According to CHED, a total of 214 public higher education institutions – 103 LUCs, 111 state universities and colleges – are now covered by Republic Act No. 10931 or the free tuition law.
This law is an act promoting universal access to quality tertiary education by providing free tuition and other school fees in state and local universities and colleges, as well as state-run technical vocational institutions.
The free tuition only extends to government-funded educational institutions, such as SUCs and LUCs. However, students who prefer studying in private institutions or are pursuing a secondary undergraduate degree are provided with a different program, which is also mandated by this law.
Local Universities and Colleges (LUCs) are educational institutions established by local government units through an ordinance and other enabling acts.
Despite limiting the free tuition fee to SUCs and LUCs, the law also puts into place financial assistance for students who are and will be enrolled in private institutions or for those who will be taking post-secondary degree education. These programs are in a form of subsidy and student loans, which the student needs to apply for first.
This law may provide free tuition fee for everyone, but it doesn’t mean it comes easy. To be granted with this privilege, the student must fulfill the basic requirements such as the following:
- Passed the entrance examination and other admission and retention requirement in their preferred SUC or LUC.
- The student must have not completed any degree from any higher education institution, public or private.
Tertiary-level and vocational students who wish to enjoy the free tuition subsidy under the enacted law may choose from as many as 214 public schools in Philippines
ARMM
LIST of Universities and Colleges in ARMM (Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao) with FREE Tuition Fee
The following Universities and Colleges in ARMM (Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao) have been included in CHED’s list of approved institutions that are covered by the Universal Access to Quality Tertiary Education Act:
- Adiong Memorial Polytechnic State College
- Basilan State College-Isabela City (Main Campus)
- Basilan State College-Lamitan
- Basilan State College-Maluso
- Basilan State College-Sta. Clara
- Basilan State College-Tipo-Tipo
- Mindanao State University
- Mindanao State University – Iligan Institute of Technology
- Mindanao State University-Buug College
- Mindanao State University-General Santos
- Mindanao State University-Lanao Del Norte Agricultural College
- Mindanao State University-Lanao National College of Arts and Trades
- Mindanao State University-Maguindanao
- Mindanao State University-Maigo School of Arts and Trades
- Mindanao State University-Main Campus Marawi City
- Mindanao State University-Naawan
- Mindanao State University-Sulu Development Technical College
- Mindanao State University-Tawi-Tawi College of Technology and Oceanography
- Mindoro State University-Bongabong Campus
- Mindoro State University-Calapan City Campus
- Mindoro State University-Main Campus
- MSU-Tawi-Tawi College of Technology and Oceanography
- Sulu State College
- Tawi-Tawi Regional Agricultural College
CAR
LIST of Universities and Colleges in CAR (Cordillera Administrative Region) with FREE Tuition Fee
The following Universities and Colleges in CAR (Cordillera Administrative Region) have been included in CHED’s list of approved institutions that are covered by the Universal Access to Quality Tertiary Education Act:
- Abra State Institute of Science and Technology
- Abra State Institute of Science and Technology-Bangued
- Abra State Institute of Science and Technology-Main
- Apayao State College
- Apayao State College-Luna
- Apayao State College-Main
- Benguet State University
- Benguet State University-Bokod Campus
- Benguet State University-Buguias Campus
- Benguet State University-Main
- Benguet State University-Open University
- Ifugao State University
- Ifugao State University – Lagawe Campus
- Ifugao State University – Main
- Ifugao State University – Potia
- Ifugao State University – Tinoc
- Ifugao State University-Aguinaldo
- Ifugao State University-Hapao
- Kalinga State University
- Kalinga State University-Dagupan
- Kalinga State University-Main
- Kalinga State University-Rizal
- Mountain Province State University
- Mountain Province State Polytechnic College-Main
- Mountain Province State Polytechnic College-Tadian
CARAGA
LIST of Universities and Colleges in CARAGA with FREE Tuition Fee
