FULL LIST: FREE TUITION AND OTHER SCHOOL FEES IN 114 STATE UNIVERSITIES AND COLLEGES

Starting June 2018, for the school year 2018 to 2019, free tuition fees and other school fees in state universities and state colleges, local universities and local colleges and other state-run technical and vocational institutions through the Republic Act No. 10931. There are a total of 114 universities and colleges, and the list can be found below.

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Other students at the state universities are complaining that they are required to pay some miscellaneous fees, but some universities maintain that the effectivity of the free education tuition fees will start in June 2018. 

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The following is the list of the 114 state universities and state colleges including local schools and technical and vocational schools that offer free tuition beginning June 2018 

National Capital Region
• 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 Region

• 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

• Abra State Institute of Science and Technology

• Apayao State College

• Benguet State University

• Ifugao State University

• Kalinga State University

• Mountain Province State University

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

• 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 Region

• 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

• 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 Southern Philippines

Region XII – Main SOCCSKSARGEN

• Cotabato State University

• Cotabato Foundation College of Science and Technology

• Sultan Kudarat State University

• University of Southern Mindanao

• Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao

• 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

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OFW Son or Daughter, Here's How to Apply for OWWA Scholarship

OWWA is giving scholarships to OFW dependents, not just in Baguio in NCR but in all other regions in the Philippines. This program is replicated all over the Philippines and interested applicants can apply for the scholarships provided by OWWA to the children of OFWs and their dependents.

The Overseas Workers Welfare Administration -CAR are now accepting applicants under OWWA College Scholarships on the following programs for the qualified dependents of Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) with active OWWA membership for financial assistance of P60, 000.00 per SY.

A. Education for Development Scholarship Program (EDSP) for courses leading to any 4 to 5-year Baccalaureate course

Who may apply under EDSP

1. For incoming Freshmen

- Child /sibling of active OFW for EDSP

- Single 

-Grade 12 graduating student this coming 2018

- Not more than 21 years old.

2. For those already enrolled in 2nd to 5th year college

- Single

- Not more than 30 yrs old

- With a general Weighted average not lower than B letter grade or 85% equivalence in all academic and non-academic subjects during the last school year attended in full load.

B. Congressional Migrant Workers Scholarship Program (CMWSP) for baccalaureate courses from the priority fields in Science and Technology as identified by Department of Science & Technology – Science Education Institute (DOST-SEI)

Basic qualifications under CMWSP

1. Be a child of an OFW whose annual gross income is not more than US $6,780.00
2. Not more than 21 year-old and graduating high school student or who has graduated but never enrolled to college or associate courses;
3. A Filipino citizen with good health and of good moral character;
4. Not a recipient of any scholarship award from any government or private institution;
5. Has passed the qualifying examination for OWWA CMWSP scholarship conducted nationwide by DOST on 15 October 2017.

Where to file?

a. OWWA BAGUIO Office-17 Manongdo Bldg.,Private Rd, Magsaysay Avenue, Baguio City
b. You may also file your application at DOLE provincial office, Municipal Office (look for PESO or Migrant Desk officer)

When: All applications must be submitted before July 31, 2017.

What are the basic requirements?

a. Application forms (available at OWWA office of at OWWA website)
b. 2x2 picture of applicant
c. Birth certificate of applicant(proof of relationship to OFW)
d. Proof of OWWA membership


Please submit applications at Owwa Baguio 
17 Manongdo Bldg,Private Road Magsaysay Avenue, Baguio City.
Mobile number is 0999-994-9296,
0917-500-1294 or
Landline 300-3658 ,
Tele fax 445-2260

Source: owwa.gov.ph

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Overseas Workers Welfare Organization (OWWA) Administrator hans leo Cacdac has disclosed that OWWA board of trustees has recently approved a resolution allotting financial aid for Overseas Filipino Workers (OFW), who were affected by the ongoing clash between the government forces and the Maute terror group in Marawi City. The approved financial aid amounting to P100 million will be distributed by the agency to the affected OFW families.

Claiming SSS Disability benefits seems easy. Just fill-out and submit the needed documents and Voila!, You got your benefit.But how is the actual experience  in claiming it really like?An OFW on vacation tried to apply for the disability benefit of her brother shared the actual experience she had. As she described it, it was like "passing through a needle eye."

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HOW TO AVAIL OF FREE TUITION AND FREE EDUCATION FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FROM DSWD

Are you the student who is really determined to graduate from school but unfortunately your family belongs to the poor sector? Good news! Department of Social Welfare and Development has a program that gives educational assistance to families and individuals who cannot afford to pay for their tuition fees.

HOW TO AVAIL OF FREE TUITION AND FREE  EDUCATION FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FROM DSWD FOR POOR STUDENT AND FAMILIES

Who are qualified to avail of this program?

It is designed to assist students, especially if the family is presently under crisis and not able to raise funds to continue sending their children to school. Amount of assistance that can be extended ranges from P3,000 t0 P25,000 depending upon the assessment of the social worker.

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Applicants may go to any Social Welfare & Development Satellite Office, an extension office of DSWD that serves as action center on provincial levels. They will be offering their services from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm every working days (with no lunch breaks).

What are the documents required to avail the program?

1. Enrollment Assessment Form/ Certificate of Enrollment or Registration
2. School ID (if the student asking for aid is already enrolled)
3. Barangay certificate of residence or indigency (as proof of being poor) and at least one valid ID
4. Referral letter (letter of introduction of the applicant from any organization)

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How long does the process take?

• For immediate financial aid, the fastest time of the process is 45 minutes for every client.
• For those who are given a guarantee letter or referral letter (for assistance less than P5,000), the fastest process time is also 45 minutes.
• For those who are given guarantee letter (for the assistance of more than P5,000), the processing will be one day
• And for those who will be given an assistance through check, the processing will take up to 3 days.

According to Nelson Mandela "Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world." It is indeed true. Education will not only change the world but it will also change your life. Who knows, you will be one of the richest person in the Philippines? or in the world? if you pursue your studies. So never let this opportunity the government is giving you to pass. 

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