RA 10931 (Universal Access to Quality Tertiary Education Act, 2017) provides:
- Free tuition and other school fees for undergraduates at State Universities and Colleges (SUCs) and qualified Local Universities and Colleges (LUCs)
- Free technical-vocational education at TESDA-run institutions
- The Tertiary Education Subsidy (TES) and a student loan program
Not covered: living costs such as board, food and transport — and tuition at private colleges.
Conditions: Filipino citizenship, admission to the school, and meeting its retention rules. Students who already have a bachelor's degree generally aren't covered.
What it means for you:
- College is tuition-free at SUCs such as UP, PUP, PNU and MSU
- Combine it with TES or other scholarships to help with living costs