The following Universities and Colleges in CARAGA have been included in CHED’s list of approved institutions that are covered by the Universal Access to Quality Tertiary Education Act:
- Agusan del Sur State College of Agriculture and Technology
- Caraga State University (Northern Mindanao State Institute of Science and Technology)
- Caraga State University-Cabadbaran Campus
- Caraga State University-Main Campus
- Hinatuan Southern College
- Surigao del Sur State University
- Surigao Del Sur State University-Cagwait
- Surigao Del Sur State University-Cantilan
- Surigao Del Sur State University-Lianga
- Surigao Del Sur State University-Main
- Surigao Del Sur State University-San Miguel
- Surigao Del Sur State University-Tagbina
- Surigao State College of Technology
- Surigao State College of Technology-Del Carmen
- Surigao State College of Technology-Main
- Surigao State College of Technology-Mainit
- Surigao State College of Technology-Malimono
REGION I
LIST of Universities and Colleges in REGION I (Ilocos Region) with FREE Tuition Fee
The following Universities and Colleges in REGION I (Ilocos Region) have been included in CHED’s list of approved institutions that are covered by the Universal Access to Quality Tertiary Education Act:
- Binalatongan Community College
- Don Mariano Marcos Memorial State University
- Don Mariano Marcos Memorial State University-Mid La Union
- Don Mariano Marcos Memorial State University-North La Union-Main Campus
- Don Mariano Marcos Memorial State University-Open University
- Don Mariano Marcos Memorial State University-South La Union
- Ilocos Sur Community College
- Ilocos Sur Polytechnic State College
- Ilocos Sur Polytechnic State College-Candon
- Ilocos Sur Polytechnic State College-Cervantes
- Ilocos Sur Polytechnic State College-College of Arts and Sciences-Tagudin
- Ilocos Sur Polytechnic State College-College of Engineering and Technology-Santiago
- Ilocos Sur Polytechnic State College-College of Fisheries and Marine Sciences-Narvacan
- Mariano Marcos State University
- Mariano Marcos State University-College of Agriculture and Forestry-Dingras
- Mariano Marcos State University-College of Aquatic Sciences and Applied Technology
- Mariano Marcos State University-College of Industrial Technology-Laoag City
- Mariano Marcos State University-College of Teacher Education-Laoag City
- Mariano Marcos State University-Main
- North Luzon Philippines State College
- Pangasinan State University
- Pangasinan State University
- Pangasinan State University-Alaminos City
- Pangasinan State University-Asingan
- Pangasinan State University-Bayambang
- Pangasinan State University-Binmaley
- Pangasinan State University-Infanta
- Pangasinan State University-Open University
- Pangasinan State University-San Carlos City
- Pangasinan State University-Sta. Maria
- Pangasinan State University-Urdaneta City
- University of Eastern Pangasinan
- University of Northern Philippines
- Urdaneta City University
REGION II
LIST of Universities and Colleges in REGION II (Cagayan Valley) with FREE Tuition Fee
The following Universities and Colleges in REGION II (Cagayan Valley) have been included in CHED’s list of approved institutions that are covered by the Universal Access to Quality Tertiary Education Act:
- Batanes State College
- Cagayan State University
- Cagayan State University-Andrews
- Cagayan State University-Aparri
- Cagayan State University-Gonzaga
- Cagayan State University-Lallo
- Cagayan State University-Lasam
- Cagayan State University-Piat
- Cagayan State University-Sanchez Mira
- Cagayan State University-Tuguegarao (Carig)
- Isabela State University
- Isabela State University-Angadanan Campus
- Isabela State University-Cabagan
- Isabela State University-Cauayan Campus
- Isabela State University-Ilagan Campus
- Isabela State University-Jones Campus
- Isabela State University-Main (Echague)
- Isabela State University-Palanan Campus
- Isabela State University-Roxas Campus
- Isabela State University-San Mariano Campus
- Isabela State University-San Mateo Campus
- Nueva Vizcaya State University
- Nueva Vizcaya State University – Main, Bayombong
- Nueva Vizcaya State University-Bambang
- Quirino State University
- Quirino State University – Cabarroguis
- Quirino State University – Maddela
REGION III
LIST of Universities and Colleges in REGION III (Central Luzon) with FREE Tuition Fee
The following Universities and Colleges in REGION III (Central Luzon) have been included in CHED’s list of approved institutions that are covered by the Universal Access to Quality Tertiary Education Act:
