TES Subsidy- Tertiary Education Subsidy Open Now to Apply

TES Educational subsidy Application is now open for all eligible and interested applicants. UNIFAST recently announced the Open of Tertiary Education Subsidy for academic year 2025-2026

What is Tertiary Education Subsidy (TES)

The Tertiary Education Subsidy (TES) is a financial assistance program in the Philippines under the Unified Student Financial Assistance System for Tertiary Education (UniFAST), established by the Republic Act 10931 or the Universal Access to Quality Tertiary Education Act. It is designed to support financially needy students and those from disadvantaged backgrounds in higher education.

Benefits of TES Education Subsidy

The Benefits of TES Education Subsidy are given below

1. For SUCs and LUCss

• ₱10,000 Per Semester
• ₱20,000 Per academic year

2. For Private HEIs

• ₱13,500 Per Semester
• ₱27,000 per academic year

3. Additional Benefits for PWD Students (TES-3a)

• ₱5,000 Per Semester
• ₱10,000 Per academic Year

4. TES-3b for Licensure Exam Takers

• ₱8,000 For
• Licensure exam fees
• Review Center fees
• Notarial fees
• Required Documents (NBI, PSA, TOR etc)

Note: The Benefits are sent through your school or through CHED Regional Offices, depending on the mode.

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Eligibility Criteria to apply TES Subsidy

To apply for the TES-Tertiary Education Subsidy Under UniFAST, applicants must meet eligibility criteria. Below are the list if requirements:

• Must be a Filipino Citizen.
• Must have a high school Education or equivalent qualification.
• They must enroll in any SUCs, CHED-recognized LUCs, or private school programs on the CHED registry.
• Household income should be assessed as low or in need based on the programs.
• They must maintain good academic standing to continue receiving the subsidy.
• TES Grants in private institutions are intended to cover tuition, miscellaneous fees and other educational expenses.

Documents required:

Applicants may need to prepare the following documents to apply TES Educational Subsidy:

• Valid Proof of enrollment or admission to a qualified institution.
• Certificate of Indigency (if applicable).
• Income Tax Return (ITR) or proof of household income.
• DSWD-issued Listahanan ID (if applicable).
• Additional documents may be required depending on specific circumstance.

Where to Apply?

Note: The Online TES Applicaiton is not avaiable

All the TES Applications must be submitted through your school each SUC, LUC, and Private HEI has its own stucture of applying such as:

• Online School Protal
• Goolgle Form
• On-Site Submission
• With official school email instructions

Application Deadline

• The Application Vary for each schools, For more information about the scholarship and the deadline follow us on Facebook.

How to Apply?

To Apply Tertiary Education Subsidy (TES) All the Eligible and interesting Filipino College Students must follow the step by step guide on How to apply:

• Step 1 : Make Sure that you follow the eligibility criteria
  • Enroll in a State university or College (SUC)
  • Local University or College (LUC) or any Private Higher Education Institution (HEI) or Technical Vocational Institution (TVI).
  • Before Applying must belong to one of the Priority groups
    • Indigent Families
    • Indigenous Peoples and
    • Person with Disabilities
  • Must be listed in the DSWD Listahanan 2.0 or coming form a disadvantaged area.
• Step 2 : Gather Required Documents
• Step 3 : Visit the TES Focal Person or the office of Student affairs in your school regarding application process.
  • UniFAST Will conduct a Nationwide Assessment
    • Name-Matching, Verification, Validation, and ranking using School Data.
  • Submit all the Required documents to the school TES Focal Person, The School consolidates the application and forwards them to the CHED-UniFAST.
• Step 4 : Wait for the Validation of Application and documents.
• Step 5 : If approved for Scholarship program you will receive a notification through school or directly form the CHED-UniFAST.

TES Applications are School-Based, not online application, Your college or university will manage the screening and uploading of Application to the the UniFast Portal.

Tips for a Successful Scholar

• Fill the application accurately
• Apply Early
• Have a track on Application Deadline
• Check with your school for specific TES Deadlines as it may vary.
• Contact CHED-UniFAST for further information.
• Reach out the nearest CHED regional office or UniFAST Secretariat.

Conclusion

The Tertiary Education Subsidy (TES) is a program under RA 10931 that plays a crucial role in making higher education accessible to eligible and financial disadvantaged Filipino Students. by providing Financial assistance and other related expenses. Helps to achieve financial burden by given Education Assistance.

For Eligible students, applying for TES Can be a life-Changing opportunity Opening doors to better career prospects and long term economic stability. it is a Government Scholarship Program to it’s eligible and interesting Students.

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