R.

A 10931 and Its

Implementing
R.A 10931 and Rules and
Its Implementing
Regulations
Rules and Regulations
WHAT THE LAW PROVIDES:
1. Free education, free tuition and free miscellaneous fees to
students in –
A. state universities and colleges (SUCs
B. CHED-accredited local universities and colleges (LUCs)

2. Free Technical and Vocational Education and Training

(TVET)

3. Scholarship grants for students of both public and private

college and universities.

4. A new and improved student loan program, where students can

apply for financing for other education expenses.

*Students taking post-graduate studies can also avail of the

student loan program and scholarships under the law.
1 FREE HIGHER EDUCATION
Date of Implementation: AY 2018-2019 onwards

BENEFITS

A) Free Tuition for all courses/subjects/classes

B) Free miscellaneous, other school fees defined by
law
 WHO ARE COVERED?

All Filipino students who are either

currently enrolled or shall enroll at
the State Universities and Local
Colleges/Universities

Source: Rule II, Section 4, IRR

 WHO CANNOT AVAIL?

 Those who have already obtained a bachelor’s degree or

comparable undergraduate degree from any public or private
colleges/universities

 Those who fail to comply with admission and/or retention policies

of the University

 Those who fail to complete their bachelor’s degree within one

year after the period prescribed in their program

 Those who voluntarily opt out of the free higher education

provision

Source: Rule II, Section 6, IRR

 WHAT ARE COVERED BY FREE MISCELLANEOUS AND
OTHER SCHOOL FEES
(a) free tuition for all courses/subjects/classes enrolled in during a particular
semester/term

(b) free miscellaneous, other school fees, and similar or related fees, which include:

(1) library fees (8) guidance fees

(2) computer fees (9) handbook fees
(3) laboratory fees (10) entrance fees
(4) school ID fees (11) registration fees
(5) athletic fees (12) medical and dental fees
(6) admission fees (13) cultural fees
(7) development fees

NOTE: Only the first copies/printouts of school ID, library ID, and
student handbook shall be free, and any subsequent
requests by the student can be charged the usual fees.

Source: Rule II, Section 7, IRR

 BASIC REQUIREMENTS
 Pass the entrance exam and/or complete all the requirements
for admission

 Comply with retention policies set by the University

 Finish your degree either on time or a year after you’re

supposed to graduate

 Render a return of service for semester/term wherein you have

availed the free tuition and other school fees
 WHAT ARE THE STUDENT’S OPTION
UNDER R.A. NO. 10931
Option 1 Free tuition and Other Fees =
Return of Service (See Rule II, Sec. 4, Par. 3, IRR)

Option 2 Opt-out from Tuition & Other

Fees = No return of Service (See Rule II, Sec.8,
Par. 5, IRR)

Option 3 Voluntary Contribution = Return

of Service will be reduced proportionately
(See Rule II, Sec. 9, IRR)
2 FREE TVET

Date of Implementation: July 2018

BENEFITS
Free training and training-related expenses:
living allowance, starter toolkit, cost of
accreditation
 WHO ARE COVERED?
All Filipino learners in a TESDA-registered
TVET program leading to a non-degree
certificate or diploma, including diploma
courses and bundled programs, and offered
by State-run TVIs, subject to
admission/retention policies of the institution
and existing residency rules of the STVIs

Source: Rule III, Section 13, IRR

 WHO CANNOT AVAIL?
 Those who have obtained a bachelor’s degree;
 Those who are already holders of a certificate or diploma for a technical-
vocational course equivalent to National Certificate Level III or higher,
unless the trainee is enrolled in bundled courses or programs in Level IV
or Diploma;
 Those who fail in any public TVET course since the effectivity of the Act;
 Those enrolled in TVET programs not registered under TESDA; and
 Those who voluntarily opt out of the free TVET provision.

*Those who are not eligible to avail of the Free TVET

benefit shall be charged the training cost and other training-
related costs determined by TESDA based on the policy of
composite fees formulated by the UniFAST Board, subject
to the transitory provisions in Section 54 of the IRR.

Source: Rule III, Section 15, IRR

BENEFITS:
 consumables
 cost of utilities
 cost of facilities, equipment and tools maintenance
 honorarium of trainers
 living allowance
 miscellaneous fee
 National Competency Assessment fee
 instructional materials allowance
 starter toolkit

Source: Rule III, Section 16, IRR

3 TES
Date of Implementation: AY 2018-2019 onwards

BENEFITS

Tuition and other fees for private HEIs (TES1)

Other educational expenses (TES2)
Special expenses, if necessary (TES3)
 WHO ARE COVERED?
(a) for Higher Education: first undergraduate post-secondary
programs offered in SUCs, LUCs, and private HEIs, subject to
prioritization and availability of funds
(b) for Technical-Vocational Education and Training: post-
secondary TVET programs registered under TESDA and offered
in all TESDA-recognized TVIs, subject to prioritization and
availability
of funds.

Source: Rule III, Section 22, IRR

 WHO CANNOT AVAIL?
For Higher Education:

(1) students who did not qualify under the admission and
retention requirements of eligible SUCs, LUCs, and private
HEIs or under any other future qualification policies that the
UniFAST Board may mandate;

(2) students in eligible SUCs, LUCs, and private HEIs who have
exceeded the Maximum Residency Rule of their programs; and

(3) students enrolled in programs and/or in HEIs not included in

the Registry, subject to the transitory provisions in Section 57 of
the IRR.

Source: Rule III, Section 28, IRR

For Technical-Vocational Education and Training

(1) students enrolled in TESDA-registered programs in any TVI

who availed of government-funded StuFAPs other than the
Free TVET provision;

(2) students who did not undertake and/or qualify under the TVIs’
screening/assessment procedure, trade test, or skills
competency evaluation; and

(3) students enrolled in TVET programs not included in the

Registry, subject to the transitory provisions in Section 57 of
the IRR.

Source: Rule III, Section 28, IRR

4 Student Loans Program
Date of Implementation:

• Short-term Loans: AY 2018-2019 onwards

• Long-term Loans: AY 2019-2020

BENEFITS

Loan proceeds for educational purposes

 WHO ARE COVERED?
All tertiary-level Filipino students
qualified/enrolled in programs/institutions in
the Registry

Source: Rule IV, Section 29, IRR

PROVIDERS:
To be administered by the UniFAST,
together with its implementation partners