- Aurora State College of Technology
- Aurora State College of Technology-Bazal
- Aurora State College of Techonolgy-Casiguran
- Baliuag Polytechnic College
- Bataan Peninsula State University
- Bataan Peninsula State University-Abucay
- Bataan Peninsula State University-Bagac
- Bataan Peninsula State University-Balanga
- Bataan Peninsula State University-Dinalupihan
- Bataan Peninsula State University-Orani
- Bulacan Agricultural State College
- Bulacan Agricultural State College
- Bulacan Agricultural State College-Doña Remedios Trinidad
- Bulacan Polytechnic College
- Bulacan State University
- Bulacan State University-Bustos
- Bulacan State University-Hagonoy
- Bulacan State University-Main
- Bulacan State University-Meneses
- Bulacan State University-San Jose Del Monte
- Central Luzon State University
- City College of Angeles
- City College of San Fernando, Pampanga
- Don Honorio Ventura Technological State University
- Don Honorio Ventura Technological State University-Main
- Don Honorio Ventura Technological State University-Mexico
- Don Honorio Ventura Technological State University-Porac
- Don Honorio Ventura Technological State University-Sto.Thomas
- Eduardo L. Joson Memorial College
- Gordon College
- Guagua Community College
- Kolehiyo ng Guiguinto
- Kolehiyo ng Subic
- Limay Polytechnic College
- Mabalacat City College
- Norzagaray College
- Nueva Ecija University of Science and Technology
- Nueva Ecija University of Science and Technology-Atate
- Nueva Ecija University of Science and Technology-Carranglan
- Nueva Ecija University of Science and Technology-Fort Magsaysay
- Nueva Ecija University of Science and Technology-Gapan City Campus
- Nueva Ecija University of Science and Technology-Main
- Nueva Ecija University of Science and Technology-Peñaranda
- Nueva Ecija University of Science and Technology-San Antonio Campus
- Nueva Ecija University of Science and Technology-San Isidro Campus
- Nueva Ecija University of Science and Technology-San Leonardo
- Nueva Ecija University of Science and Technology-Sebani Estate Agricultural College
- Nueva Ecija University of Science and Technology-Sumacab Campus
- Nueva Ecija University of Science and Technology-Talavera
- Pambayang Dalubhasaan ng Marilao
- Pampanga State Agricultural University
- Philippine Merchant Marine Academy
- Polytechnic College of Botolan
- Polytechnic College of the City of Meycauayan
- Ramon Magsaysay Technological University
- Tarlac College of Agriculture
- Tarlac State University
REGION IV-A
LIST of Universities and Colleges in REGION IV-A (Calabarzon) with FREE Tuition Fee
The following Universities and Colleges in REGION IV-A (Calabarzon) have been included in CHED’s list of approved institutions that are covered by the Universal Access to Quality Tertiary Education Act:
- Antipolo Institute of Technology (AiTech)
- Balian Community College
- Batangas State University
- Batangas State University-Alangilan
- Batangas State University-Balayan
- Batangas State University-Lemery
- Batangas State University-Lipa City
- Batangas State University-Lobo
- Batangas State University-Main
- Batangas State University-Malvar
- Batangas State University-Nasugbu
- Batangas State University-Rosario
- Batangas State University-San Juan
- Cavite State University
- Cavite State University-Bacoor City Campus
- Cavite State University-Carmona Campus
- Cavite State University-Cavite City Camous
- Cavite State University-General Trias Campus
- Cavite State University-Imus Campus
- Cavite State University-Main
- Cavite State University-Naic Campus
- Cavite State University-Rosario Campus
- Cavite State University-Silang Campus
- Cavite State University-Tanza Campus
- Cavite State University-Trece Martires City Campus
- City College of Calamba
- City College of Tagaytay (CCT)
- Colegio de Montalban
- Colegio ng Lungsod ng Batangas
- Dalubhasaan ng Lungsod ng Lucena
- Dalubhasaan ng Lungsod ng San Pablo
- Kolehiyo ng Lungsod ng Lipa
- Laguna State Polytechnic University (Laguna State Polytechnic College)
- Laguna State Polytechnic University-Los Baños
- Laguna State Polytechnic University-Main
- Laguna State Polytechnic University-San Pablo City
- Laguna State Polytechnic University-Sta. Cruz
- Laguna University
- One Cainta College
- Pamantasan ng Cabuyao (PNC)
- Pambayang Kolehiyo ng Mauban
- San Mateo Municipal College
- Southern Luzon State University
- Southern Luzon State University
- Southern Luzon State University-Alabat
- Southern Luzon State University-Catanauan
- Southern Luzon State University-Gumaca Campus
- Southern Luzon State University-Infanta
