MLUC Announcement!

Calling all interested and qualified regular third year students of the College of Engineering, College of Education (BSED Major in Science / Mathematics, College of Information Technology, and BS Food Technology to apply for a possible scholarship grant from the Department of Science and Technology (DOST). Please see posters below as to how to apply for the Junior Level Science Scholarships of DOST.

For the full application details, click here: https://jlss.science-scholarships.ph/

All DOST Undergraduate 2021 Qualifiers of the Mid La Union Campus are requested to attend the Virtual Orientation on S&T Scholarship Policies and Procedures on September 23,2021 from 1PM to 5PM. Please sign in using the Zoom Link https://bit.ly/2021UndergradOrientation-ISLU

For us to monitor your attendance, kindly register to the following link on or before September 23, 2021. https://forms.gle/eocVh3TyjC5MMaVEA

Program Courtesy of DOST Region 1

Who are Eligible to Avail?

1. All Filipino students who are either currently enrolled at the time of the effectivity if the Act, or shall enroll at any time thereafter, in courses leading to a bachelor’s degree in any SUCs and LUC s shall be exempt from paying tuition and other school fees for units enrolled in.

2. Students will be eligible to receive these benefits, provided they qualify under the admission and retention requirements of the SUCs and LUCs.

Who are Ineligible to avail Free Higher Education?

1. Students who have already obtained a bachelor’s degree or comparable undergraduate degree from any public or private HEI;

2. Students who fail to comply with the admission and/or retention policies of the SUCs or LUCs, provided that the failure to comply with the SUC or LUC’s retention policies results in the student’s permanent disqualification from enrolling in any SUC or LUC;

3. Students who fail to complete their bachelor’s degree or comparable undergraduate degree within a year after the period prescribed in their program:

a. Provided, that in the case of shifters, any semester wherein the student has availed of the benefits of free higher education will be subtracted from expected duration of the current program in which the student is enrolled;

b. Provided further, that in the case of transferees, any semester wherein the student has availed of any form of government-funded StuFAP shall be subtracted from the expected duration of the current program in which the student is enrolled;

c. Provided further, that in the case of returning students and other students who went on a leave of absence (LOA), the determination and computation of their free higher education benefit shall be without prejudice to the most expedient way of completing their studies;

d. Provided finally, that the SUCs and LUCs shall decide on the cases that merit the extension of the availment of free higher education; and,

4. Students who voluntarily opt out of the free higher education provision.

Students who are not eligible to avail of the Free Higher Education provision shall be charged tuition and other school fees as determined by the Governing Boards of the SUCs and LUCs.

For the complete implementing rules and regulations of RA10931, you may visit the official website of the Commission on Higher Education (www.ched.gov.ph) and look for the Unified Student Financial Assistance System for Tertiary Education

In addition, be aware of the University Admission and Retention Policies. Refer to your Student Handbook or the Communication Guide for Student Services.