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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 voluntary opt out of the free higher education

provision.

Student 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.

Section 7. Benefits. All students availing themselves of the free higher

education provision shall be entitled to:

1. Free tuition for all courses/subjects/classes enrolled during a
particular semester/term, as part of the curriculum and is
essential to obtaining a degree. This includes approved petitioned

classes, but not non-credit within-semester tutorial or review
classes, nor review and enhancement classes offered by HEI;

2. Free miscellaneous other school fees, and similar or related fees,
which include:

a. Library fees;
b. Computer fees;

c. Laboratory fees;
d. School ID fees;
e. Athletic fees;

f. Admission fees;
g. Development fees;

h. Guidance fees;
i. Handbook fees;

j. Entrance fees;
k. Registration fees;

l. Medical and dental fees
m. Cultural fees; and
n. Other similar or related fees.

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