- Southern Luzon State University-Lucena
- Southern Luzon State University-Polilio
- Southern Luzon State University-Tagkawayan
- Southern Luzon State University-Tiaong Campus
- Tanauan City College (TCC)
- Trece Martires City College
- University of Rizal System
- University of Rizal System-Angono
- University of Rizal System-Antipolo
- University of Rizal System-Binangonan
- University of Rizal System-Cainta
- University of Rizal System-Cardona
- University of Rizal System-Morong
- University of Rizal System-Pililia
- University of Rizal System-Rodriguez
- University of Rizal System-Tanay
- University of Rizal System-Taytay
REGION IV-B
LIST of Universities and Colleges in REGION IV-B (MIMAROPA) with FREE Tuition Fee
The following Universities and Colleges in REGION IV-B (MIMAROPA) have been included in CHED’s list of approved institutions that are covered by the Universal Access to Quality Tertiary Education Act:
- Baco Community College
- City College of Calapan
- Marinduque State College
- Marinduque State College-Gasan Campus
- Marinduque State College-Main Campus
- Marinduque State College-Sta. Cruz Campus
- Marinduque State College-Torrijos Campus
- Mindoro State College of Agriculture and Technology
- Occidental Mindoro State College
- Occidental Mindoro State College
- Occidental Mindoro State College-Labangan Campus
- Occidental Mindoro State College-Lubang Campus
- Occidental Mindoro State College-Mamburao
- Occidental Mindoro State College-Murtha Campus
- Occidental Mindoro State College-Sablayan Campus
- Palawan State University
- Palawan State University
- Palawan State University- Balabac
- Palawan State University- Brooke’s Point
- Palawan State University-Araceli
- Palawan State University-Bataraza
- Palawan State University-Coron
- Palawan State University-Cuyo
- Palawan State University-Dumaran
- Palawan State University-Linapacan
- Palawan State University-Narra
- Palawan State University-New Ibajay, El Nido
- Palawan State University-Quezon
- Palawan State University-Rizal
- Palawan State University-Roxas
- Palawan State University-San Rafael, Puerto Princesa City
- Palawan State University-San Vicente
- Palawan State University-Sofronio Española
- Palawan State University-Taytay
- Romblon State University
- Romblon State University-Cajidiocan Campus
- Romblon State University-Calatrava Campus
- Romblon State University-Main
- Romblon State University-Romblon Campus
- Romblon State University-San Agustin Campus
- Romblon State University-San Andres Campus
- Romblon State University-San Fernando Campus
- Romblon State University-San Jose Campus
- Romblon State University-Sta. Fe Campus
- Romblon State University-Sta. Maria Campus
- Western Philippines University
- Western Philippines University
- Western Philippines University-Busuanga
- Western Philippines University-Culion
- Western Philippines University-El Nido
- Western Philippines University-Puerto Princesa
- Western Philippines University-Quezon
- Western Philippines University-Rio Tuba
REGION IX
LIST of Universities and Colleges in REGION IX (Zamboanga Peninsula) with FREE Tuition Fee
The following Universities and Colleges in REGION IX (Zamboanga Peninsula) have been included in CHED’s list of approved institutions that are covered by the Universal Access to Quality Tertiary Education Act:
- J.H Cerilles State College
- Jose Rizal Memorial State University
- Jose Rizal Memorial State University – Main
- Jose Rizal Memorial State University-Dipolog
- Jose Rizal Memorial State University-Katipunan Campus
- Jose Rizal Memorial State University-Sibuco
- Jose Rizal Memorial State University-Siocon
- Jose Rizal Memorial State University-Tampilisan
- Western Mindanao State University
- Western Mindanao State University
- Western Mindanao State University-Alicia
- Western Mindanao State University-Aurora
- Western Mindanao State University-Curuan
- Western Mindanao State University-Diplahan
- Western Mindanao State University-Imelda
- Western Mindanao State University-Ipil
- Western Mindanao State University-Mabuhay
- Western Mindanao State University-Malangas
- Western Mindanao State University-Molave
- Western Mindanao State University-Naga
- Western Mindanao State University-Olutanga
- Western Mindanao State University-Pagadian
- Western Mindanao State University-Siay
- Western Mindanao State University-Tungawan
- Zamboanga City State Polytechnic College
- Zamboanga del Sur Provincial Government College (ZdSPGC)
- Zamboanga del Sur Provincial Government College
- Zamboanga del Sur Provincial Government College – Pagadian
