The Quezon City University(QCU) has been given recognition and is now a full-fledged higher education institution by the Commission on Higher Education (CHED).
“This CHED recognition is a testament to the quality of education that we provide in QCU. For years, we have continuously strived to provide improved higher education programs for our students that will prepare them as they join the workforce. We believe this achievement will open more opportunities for our QCians,” Mayor Joy Belmonte said in a statement on Thursday.
The certificate of recognition was awarded by CHED chairperson J. Prospero de Vera and UniFAST executive director Atty. Ryan Estevez to the Quezon City University represented by Mayor Joy Belmonte.
The local government-led institution was established in 1994, which started as a school offering technical and vocational courses.
It was renamed Quezon City Polytechnic University (QCPU) after it reached university status in 2001.
With the institutional recognition, full tuition fee and miscellaneous fees of more than 8,000 qualified scholars will be covered by CHED’s UniFAST program.
“We will continue to expand our program offerings and ensure that our graduates will be knowledgeable and equipped as they graduate from the university. We are inspired even more to strive to be the #1 local university of employable graduates,” QCU president Dr. Atienza said.
QCU students can also avail of various CHED scholarships and financial assistance like Tertiary Education Subsidy (TES), Student Loan Program (SLP), and Tulong Dunong Program.