What are Local Universities and Colleges (LUCs)?

The local universities and colleges (LUCs) are those established by the local government through resolutions or ordinances. LUCs are financially supported by the local government concerned. A CHED Supervised Institution (CSI) is non-chartered public post-secondary education institution established by law, administered, supervised and financially supported by government. Other government schools (OGS) are public secondary and post-secondary education institutions, usually technical-vocational education institutions that offer higher education programs. Special HEIs are directly under the government agency stipulated in the law that created them. They provide specialized training in areas such as military science and national defense.

Source: The Official Website of the Commission on Higher Education (CHED)

What are State Universities and Colleges (SUCs)?

The State Universities and Colleges (SUCs) are chartered public higher education institutions established by law, administered and financially subsidized by the government. SUCs have their own charters. The Board of Regents (BOR) for state universities and a Board of Trustees (BOT) for state colleges maintain the formulation and approval of policies, rules and standards in SUCs. The Chairman of CHED heads these boards. However, CHED Order No. 31 series of 2001 of the Commission en banc, also authorizes CHED Commissioners to head the BOR/ BOT of SUCs. Implementation of policies and management are vested on the president, staff, and support units of the public higher education institutions.

Source: The Official Website of the Commission on Higher Education (CHED)

What is a Private Higher Education Institution (HEI)?

Private HEIs are established under the Corporation Code and are governed by special laws and general provisions of this Code. Those under non-sectarian are duly incorporated, owned and operated by private entities that are not affiliated to any religious organization while those under sectarian are usually non-stock, non-profit, duly incorporated, owned and operated by a religious organization. 

Generally, private HEIs are covered by the policies, standards and guidelines (PSGs) set by CHED in terms of program offerings, curriculum, administration and faculty academic qualifications, among others. Officials or owners of private HEIs usually manage their internal organizations and implement the PSGs formulated by CHED.

Source: The Official Website of the Commission on Higher Education (CHED)

CHED Scholarships for Outstanding Passers of NCAE

FULL  - This program is for bright Filipinos students who got the highest score in the NCAE and must belong to the top ten of the graduating class. Scholars under this program can enroll in any government or private college/university HEIs with parent whose Annual Income Tax Return of not less than P300,000.00. 


Full Merit: P15,000/semester




HALF  - For bright Filipino students who got a percentile NCAE rating score of 85 to 89. Scholars under this program shall enroll in any government or private HEIs. It also includes Persons With Disabilities (PWDS).


Hlaf-Merit: P7,500/semester

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be a Filipino citizen of good moral character;
• A high school graduate or a candidate for graduation from high School;
• At least 80% general weighted average (GWA) based on Form 138 and a general scholastic aptitude (GSA) of National Career Assessment Examination (NCAE), as follows:
    a. 90% above - full merit
    b. 85% above - half merit
    c. 80-84% - grant-in-aid and student loan programs
• Combined Annual Gross Income of Parents/Guardian not to exceed P300,000.00;
• Must not be more than 30 years of age at the time of application except for CHED OPAPPSGPRR;
• Entering freshmen and/or college student in any curricular year level;
• For student-borrower:
    a. must enter into a loan agreement with CHEDRO; and
    b. must have a co-borrower who is a member of SSS/GSIS in good standing (at least paying contribution for six (6) months for the last 12 months); and
• Has not availed of any government scholarship and/or grant.

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DOCUMENTARY REQUIREMENTS

• Accomplished StuFAPs Application OSS Form 01;
• National Career Assessment Examination (NCAE) Certificate;
• High School Report Card or Form 138;
• Latest Annual Income Tax Return or Certificate of Exemption of parents and or guardian from the Bureau of Internal Revenue;
• Certificate of good moral character from the high school principal/guidance counselor;
• Certified true copy of grades during the previous semester attended (SNPLP only);
• Notarized contract between CHED and student-borrower (SNPLP only);
• Proof of SSS/GSIS premium contribution of co-borrower (SNPLP only);
• Official Report of Rating or Certificate of grades for the last semester attended issued by the School Registrar; and
• Certification of co-borrower either SSS/GSIS member.

For more information about these scholarships, please visit the website of the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) or you may download the PDF file of CHED Memorandum Order No. 29, series of 2009.