- Zamboanga State College of Marine Sciences and Technology
NCR
LIST of Universities and Colleges in NCR (National Capital Region) with FREE Tuition Fee
The following Universities and Colleges in NCR (National Capital Region) have been included in CHED’s list of approved institutions that are covered by the Universal Access to Quality Tertiary Education Act:
- City of Malabon University
- Dr. Filemon C. Aguilar Memorial College of Las Piñas
- Eulogio ‘Amang’ Rodriguez Institute of Science and Technology
- Marikina Polytechnic College
- Navotas Polytechnic College
- Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila
- Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Muntinlupa
- Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Pasig
- Pateros Technological College
- Philippine Normal University
- Philippine State College of Aeronautics
- Polytechnic University of the Philippines
- Rizal Technological University
- Taguig City University
- Technological University of the Philippines
- University of the Philippines System
- Valenzuela City Polytechnic College
REGION V
LIST of Universities and Colleges in REGION V (Bicol Region) with FREE Tuition Fee
The following Universities and Colleges in REGION V (Bicol Region) have been included in CHED’s list of approved institutions that are covered by the Universal Access to Quality Tertiary Education Act:
- Aroroy Municipal College (AMC)
- Baao Community College
- Bicol State College of Applied Sciences and Technology
- Bicol University
- Bicol University Gubat Campus
- Bicol University-College of Agriculture and Forestry
- Bicol University-Daraga Campus
- Bicol University-Main
- Bicol University-Polangui Campus
- Bicol University-Tabaco Campus
- Calabanga Community College
- Camarines Norte State College
- Camarines Norte State College-Abaño Campus
- Camarines Norte State College-Entienza Campus
- Camarines Norte State College-Labo Campus
- Camarines Norte State College-Main
- Camarines Norte State College-Mercedes Campus
- Camarines Norte State College-Panganiban Campus
- Camarines Sur Polytechnic Colleges
- Caramoan Community College
- Catanduanes State University
- Catanduanes State University-Main
- Catanduanes State University-Panganiban
- Central Bicol State University of Agriculture
- Central Bicol State University of Agriculture-Calabanga
- Central Bicol State University of Agriculture-Main
- Central Bicol State University of Agriculture-Pasacao
- Central Bicol State University of Agriculture-Sipocot
- City College of Naga
- Community College of Manito
- Daraga Community College
- Donsol Community College (DCC)
- Dr. Emilio B. Espinosa, Sr. Memorial State College of Agriculture and Technology
- Governor Mariano E. Villafuerte Community Colleges
- Libon Community College
- Ligao Community College
- Oas Community College
- Partido State University
- Partido State University-Caramoan Campus
- Partido State University-Lagonoy Campus
- Partido State University-Main
- Partido State University-Sagñay Campus
- Partido State University-Salogon Campus
- Partido State University-San Jose Campus
- Partido State University-Tinambac Campus
- Polangui Community College
- Rapu-Rapu Community College
- San Jose Community College
- San Pascual Polytechnic College (SPPC)
- Sorsogon Community College
- Sorsogon State College
- Sorsogon State College-Bulan Campus
- Sorsogon State College-Castilla Campus
- Sorsogon State College-Magallanes Campus
- Sorsogon State College-Main
- Tiwi Community College
REGION VI
LIST of Universities and Colleges in REGION VI (Western Visayas) with FREE Tuition Fee
The following Universities and Colleges in REGION VI (Western Visayas) have been included in CHED’s list of approved institutions that are covered by the Universal Access to Quality Tertiary Education Act:
- Aklan State University
- Aklan State University-Banga Campus
- Aklan State University-Ibajay Campus
- Aklan State University-Kalibo Campus
- Aklan State University-Makato
- Aklan State University-New Washington
- Bacolod City College
- Bago City College
- Capiz State University
- Capiz State University-Burias Campus
- Capiz State University-Dayao
- Capiz State University-Dumarao Campus
- Capiz State University-Main
- Capiz State University-Pilar Campus
- Capiz State University-Poblacion Mambusao
- Capiz State University-Pontevedra Campus
- Capiz State University-Sigma Campus
- Capiz State University-Tapaz Campus
- Carlos C. Hilado Memorial State College
- Central Philippines State University
- Central Philippines State University – San Carlos Campus
