps address tuition costs, many students face challenges in meeting other essential needs such as meals, transportation, class projects, and extracurricular activities. Unfortunately, the University鈥檚 resources alone are insufficient to fully address these additional burdens.

To support students in a more holistic way, it is essential to offer opportunities that go beyond financial aid, focusing on their personal and professional growth.

In response, the University has introduced the Student Assistantship and Resource Training (START) program. This initiative, open to both undergraduate and graduate students, is designed to provide not only financial support but also valuable opportunities for skill development. Students selected for the program will receive an allowance while gaining hands-on experience that enhances their academic journey and equips them with practical skills for future success.

Managed by the Office of Admissions and Scholarships (OAS), the program connects students with financial assistance while fostering growth in key areas. The University is dedicated to supporting students in achieving academic and professional success through a well-rounded, inclusive approach.

Objectives

The START program aims to:

  1. provide financial assistance to students in need;
  2. assist students in obtaining practical/work skills and experience;
  3. build students鈥� interpersonal skills in the workplace;
  4. assist students in developing contacts, references, and recommendations;
  5. provide the University an opportunity to scout for top student assistants for potential full-time job offers after graduation; and
  6. immerse students in the Lasallian work environment.

 

Student Eligibility and Retention

Eligibility

Students who meet the following criteria are eligible to participate in the START program:

  1. Must be a Filipino citizen;
  2. Must be an undergraduate student of De La Salle University-Manila enrolled in at least twelve (12) units or a graduate student enrolled in at least six (6) units during the term of assistantship;
  3. Must not be enrolled in more than eighteen (18) units for undergraduate students and not more than twelve (12) units for graduate students;
  4. Must not have any major offense;
  5. Must have a Cumulative GPA of at least 2.5 at the time of application to the START program;
  6. Must not have a failing grade in any course in the preceding term of enrollment; and
  7. Undergraduate students must have written consent from the parent on record; graduate students who are on study leave must have written consent from their employer or from the institution/office/school with which they are currently affiliated.

Retention

To maintain privileges, STARTers are required to:

  1. Retain ALL the above-mentioned eligibility criteria and聽
  2. Receive a performance appraisal rating of at least 85% from the host department in the preceding term of the assistantship

 

Conditions on Student Assistantship聽

  1. Hours to be Rendered
    • 聽1.1 STARTers are required to report for a minimum of five (5) hours per week, with a maximum of twenty (20) hours per week.
    • 1.2 The assistantship schedule must be between Mondays and Saturdays and fall at any time between 8:00 am and 8:00 pm.
    • 1.3 STARTers are prohibited from reporting for assistantship during holidays and/or class suspension periods. The Host Department is responsible for ensuring that STARTers do not report on these days. Any assistantship performed during these periods will be considered voluntary service and will not be compensated.
    • 1.4 A maximum of 80 hours may be rendered per month. To maintain a proper balance between academic responsibilities and assistantship duties, any hours exceeding this limit will not be permitted. Any excess beyond the 80-hour assistantship limit will not be compensated and shall be considered a voluntary service to the host department.
    • 1.5 During their term of assistantship, undergraduate STARTers who complete a maximum of 20 hours per week shall be given advance enrollment privileges.
  2. STARTers are generally not allowed to render service during the last two weeks of the academic term, specifically during weeks 13-14.
  3. The Student Assistantship may be terminated by OAS and/or the host department at any time during the term for cause.
  4. STARTers are subject to the student discipline policies outlined in the Student Handbook.

APPLICATION PROCESS

For STUDENTS:

Upload the following documents to this :

  • START Application Form
  • Updated Resume
  • Recent 2×2 colored photo
  • A printed copy of grades from previous academic terms聽
  • A copy of the EAF for the current term
  • Accomplished Parental Consent Form (for undergraduate students only) with a photocopy of the Parent-on-Record鈥檚 valid ID
  • Certificate of Good Moral Character from the Student Discipline Formation Office (SDFO)

NOTES:

  • OAS will maintain an active file of all submitted applications and documents.聽
  • OAS will notify applicants about potential placements within the START program. Admission to the START program will be subject to the availability of open slots.聽
  • Once assigned to a requesting department/office, OAS will contact the STARTer for a preliminary briefing.

For OFFICES REQUESTING STARTers

The following steps must be followed based on whether the request is for a new STARTer or the renewal of an existing STARTer:

  1. Requesting for a New STARTer:
    • The requesting office must submit the completed STARTer Requisition Form through the designated online submission link.
    • The requesting office that wishes to replace STARTers will be asked to upload a new STARTer request form.
    • If an office has a pre-identified potential STARTer/s, include details in Section C of the form. However, the pre-identified STARTer/s must still follow the standard application procedure mentioned above.
    • OAS will review and screen the pre-identified STARTer/s for eligibility. If they meet the requirements, OAS will notify the office regarding their deployment status.
  1. Requesting for Renewal of a STARTer:
  • 2.1 To request the renewal of an existing STARTer, the office must submit both the STARTer Evaluation Form and the Request Form for Renewal of STARTer for all host departments with active STARTers.
  • 2.2. Eligibility for Renewal: While OAS will conduct a screening for eligibility, please ensure that the STARTer meets the following criteria before recommending them for renewal:
    • Cumulative GPA of at least 2.5
    • No failing grades in any course from the previous term
  • 2.3 OAS will review the renewal request and may contact the requesting office for any additional details if necessary.

Processing Time:

OAS will process all requests and provide updates to the requesting office regarding the deployment of the new or renewed STARTer/s. The processing period is approximately two weeks (excluding holidays, class suspensions, and Sundays) from the receipt of the request.

Submission of Request for New STARTer and Renewal

To submit a request for a new STARTer or to request a renewal, visit the following .