Shielded Metal Arc Welding I (C-SMAW1) and Shielded Metal Arc Welding II (C-SMAW2) offered at Negros College are among the non-degree courses registered, accredited, and recognized by the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA).
TESDA, together with the Technical-Vocational Education and Training (TVET) sector, have been implementing scholarship programs to encourage technical education and skills development for the needed workers of key employment-generating, as well as emerging industries.
- Private Education Student Financial Assistance (PESFA)
- Available to qualified Grade 10 completers and SHS graduates, or ALS certificate holders
- For those with annual family income under P300,000
- Amount of grant depends on TESDA course enrolled in
- Covers tuition, accident insurance, consumables, and selected personal protective equipment
- https://www.tesda.gov.ph/About/TESDA/1278
- Tertiary Education Subsidy or TES through UniFAST
- Exclusive to those enrolled in Negros College’s non-degree programs and residents of Ayungon
- Amount of grant is based on the availability of UniFAST funds
- Covers tuition, fees, and allowances
- https://unifast.gov.ph/tes.php