- Central Philippines State University – Victorias City Campus
- Central Philippines State University-Candoni
- Central Philippines State University-Cauayan Campus
- Central Philippines State University-Hinigaran Campus
- Central Philippines State University-Hinoba-an Campus
- Central Philippines State University-Ilog Campus
- Central Philippines State University-Main Campus
- Central Philippines State University-Moises Padilla Campus
- Central Philippines State University-Sipalay Campus
- Guimaras State College
- Guimaras State College-Baterna Campus
- Guimaras State College-Main
- Guimaras State College-Mosqueda
- Iloilo City Community College (ICCC)
- Iloilo Science and Technology University
- Iloilo Science and Technology University-Barotac Nuevo Campus
- Iloilo Science and Technology University-Dumangas Campus
- Iloilo Science and Technology University-Leon Campus
- Iloilo Science and Technology University-Main
- Iloilo Science and Technology University-Miagao Campus
- Iloilo State College of Fisheries
- Iloilo State College of Fisheries-Barotac Nuevo Campus
- Iloilo State College of Fisheries-Dingle Campus
- Iloilo State college of Fisheries-Dumangas Campus
- Iloilo State College of Fisheries-Main
- Iloilo State College of Fisheries-San Enrique Campus
- Libacao College of Science and Technology
- Northern Iloilo Polytechnic State College
- Northern Iloilo Polytechnic State College-Ajuy Campus
- Northern Iloilo Polytechnic State College-Barotac Viejo Campus
- Northern Iloilo Polytechnic State College-Batad Campus
- Northern Iloilo Polytechnic State College-Concepcion Campus
- Northern Iloilo Polytechnic State College-Estancia, Iloilo
- Northern Iloilo Polytechnic State College-Lemery Campus
- Northern Iloilo Polytechnic State College-Sara Campus
- Northern Negros State College of Science and Technology
- Northern Negros State College of Science and Technology
- Northern Negros State College of Science and Technology-Cadiz
- Northern Negros State College of Science and Technology-Calatrava
- Northern Negros State College of Science and Technology-Escalante
- Passi City College
- University of Antique
- University of Antique – Hamtic
- University of Antique – Main
- University of Antique – Tario Lim Antique School of Fisheries
- West Visayas State University
- West Visayas State University-Calinog Campus
- West Visayas State University-College of Agriculture and Forestry, Lambunao
- West Visayas State University-Himamaylan Campus Extension
- West Visayas State University-Janiuay Campus
- West Visayas State University-Lambunao Campus
- West Visayas State University-Main
- West Visayas State University-Pototan Campus
REGION VII
LIST of Universities and Colleges in REGION VII (Central Visayas) with FREE Tuition Fee
The following Universities and Colleges in REGION VII (Central Visayas) have been included in CHED’s list of approved institutions that are covered by the Universal Access to Quality Tertiary Education Act:
- Bohol Island State University
- Bohol Island State University – Bilar
- Bohol Island State University – Calape Polytechnic College
- Bohol Island State University – Candijay
- Bohol Island State University – Clarin
- Bohol Island State University – Tagbilaran
- Bohol Island State University-Balilihan Campus
- Buenavista Community College
- Carcar City College
- Cebu Normal University
- Cebu Normal University – Main
- Cebu Normal University – Balamban
- Cebu Normal University – Medellin
- Cebu Technological University
- Cebu Technological University – College of Fisheries Technology – Carmen
- Cebu Technological University – Main
- Cebu Technological University-Argao Campus
- Cebu Technological University-Barili Campus
- Cebu Technological University-Daanbantayan Campus
- Cebu Technological University-Danao City Campus
- Cebu Technological University-Moalboal Campus
- Cebu Technological University-San Francisco Campus
- Cebu Technological University-Tuburan Campus
- Consolacion Community College
- Cordova Public College
- Lapu-Lapu City College
- Madridejos Community College
- Mandaue City College
- Negros Oriental State University
- Negros Oriental State University -Bais II
- Negros Oriental State University-Bais1
- Negros Oriental State University-Bayawan
- Negros Oriental State University-Guihulngan
- Negros Oriental State University-Mabinay Institute of Technology
- Negros Oriental State University-Main Campus
- Negros Oriental State University-Siaton Community College
- Sibonga Community College
- Siquijor State College
- Talibon Polytechnic College
- Talisay City College
