CHED UniFAST Tertiary Education Subsidy (TES) – AY 2025–2026

Who may apply

  • Filipino undergraduate students enrolled in CHED-recognized SUCs, LUCs, and private HEIs
  • Students belonging to households with annual combined gross income not exceeding ₱300,000
  • Students prioritized under:
  • Listahanan (latest validated list)
  • Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps)
  • Poor students in private HEIs with no access to SUCs/LUCs
  • Students completing their degree within the prescribed program duration (4–5 years + 1-year grace period)
  • Additional groups:
  • Persons with Disabilities (PWDs)
  • Licensure exam takers (TES-3b)
  • Varies by school; no uniform national slot count

Benefits

Scholars may enjoy the following benefits:

  • ₱10,000 per semester for students in SUCs and LUCs
  • ₱13,500 per semester for students in private HEIs
  • Additional ₱5,000 per semester for PWD grantees (TES-3a)
  • TES-3b one-time reimbursement up to ₱8,000 for:
  • Licensure exam fees
  • Review center fees
  • Notarial fees
  • NBI/PSA/BIR documents
  • TOR/Good Moral issuance
  • Disbursement through school or CHED Regional Offices

Qualifications

Applicants must have the following qualifications:

  • Must be a Filipino citizen enrolled in CHED-recognized SUCs, LUCs, or private HEIs
  • Must be enrolled in a CHED-recognized program
  • Must not exceed the allowed program duration
  • Must belong to a household with income not exceeding ₱300,000 (unless prioritized under Listahanan/4Ps)
  • Must submit required school-based documents (COR/COE, residency proofs, income documents, etc.)
  • For TES-3b: must be a graduating/graduated student taking licensure exams

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