Guide only

BetterRamon.org does not collect payments, accept applications or issue documents. Assessments, official receipts and permits come only from the offices of LGU Ramon. School enrollment is handled by each school and DepEd; scholarships by the agencies named below.

Local fees, schedules and forms can differ by ordinance. Items marked “To be verified” are not yet confirmed for Ramon; ask the office before you go.

Free college tuition

Under the Universal Access to Quality Tertiary Education Act, Filipino students in state universities and colleges, local universities and colleges, and state-run technical schools pay no tuition and miscellaneous fees, if they meet admission and retention rules.

Scholarships and grants

  • Tertiary Education Subsidy (TES) from UniFAST, for students from low-income households. Apply through your college.
  • CHED scholarships for incoming college freshmen with good grades.
  • DOST-SEI scholarships for science, technology, engineering and math courses. The qualifying exam is usually held once a year.
  • Local scholarships from the LGU or the province: To be verified.

Finish basic education

Out-of-school youth and adults can finish elementary or high school through DepEd’s Alternative Learning System (ALS). Ask the nearest public school or the DepEd district office.