- Trinidad Municipal College
REGION VIII
LIST of Universities and Colleges in REGION VIII (Eastern Visayas) with FREE Tuition Fee
The following Universities and Colleges in REGION VIII (Eastern Visayas) have been included in CHED’s list of approved institutions that are covered by the Universal Access to Quality Tertiary Education Act:
- Abuyog Community College
- Burauen Community College
- Colegio De Las Navas
- Eastern Samar State University
- Eastern Samar State University
- Eastern Samar State University-Can-Avid Campus
- Eastern Samar State University-Guiuan Campus
- Eastern Samar State University-Maydolong Campus
- Eastern Samar State University-Salcedo Campus
- Eastern Visayas State University
- Eastern Visayas State University
- Eastern Visayas State University-Burauen Campus
- Eastern Visayas State University-Carigara Campus
- Eastern Visayas State University-Ormoc Campus
- Eastern Visayas State University-Tanauan Campus
- Leyte Normal University
- Maasin City College
- Naval State University
- Northwest Samar State University
- Northwest Samar State University
- Northwest Samar State University-San Jorge Campus
- Palompom Polytechnic State University
- Samar State University
- Northwest Samar State University
- Northwest Samar State University-San Jorge Campus
- Southern Leyte State University
- Southern Leyte State University
- Southern Leyte State University-Bontoc Campus
- Southern Leyte State University-Hinunangan Campus
- Southern Leyte State University-Maasin Campus
- Southern Leyte State University-San Juan Campus
- Southern Leyte State University-Tomas Oppus Campus
- University of Eastern Philippines
- University of Eastern Philippines
- University of Eastern Philippines-Catubig Campus
- University of Eastern Philippines-Laoang Campus
- Visayas State University
- Visayas State University
- Visayas State University-Alang-Alang Campus
- Visayas State University-Isabel Campus
- Visayas State University-Tolosa Campus
- Visayas State University-Villaba Campus
REGION X
LIST of Universities and Colleges in REGION X (Northern Mindanao) with FREE Tuition Fee
The following Universities and Colleges in REGION X (Northern Mindanao) have been included in CHED’s list of approved institutions that are covered by the Universal Access to Quality Tertiary Education Act:
- Bukidnon State University
- Bukidnon State University
- Bukidnon State University-Alubijid ESC
- Bukidnon State University-Baungon BSU
- Bukidnon State University-Cabanglasan ESC
- Bukidnon State University-Damulog Satellite ESC
- Bukidnon State University-Impasugong
- Bukidnon State University-Kadingilan
- Bukidnon State University-Kalilangan BSU
- Bukidnon State University-Kitaotao Satellite ESC
- Bukidnon State University-Libona
- Bukidnon State University-Malitbog
- Bukidnon State University-Medina ESC
- Bukidnon State University-Quezon Satellite ESC
- Bukidnon State University-San Fernando Satellite ESC
- Bukidnon State University-Sugbongcogon ESC
- Bukidnon State University-Talakag BSU
- Bukidnon State University-Talisayan ESC
- Camiguin Polytechnic State College
- Central Mindanao University
- Community College of Gingoog City
- Don Carlos Polytechnic College
- El Salvador City College
- Gov. Alfonso D. Tan College
- Initao College
- Magsaysay College
- MSU – Iligan Institute of Technology
- Northern Bukidnon Community College
- Northwestern Mindanao State College of Science and Technology
- Opol Community College
- Pangantucan Bukidnon Community College (PBCC)
- Salay College of Arts and Sciences
- Tagoloan Community College
- Tubod College
- University of Science and Technology of Southern Philippines – Cagayan De Oro Campus
- University of Science and Technology of Southern Philippines – Claveria Campus
REGION XI
LIST of Universities and Colleges in REGION XI (Davao Region) with FREE Tuition Fee
The following Universities and Colleges in REGION XI (Davao Region) have been included in CHED’s list of approved institutions that are covered by the Universal Access to Quality Tertiary Education Act:
- Compostela Valley State College
- Compostela Valley State College
- Compostela Valley State College-Maragusan Branch
- Compostela Valley State College-Montevista Branch
- Compostela Valley State College-New Bataan Branch
- Davao Del Norte State College
- Davao Oriental State College of Science and Technology
- Davao Oriental State College of Science and Technology
- Davao Oriental State College of Science and Technology-Banaybanay Campus
- Davao Oriental State College of Science and Technology-Cateel Extension Campus
