West Java Taxpayers Fund Rp1.2 Trillion in Educational Assistance

Thu, 24 Sep 2026, 09:47 WIB | Source: CNN Indonesia | Social Policy

The West Java Provincial Government has expressed its appreciation to citizens who remain compliant with tax payments. Thanks to tax revenue, almost one million students in West Java are able to benefit from educational assistance totalling Rp1.2 trillion.

This assistance, which is separate from School Operational Assistance (BOS) and teacher certification funds, includes the payment of electricity and water bills in schools, the construction of new classrooms and schools, and other essential facilities.

Furthermore, the Private School Cooperation (SSK) programme is assisting 3ict 31,663 students enrolled in private SMA and SMK schools. These are students who were not accepted into public schools through the New Student Admission System (SPMB).

“This is all funded by the West Java residents who pay their taxes. Therefore, free education in West Java is made free by the people of West Java,” stated the Governor of West Java, Dedi Mulyadi (KDM), on Tuesday (22/9).

KDM noted that the total funds allocated for students are expected to reach Rp73 billion by 2026.

The breakdown includes the payment of school development contributions (SPP) amounting to Rp150,000 per month for each SMA student and Rp175,000 per student for SMK students.

Additionally, public tax revenue is used to cover school development fees or initial enrolment fees for private schools, valued at Rp1.5 million per student per year.

Students from underprivileged families also receive assistance for uniforms, bags, shoes, and books worth Rp1.8 million per child per year. There are 38,887 students receiving this aid, with a total of Rp70 billion provided from the West Java Regional Budget (APBD).

The West Java Provincial Government is also focusing on students at risk of dropping out by providing Rp70 billion to cover monthly fees for 117,457 students. Each student receives monthly fee assistance of Rp600,000 per year.

Furthermore, KDM urged the public to continue supporting the development of West Java, including in the field of education, by remaining diligent in their tax payments.