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LOOK: List of universities, colleges covered by free tuition law

LOOK: List of universities, colleges covered by free tuition law
The Universal Access to Quality Tertiary Education Act (Republic Act 10931), a law providing free tuition for students of 112 state universities and colleges (SUCs) and 78 local universities and colleges (SUCs) will start its first year of implementation this school year 2018 - 2019.

The law also covers students enrolled in all technical-vocation education and training (TVET) programs registered under the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA).

Payment for fees for the use of libraries, computers and laboratories, school identification card, athletics, admissions, development, guidance services, handbook, entrance, registration, medical and dental services, and cultural activities are also included in the program.

However, a student cannot avail of the free tuition and fees in SUCs and LUCs if he or she:

  • already have a bachelor’s degree or a comparable undergraduate degree from any public or private higher education institution.
  • failed to comply with the admission or retention policies of the SUC or LUC, leading to his/her disqualification to enroll.
  • failed to complete a degree within a year after the period prescribed for his/her program.
  • voluntarily opted out of the free higher education provision.

Also not covered by the free tuition law are students enrolled in review or enhancement classes.


Below is a list of all the universities and colleges covered under the free tuition law, as categorized under SUCs and LUCs.


SUCs

NATIONAL CAPITAL REGION (NCR)
Eulogio "Amang" Rodriguez Institute of Science and Technology
Marikina Polytechnic College
Philippine Normal University
Philippine State College of Aeronautics
Polytechnic University of the Philippines
Rizal Technological University
Technological University of the Philippines
University of the Philippines System

Region I - ILOCOS
Don Mariano Marcos Memorial State University
Ilocos Sur Polytechnic State College
Mariano Marcos State University
North Luzon Philippines State College
Pangasinan State University
University of Northern Philippines

CORDILLERA ADMINISTRATIVE REGION (CAR)
Abra State Institute of Science and Technology
Apayao State College
Benguet State University
Ifugao State University
Kalinga State University
Mountain Province State University (formerly the Mountain Province State Polytechnic College)

Region II - CAGAYAN VALLEY
Batanes State College
Cagayan State University
Isabela State University
Nueva Vizcaya State University
Quirino State University

Region III - CENTRAL LUZON
Aurora State College of Technology
Bataan Peninsula State University
Bulacan Agricultural State College
Bulacan State University
Central Luzon State University
Don Honorio Ventura Technological State University
Nueva Ecija University of Science and Technology
Pampanga State Agricultural University
Philippine Merchant Marine Academy
Ramon Magsaysay Technological University
Tarlac College of Agriculture (now the Tarlac Agricultural University)
Tarlac State University

Region IV-A - CALABARZON
Batangas State University
Cavite State University
Laguna State Polytechnic University (Laguna State Polytechnic College)
Southern Luzon State University
University of Rizal System

Region IV-B - MIMAROPA
Marinduque State College
Mindoro State College of Agriculture and Technology
Occidental Mindoro State College
Palawan State University
Romblon State University
Western Philippines University

Region V - BICOL
Bicol University
Bicol State College of Applied Sciences and Technology
Camarines Norte State College
Camarines Sur Polytechnic Colleges
Catanduanes State University
Central Bicol State University of Agriculture
Dr. Emilio B. Espinosa, Sr. Memorial State College of Agriculture and Technology
Partido State University
Sorsogon State College

Region VI - WESTERN VISAYAS
Aklan State University
Capiz State University
Carlos C. Hilado Memorial State College
Guimaras State College
Iloilo State College of Fisheries
Central Philippines State University
Northern Iloilo Polytechnic State College
Northern Negros State College of Science and Technology
University of Antique
Iloilo Science and Technology University
West Visayas State University

Region VII - CENTRAL VISAYAS
Bohol Island State University
Cebu Normal University
Cebu Technological University
Negros Oriental State University
Siquijor State College

Region VIII - EASTERN VISAYAS
Eastern Samar State University
Eastern Visayas State University
Leyte Normal University
Naval State University
Northwest Samar State University
Palompom Polytechnic State University (formerly the Palompon Institute of Technology)
Samar State University
Southern Leyte State University
University of Eastern Philippines
Visayas State University

Region IX - ZAMBOANGA PENINSULA
J.H. Cerilles State College
Jose Rizal Memorial State University
Western Mindanao State University
Zamboanga City State Polytechnic College
Zamboanga State College of Marine Sciences and Technology