- Davao Oriental State College of Science and Technology-San Isidro Campus
- Governor Generoso College of Arts, Sciences and Technology (GGCAST)
- Kapalong College of Agriculture, Sciences and Technology (KCAST)
- Kolehiyo ng Pantukan (KNP)
- Monkayo College of Arts, Sciences and Technology
- Southern Philippines Agri-Business and Marine and Aquatic School of Technology
- University of Southern Philippines
- Cotabato Foundation College of Science and Technology
- Cotabato State University
- Glan Institute of Technology
- Makilala Institute of Science and Technology
- Sto. Tomas College of Agriculture Sciences and Technology
- Sultan Kudarat State University
- Sultan Kudarat State University
- Sultan Kudarat State University-Bagumbayan
- Sultan Kudarat State University-Isulan
- Sultan Kudarat State University-Kalamansig
- Sultan Kudarat State University-Lutayan
- Sultan Kudarat State University-Palimbang
- Sultan Kudarat State University-Tacurong
- University of Southern Mindanao
- University of Southern Mindanao – Buluan
- University of Southern Mindanao-Kidapawan City Campus
- University of Southern Mindanao-Main
The Commission on Higher Education is committed to fully implement RA 10931 to increase access to higher education so that more Filipino students, particularly those coming from the poor families, can go to college with government support,
Republic Act No. 10931 – Universal Access to Quality Tertiary Education Act
The Universal Access to Quality Tertiary Education Act, officially designated as Republic Act 10931, is a Philippine law that institutionalizes free tuition and exemption from other fees in state universities and colleges (SUCs), and local universities and colleges (LUCs) in the Philippines. The law also foresees subsidies for private higher education institutions. It is intended to give underprivileged Filipino students a better chance to earn a college degree.
The law was filed first by senator Ralph Recto, principally sponsored by Senator Bam Aquino, and was signed by Rodrigo Duterte, President of the Philippines, on August 3, 2017. The bill is supported by almost all members of Congress In September 2017, the chairman of the House Committee on Appropriations announced that P40 billion had been gathered and that this amount would finance all expenses foreseen by the law for 2018.
On March 26, 2018, the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) released the implementing rules and regulations (IRR) pertaining to the Act.
Before the signing of the bill by the President, the government took the view after intense political discussions that “the long-term benefits that will be derived from a well-developed tertiary education on the part of the citizenry will definitely outweigh any short-term budgetary challenges“. The government also stated that the “bottom 20 percent” was to have priority concerning the allocation of subsidies for education-related expenses.
Requirements and benefits
To continuously benefit from the law, students must meet all the admission and retention requirements. That is, they need to pass the admission and retention requirements of the universities, which includes finishing their degree on time and enrolling in the required number of units per year.
Persons who have already obtained a bachelor’s degree or comparable undergraduate degree from any public or private higher education institution are not eligible for free education.
The Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) foresee different benefits depending on the type of institution in which the student enrolls:
- All (eligible) Filipino students enrolled in courses leading to a bachelor’s degree in state universities and colleges (SUCs), local universities and colleges (LUCs) and technical-vocational schools will be exempted from paying tuition and other school fees. They are also exempted from admission fees and fees for the use of library, laboratory and computers. For those enrolled in technical-vocational schools, further fees are exempted, including the cost of utilities, facilities, equipment and tools maintenance, as well as the honoraria of trainers. Other school fees that are covered are specified under Sections 4 and 5 of RA 10931 and are further detailed in the Implementing Rules and Regulations.
- For those enrolled in private higher education institutions, a subsidy for tuition and other school fees is available.
The law also includes provisions for student loans. According to the IRR, students with financial capacity may opt out of the benefits prescribed by the law
