INDICATOR 1.3.
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University Anti-Poverty Programmes
1.3.1. Bottom Financial Quintile Admission Target
1.3.1. Bottom Financial Quintile Admission Target
NEMSU SUPPORTS STUDENTS FROM THE BOTTOM FINANCIAL QUINTILE THROUGH THE TES PROGRAM
In 2024, North Eastern Mindanao State University (NEMSU) strengthened its commitment to educational access and equity through the Tertiary Education Subsidy (TES) Program) of the Unified Student Financial Assistance System for Tertiary Education (UniFAST) under CHED. The program provides financial assistance to cover tuition, school fees, and living expenses of students from low-income households.
A total of 2,309 continuing student grantees, categorized by campus, were qualified to avail the TES benefits, belonging to the bottom 20% of household income group. Through this support, NEMSU ensures that economic hardship does not impede deserving students from completing their studies, advancing its goal of inclusive and equitable higher education for all.
1.3.2. Bottom Financial Quintile Student Success
1.3.2. Bottom Financial Quintile Student Success
SUPPORTING STUDENT SUCCESS THROUGH THE TES PROGRAM
In 2024, North Eastern Mindanao State University (NEMSU) celebrated the success of 870 graduates who were beneficiaries of the Tertiary Education Subsidy (TES) Program) under Republic Act No. 10931, also known as the Universal Access to Quality Tertiary Education (UAQTE).
This milestone highlights NEMSU’s steadfast commitment to ensuring that students from the bottom 20% of household income group not only gain access to higher education but also have the sustained support needed to complete their degrees. The achievement demonstrates the effectiveness of TES in reducing financial barriers and promoting equitable opportunities for academic success among socioeconomically disadvantaged learners.
1.3.3. Low-Income Student Support
1.3.3. Low-Income Student Support
NEMSU ASSISTS LATIN HONORS IN SECURING CIVIL SERVICE ELIGIBILITY
North Eastern Mindanao State University (NEMSU) provides essential support to low-income students to help them complete their studies and transition to professional life. On June 11, 2024, the university assisted 55 Latin Honor graduates in processing their Civil Service Eligibility (CSE) at the Civil Service Commission Regional Office in Butuan City, in accordance with the Presidential Decree (P.D.) No. 907.
To lessen financial burdens, the university also provided free transportation for the graduates traveling to Butuan City. These efforts highlight NEMSU’s commitment to equitable access, reducing economic barriers, and empowering students from low-income families to achieve both academic and professional success.
1.3.4. Bottom Financial Quintile Student Support
1.3.4. Bottom Financial Quintile Student Support
NEMSU EXPANDS ITS SUPPORT PROGRAMS FOR STUDENTS
North Eastern Mindanao State University (NEMSU) continues to strengthen its commitment to supporting students from the bottom 20% of household income groups through a range of student support programs.
On February 6, 2024, the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) awarded the Student Monetary Assistance for Recovery and Transition (SMART) Program Grant at the NEMSU Gymnasium. This one-time ₱25,000 grant was allocated to qualified indigent students from NEMSU and Saint Theresa College of Tandag (STC) for Academic Year 2023–2024.
Beyond the SMART Program, NEMSU also provides access to other targeted initiatives. These include the Agriculture Competitiveness Enhancement Fund–Grant-in-Aid for Higher Education Program (ACEF-GIAHEP), supporting students in agriculture, forestry, fisheries, veterinary, and related fields, and the Scholarship Program for Coconut Farmers and their Families (CoScho), which assists students from farming communities in pursuing higher education.
1.3.5. Low or Lower-Middle Income Countries Student Support
1.3.5. Low or Lower-Middle Income Countries Student Support
NEMSU AS BENEFICIARY OF NATIONAL LAWS ENSURING FREE AND INCLUSIVE ACCESS TO HIGHER EDUCATION
North Eastern Mindanao State University (NEMSU) ensures access to higher education for poor students from low or lower-middle income families by being a beneficiary of key national laws. Specifically, the university implements Republic Act (RA) 10931, or the Universal Access to Quality Tertiary Education Act, which provides free tuition and miscellaneous fees to students enrolled in State Universities and Colleges (SUCs).
In addition, NEMSU is also covered under Republic Act (RA) 10687, or the Unified Student Financial Assistance System for Tertiary Education (UniFAST) Act, which consolidates all government-funded student financial assistance programs. This enables the provision of scholarships, grants-in-aid, student loans, and other forms of educational support to ensure that no student is left behind due to financial constraints.
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