The Tertiary Education Subsidy (TES) 2024 program is now accepting applications for the school year 2024-2025. UniFAST, an agency affiliated with CHED, announced the opening of TES applications through their official Facebook page.
Table of Contents
- What is TES?
- Benefits of TES:
- Additional Benefits:
- Eligibility Requirements:
- Ineligible Applicants:
- Prioritization of TES Applications:
- Application Schedule:
- How to Apply:
- Important Reminders:
- Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- Conclusion
What is TES?
TES is a grant-in-aid program that supports eligible college students enrolled in State Universities and Colleges (SUCs), CHED-recognized Local Universities and Colleges (LUCs), and private Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) included in the CHED Registry of Programs.
TES provides financial assistance to cover tuition fees and other education-related expenses. It is a needs-based subsidy and not a merit scholarship.
Benefits of TES:
- Php27,000 per academic year or Php13,500 per semester for grantees enrolled in Private HEIs
- Php20,000 per academic year or Php10,000 per semester for grantees enrolled in SUCs and LUCs
- TES grants can be used for tuition, school fees, and other education-related costs
Additional Benefits:
- Php10,000 per academic year or Php5,000 per semester for persons with disabilities (PWD) TES grantees
- Php8,000 one-time reimbursement for Board/Licensure Examination fees
Eligibility Requirements:
Applicants must:
- Be a Filipino citizen
- Have no previous undergraduate degree
- Be enrolled in SUCs, CHED-recognized LUCs, or Private HEIs included in the CHED Registry
- Not be overstaying in the program duration plus one-year grace period
Ineligible Applicants:
- Foreign students
- Non-students
- Students enrolled in HEIs or programs not included in the CHED Registry
- Students pursuing a second undergraduate degree
- Beneficiaries of the Tulong Dunong Program, CHED Scholarship Programs, or other national government-funded student financial assistance programs, except for those who received one-time grants such as DSWD’s Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situation (AICS)
- Students who submit falsified documents
Prioritization of TES Applications:
UniFAST Board Resolution No. 2024-019 dated July 18, 2024, sets the following prioritization for new TES applicants:
- Students listed under the latest Listahanan for all SUCs, LUCs, and Private HEIs
- Students under the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps), ranked by household per capita income
- Other poor students in Private HEIs not covered by the first two categories
Application Schedule:
The submission schedule for each region via the TES Online Portal is as follows:
- Ilocos Region & Cagayan Valley: Nov 26-28, 2024
- Central Luzon & MIMAROPA: Nov 29 and Dec 2-3, 2024
- CALABARZON: Dec 4-6, 2024
- Bicol Region & Caraga: Dec 9-11, 2024
- Western Visayas & Eastern Visayas: Dec 12-13 and 16, 2024
- Central Visayas & NCR: Dec 17-19, 2024
- Northern Mindanao & Davao Region: Dec 20, 23, and 26, 2024
- Zamboanga Peninsula & BARMM A: Dec 27, 2024 and Jan 2-3, 2025
- Soccsksargen & BARMM B: Jan 6-8, 2025
- Cordillera Administrative Region: Jan 9-10 and 13, 2025
How to Apply:
Interested students must coordinate with their respective HEI’s designated TES Focal Person for application submission through the TES Portal.
Important Reminders:
- Walk-in or direct submissions to CHED or UniFAST offices are not accepted. Only HEIs with a valid Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with CHED-UniFAST are authorized to manage and submit TES applications.
- Applicants must apply through their respective schools only.
- After assessment, ranked applicants will be asked to submit supporting documents for CHED-UniFAST validation.
- Application submission does not guarantee approval. Applications undergo assessment, ranking, document validation, and depend on fund availability.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: What is the TES scholarship?
A: The TES scholarship, or Tertiary Education Subsidy scholarship, is a need-based grant-in-aid program for Filipino college students. It provides financial assistance to help cover tuition and other education-related expenses.
Q: Who can apply for the Tertiary Education Subsidy (TES)?
A: Filipino college students enrolled in SUCs, CHED-recognized LUCs, or private HEIs included in the CHED Registry who have no previous undergraduate degree and are within the prescribed study period.
Q: Is TES a merit-based scholarship?
A: No, TES is a needs-based grant-in-aid program.
Q: How much financial assistance does TES provide?
A: TES provides Php20,000 to Php27,000 per academic year, depending on the type of institution, plus additional benefits for persons with disabilities and board examination reimbursements.
Q: How do I apply for TES?
A: Interested students must coordinate with their school’s designated TES Focal Person to submit their applications through the TES Online Portal.
Q: Can I apply directly to CHED or UniFAST?
A: No. Only HEIs with a valid Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with CHED-UniFAST can submit applications. Walk-in or direct submissions are not accepted.
Q: Does submitting an application guarantee approval?
A: No. All applications undergo assessment, ranking, document validation, and depend on available funds before approval.
Conclusion
TES 2024 is a financial assistance program for eligible Filipino college students. Qualified applicants must contact their schools to apply properly. Submission must follow the given schedule and requirements.