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RA 10931: Free Tuition Law Covers 112 SUCs and 78 LUCs

RA 10931: Free Tuition Law Covers 112 SUCs and 78 LUCs

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The CHED has approved Local Universities and Colleges (LUCs) to participate in the Universal Access to Quality Tertiary Education Act (RA 10931).

Region I – Ilocos Region

  1. Binalatongan Community College
  2. Don Mariano Marcos Memorial State University
  3. Ilocos Sur Community College
  4. Ilocos Sur Polytechnic State College
  5. Mariano Marcos State University
  6. North Luzon Philippines State College
  7. Pangasinan State University
  8. Urdaneta City University
  9. University of Eastern Pangasinan
  10. University of Northern Philippines

Region II – Cagayan Valley

  1. Batanes State College
  2. Cagayan State University
  3. Isabela State University
  4. Nueva Vizcaya State University
  5. Quirino State University

Region III – Central Luzon

  1. Aurora State College of Technology
  2. Baliuag Polytechnic College
  3. Bataan Peninsula State University
  4. Bulacan Agricultural State College
  5. Bulacan Polytechnic College
  6. Bulacan State University
  7. Central Luzon State University
  8. City College of Angeles
  9. City College of San Fernando, Pampanga
  10. Don Honorio Ventura Technological State University
  11. Eduardo L. Joson Memorial College
  12. Guagua Community College
  13. Kolehiyo ng Guiguinto
  14. Kolehiyo ng Subic
  15. Limay Polytechnic College
  16. Mabalacat College
  17. Norzagaray College
  18. Nueva Ecija University of Science and Technology
  19. Pambayang Dalubhasaan ng Marilao
  20. Pampanga State Agricultural University
  21. Philippine Merchant Marine Academy
  22. Polytechnic College of Botolan
  23. Polytechnic College of the City of Meycauayan
  24. Ramon Magsaysay Technological University
  25. Tarlac College of Agriculture
  26. Tarlac State University

Region IV-A – CALABARZON

  1. Antipolo Institute of Technology (AiTech)
  2. Batangas State University
  3. Balian Community College
  4. Cavite State University
  5. City College of Calamba
  6. City College of Tagaytay (CCT)
  7. Colegio de Montalban
  8. Colegio ng Lungsod ng Batangas
  9. Dalubhasaan ng Lungsod ng Lucena
  10. Dalubhasaan ng Lungsod ng San Pablo
  11. Kolehiyo ng Lungsod ng Lipa
  12. Laguna State Polytechnic University (Laguna State Polytechnic College)
  13. Laguna University
  14. Pambayang Kolehiyo ng Mauban
  15. Pamantasan ng Cabuyao (PNC)
  16. San Mateo Municipal College
  17. Southern Luzon State University
  18. Tanauan City College (TCC)
  19. Trece Martires City College
  20. University of Rizal System

Region IV-B – MIMAROPA

  1. Baco Community College
  2. Marinduque State College
  3. Mindoro State College of Agriculture and Technology
  4. MIMAROPA City College of Calapan
  5. Occidental Mindoro State College
  6. Palawan State University
  7. Romblon State University
  8. Western Philippines University

Region V – Bicol Region

  1. Bicol State College of Applied Sciences and Technology
  2. Bicol University
  3. Camarines Norte State College
  4. Camarines Sur Polytechnic Colleges
  5. Catanduanes State University
  6. Central Bicol State University of Agriculture
  7. Dr. Emilio B. Espinosa, Sr. Memorial State College of Agriculture and Technology
  8. Partido State University
  9. Sorsogon State College
  10. Aroroy Municipal College (AMC)
  11. Baao Community College
  12. Calabanga Community College
  13. Caramoan Community College
  14. City College of Naga
  15. Community College of Manito
  16. Daraga Community College
  17. Donsol Community College (DCC)
  18. Governor Mariano E. Villafuerte Community Colleges
  19. Libon Community College
  20. Ligao Community College
  21. Oas Community College
  22. Polangui Community College
  23. Rapu-Rapu Community College
  24. San Jose Community College
  25. San Pascual Polytechnic College (SPPC)
  26. Sorsogon Community College

Region VI – Western Visayas

  1. Aklan State University
  2. Bago City College
  3. Capiz State University
  4. Carlos C. Hilado Memorial State College
  5. Central Philippines State University
  6. Guimaras State College
  7. Iloilo Science and Technology University
  8. Iloilo State College of Fisheries
  9. Northern Iloilo Polytechnic State College
  10. Northern Negros State College of Science and Technology
  11. University of Antique
  12. West Visayas State University
  13. Iloilo City Community College (ICCC)
  14. Libacao College of Science and Technology
  15. Passi City College

Region VII – Central Visayas

  1. Bohol Island State University
  2. Cebu Normal University
  3. Cebu Technological University
  4. Negros Oriental State University
  5. Siquijor State College
  6. Buenavista Community College
  7. Carcar City College
  8. Sibonga Community College
  9. Trinidad Municipal College

