RA 10931 (Universal Access to Quality Tertiary Education Act) provides free tuition + miscellaneous fees at:
- All State Universities and Colleges (SUCs)
- Local Universities and Colleges (LUCs)
- TESDA technical-vocational education
Coverage:
- Tuition fees
- Miscellaneous fees (registration, lab, library, etc.)
- Excludes: books, dorm, food, transportation
Eligibility:
- Filipino citizen
- Enrolled in covered institution
- Maintaining academic standing
Note: Doesn't cover private universities (Ateneo, DLSU, etc.) — those still charge tuition.
What it means for you:
- Massive cost reduction for SUC students (UP, PUP, MMSU, PNU, etc.)
- Combine with TES for living-expense support if low-income
- Effectively free undergraduate education at top public universities
- Significant equaliser for PHL educational access