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

Offered by: Commission on Higher Education (CHED), in partnership with the Unified Student Financial Assistance System for Tertiary Education (UniFAST)

Application Period: The application period varies per school for AY 2025–2026. There is currently no nationwide application schedule announced by CHED. Please monitor your school’s Registrar, Facebook page, or UniFAST focal person for specific dates.

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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