Region VIII – Eastern Visayas

  1. Eastern Samar State University
  2. Eastern Visayas State University
  3. Leyte Normal University
  4. Naval State University
  5. Northwest Samar State University
  6. Palompon Polytechnic State University
  7. Samar State University
  8. Southern Leyte State University
  9. University of Eastern Philippines
  10. Visayas State University
  11. Maasin City College

Region IX – Zamboanga Peninsula

  1. J.H. Cerilles State College
  2. Jose Rizal Memorial State University
  3. Western Mindanao State University
  4. Zamboanga City State Polytechnic College
  5. Zamboanga State College of Marine Sciences and Technology
  6. Zamboanga del Sur Provincial Government College (ZdSPGC)

Region X – Northern Mindanao

  1. Bukidnon State University
  2. Camiguin Polytechnic State College
  3. Central Mindanao University
  4. Gov. Alfonso D. Tan College
  5. Initao College
  6. MSU – Iligan Institute of Technology
  7. Northern Bukidnon Community College
  8. Northwestern Mindanao State College of Science and Technology
  9. University of Science and Technology of Southern Philippines – Cagayan De Oro Campus
  10. University of Science and Technology of Southern Philippines – Claveria Campus
  11. Magsaysay College
  12. Opol Community College
  13. Pangantucan Bukidnon Community College (PBCC)
  14. Tagoloan Community College

Region XI – Davao Region

  1. Compostela Valley State College
  2. Davao Del Norte State College
  3. Davao Oriental State College of Science and Technology
  4. Southern Philippines Agri-Business and Marine and Aquatic School of Technology
  5. University of Southern Philippines
  6. Governor Generoso College of Arts, Sciences and Technology (GGCAST)
  7. Kapalong College of Agriculture, Sciences and Technology (KCAST)
  8. Kolehiyo ng Pantukan (KNP)
  9. Monkayo College of Arts, Sciences and Technology

Region XII – SOCCSKSARGEN

  1. Cotabato Foundation College of Science and Technology
  2. Cotabato State University
  3. Sultan Kudarat State University
  4. University of Southern Mindanao
  5. Glan Institute of Technology
  6. Makilala Institute of Science and Technology

Region XIII – Caraga Administrative Region

  1. Agusan del Sur State College of Agriculture and Technology
  2. Caraga State University (Northern Mindanao State Institute of Science and Technology)
  3. Surigao del Sur State University
  4. Surigao State College of Technology
  5. Hinatuan Southern College

Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM)

  1. Adiong Memorial Polytechnic State College
  2. Basilan State College
  3. Mindanao State University
  4. MSU-Tawi-Tawi College of Technology and Oceanography
  5. Sulu State College
  6. Tawi-Tawi Regional Agricultural College

National Capital Region

  1. Philippine Normal University
  2. Rizal Technological University
  3. Marikina Polytechnic College
  4. University of the Philippines System
  5. Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila
  6. Philippine State College of Aeronautics
  7. Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Muntinlupa
  8. Polytechnic University of the Philippines
  9. Technological University of the Philippines
  10. Eulogio ‘Amang’ Rodriguez Institute of Science and Technology

Cordillera Administrative Region

  1. Abra State Institute of Science and Technology
  2. Apayao State College
  3. Benguet State University
  4. Ifugao State University
  5. Kalinga State University
  6. Mountain Province State University

RA 10931 / Free Tuition Law

In a pivotal decision on February 13, 2018, the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) endorsed 78 Local Universities and Colleges (LUCs) to join the Universal Access to Quality Tertiary Education Act (RA 10931).

This law aims to provide free tuition and other school expenses to qualified students, marking a significant stride towards enhancing educational accessibility across the Philippines.

The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) announced an additional list on March 15, which includes 78 LUCs established by local government units eligible to provide free higher education.

LUCs are educational institutions established through local ordinances and other enabling acts.

CHED plans to release the next batch of qualified LUCs before the start of the 2019-2020 academic year.

  • Senator Bam Aquino, principal sponsor, and co-author of the law in the Senate, emphasized that state universities and colleges (SUCs) and government-run technical-vocational institutions (TVIs) are prohibited from charging students tuition and other fees, including miscellaneous fees.

Final Thought:

The Free Tuition Law, a significant scholarship program, is a major step towards making quality higher education accessible in the Philippines, demonstrating the government’s dedication to providing educational opportunities for everyone.

References:

  1. Official Gazette. (n.d). Retrieved (2019, February 10), from https://officialgazette.gov.ph
  2. Commission on Higher Education [CHED]. (n.d). Facebook. Retrieved (2019, February 10), from https://facebook.com/CHED
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Arvie Montesor

Arvie Montesor

Hey there! I’m Arvie Montesor, part of the PhilScholar team. I’m all about helping writers and exploring cool tech stuff. I got into writing back in school, and now I’m here, diving into different topics and sharing what I learn. At PhilScholar, I write about writing tips, cool tools, and how technology is changing education. But that’s not all! I also keep an eye out for scholarship opportunities, because I believe everyone should have a chance to reach their academic goals.

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