Region X - NORTHERN MINDANAO
Bukidnon State University
Camiguin Polytechnic State College
Central Mindanao University
University of Science and Technology of Southern Philippines – Cagayan De Oro Campus
MSU - Iligan Institute of Technology
University of Science and Technology of Southern Philippines – Claveria Campus
Northwestern Mindanao State College of Science and Technology

Region XI - DAVAO REGION
Compostela Valley State College
Davao Del Norte State College
Davao Oriental State College of Science and Technology
Southern Philippines Agri-Business and Marine and Aquatic School of Technology
University of Southeastern Philippines

Region XII - SOCCSKSARGEN
Cotabato State University (formerly the Cotabato City State Polytechnic College)
Cotabato Foundation College of Science and Technology
Sultan Kudarat State University
University of Southern Mindanao

AUTONOMOUS REGION IN MUSLIM MINDANAO (ARMM)
Adiong Memorial Polytechnic State College
Basilan State College
Mindanao State University
MSU-Tawi-Tawi College of Technology and Oceanography
Sulu State College
Tawi-Tawi Regional Agricultural College

Region XIII - CARAGA ADMINISTRATIVE REGION
Agusan del Sur State College of Agriculture and Technology
Caraga State University (Northern Mindanao State Institute of Science and Technology)
Surigao del Sur State University
Surigao State College of Technology


LUCs

NATIONAL CAPITAL REGION (NCR)
Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila
Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Muntinlupa

Region I - ILOCOS
Ilocos Sur Community College
University of Eastern Pangasinan
Binalatongan Community College
Urdaneta City University

Region III - CENTRAL LUZON
Mabalacat College
Baliuag Polytechnic College
Bulacan Polytechnic College
City College of Angeles
City College of San Fernando, Pampanga
Eduardo L. Joson memorial College
Guagua Community College
Kolehiyo ng Guiguinto
Kolehiyo ng Subic
Limay Polytechnic College
Norzagaray College
Pambayang Dalubhasaan ng Marilao
Polytechnic College of Botolan
Polytechnic College of the City of Meycauayan

Region IV-A - CALABARZON
Balian Community College
City College of Calamba
Colegio de Montalban
Colegio ng Lungsod ng Batangas
Dalubhasaan ng Lungsod ng Lucena
Kolehiyo ng Lungsod ng Lipa
Laguna University
Pambayang Kolehiyo ng Mauban
San Mateo Municipal College
Trece Martires City College
Antipolo Institute of Technology
Tanauan City College
Pamantasan ng Cabuyao
Dalubhasaan ng Lungsod ng San Pablo
City College of Tagaytay

Region IV-B - MIMAROPA
Baco Community College
City College of Calapan

Region V - BICOL
Community College of Manito
Ligao Community College
Baao Community College
Calabanga Community College
Caramoan Community College
City College of Naga
Daraga Community College
Libon Community College
Oas Community College
Polangui Community College
Rapu-Rapu Community College
San Jose Community College
Sorsogon Community College
Donsol Community College
San Pascual Polytechnic College
Aroroy Municipal College
Governor Mariano E. Villafuerte Community Colleges

Region VI - WESTERN VISAYAS
Iloilo City Community College
Passi City College
Libacao College of Science and Technology
Bago City College

Region VII - CENTRAL VISAYAS
Buenavista Community college
Carcar City College
Sibonga Community College
Trinidad Municipal College

Region VIII - EASTERN VISAYAS
Maasin City College

Region IX - ZAMBOANGA PENINSULA
Zamboanga del Sur Provincial Government College

Region X - NORTHERN MINDANAO
Pangantucan Bukidnon Community College
Magsaysay College
Initao College
Gov. Alfonso D. Tan College
Northern Bukidnon Community College
Opol Community College
Tagoloan Community College

Region XI - DAVAO REGION
Kapalong College of Agriculture, Sciences and Technology
Governor Generoso College of Arts, Sciences and Technology
Monkayo College of Arts, Sciences and Technology
Kolehiyo ng Pantukan

Region XII - SOCCSKSARGEN
Glan Institute of Technology
Makilala Insitute of Science and Technology

Region XIII - CARAGA ADMINISTRATIVE REGION
Hinatuan Southern College


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