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College Opportunity Unlocked: SBLC Offers Free Tuition for 1st-Year A.Y. 2023-2024!
College Opportunity Unlocked: SBLC Offers Free Tuition for 1st-Year A.Y. 2023-2024!
SBLC's core policy of offering free tuition for the first year functions as a vital, non-contributory social protection benefit, directly targeting poverty reduction. By explicitly aiming to admit students from the bottom 20% of households nationwide, SBLC provides an immediate economic relief and financial security measure to the poorest segment of the population. This direct subsidy effectively lowers the cost of entry and continuation, supplementing national social protection efforts and ensuring that the lack of funds doesn't prevent access to higher education for the vulnerable. This action aligns strongly with the SDG 1 target of implementing robust social protection systems for the poor.
The commitment to inclusive education addresses the broader SDG 1 target of ensuring equal access to basic services and economic resources. SBLC ensures educational access by eliminating traditional hurdles: no entrance exam, no grade requirements, and no bridging program. This commitment removes non-financial academic barriers, guaranteeing that the basic service of quality tertiary education is a right, not a privilege determined by prior academic history or socioeconomic background. Furthermore, the adoption of blended learning provides necessary flexibility, making the program accessible to students who must balance studies with external responsibilities (like work or family care), a common requirement among low-income households.
We firmly believe that a high-quality education is the most sustainable path to prosperity and equal opportunity for all. We actively demonstrate this commitment by dismantling financial barriers, most notably by granting free tuition to 227 of our 335 enrolled undergraduate students from the bottom 20% household income bracket, removing the greatest obstacle for bright, low-income learners. This strategic focus on career readiness empowers our graduates—the beneficiaries—with the skills for secure, productive careers, enabling them to lift their families out of poverty. Our ultimate goal is to promote decent work and economic growth by ensuring every graduate contributes meaningfully to the economy, driving social resilience and long-term stability within their communities.
By offering degrees in high-demand programs such as BS Nursing and BS Psychology, SBLC transforms educational access into a concrete route out of poverty. These qualifications are key economic assets that equip graduates with marketable skills for meaningful employment and sustainable livelihood, directly addressing the need for marginalized communities to gain control over their economic future. This investment in human capital ensures that the provided education acts as a lever for upward mobility, reinforcing the goal of enabling the poor to access economic resources and break the cycle of poverty.
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