PHINMA Education has partnered with Bukas to offer college and postgraduate students tuition installment plans payable in 12 months. The partnership was officially launched on January 26, 2021 and will be available in eight PHINMA Education institutions nationwide namely Araullo University, Cagayan de Oro College, Rizal College of Laguna, Republican College, St. Jude College, University of Iloilo, University of Pangasinan, UPang College of Urdaneta, and Southwestern University.

What is the Bukas Tuition Installment Plan and how does it work?

The Bukas Tuition Installment Plan is an affordable and flexible way to pay for your tuition. Through the installment plan, Bukas covers up to 100% of the student's tuition upfront and allows them to divide their tuition payments into 12 monthly installments to better fit their family's monthly budget.

Note that Every Bukas tuition plan comes with an interest rate starting from 1.90% to 4.90% every month, and a one-time service fee that ranges from 4.5% to 10%. For more details, please visit www.bukas.ph/partners/phinma for the updated rates as of January 2024.

How much is the tuition coverage for PHINMA Education students? Can students apply every semester?

Bukas can provide full or partial tuition coverage for college and graduate school students enrolled in select PHINMA Education schools. Students can apply any time whether it is for enrollment, prelims, midterms, or finals. In addition, students who apply for tuition coverage this semester/term can still apply for additional coverage for the succeeding terms. Students can learn more by visiting our multiple installment plans page.

Who can apply for the Bukas Tuition Installment Plan?

College and postgraduate students from the following PHINMA Education institutions can apply for a Bukas Tuition Installment Plan:

• Araullo University
• Cagayan de Oro College
• Rizal College of Laguna
• Republican College
• St. Jude College
• University of Iloilo
• University of Pangasinan
• UPang College of Urdaneta
• Southwestern University

Students from these colleges and universities must also make sure to meet the eligibility requirements before submitting an application. Below are the requirements:

• Must be a Filipino citizen at least 18 years of age
• Must be enrolled in or about to enroll in an undergraduate or postgraduate program of the included PHINMA Education schools
• Must have a guardian or emergency contact at least 21 years of age living in the same household as the student

How can PHINMA Education students apply for a Bukas Tuition Plan?

Applying for a Bukas tuition installment plan is fast and easy. The whole application process is done online and can be accessed via mobile phone. To apply, the student must do the following steps:

Step 1 - Register and complete your profile at app.bukas.ph/register

Step 2 - Fill-out and submit the application form. Wait at least 3-5 working days to get feedback via SMS or Email.

Step 3 - Once approved, login and confirm your application.

Step 4 - Once confirmed, your full payment will be disbursed by Bukas directly to the cashier’s office of your school. You will receive an SMS once it has been disbursed. Kindly wait 1-2 days for it to reflect on your student portal. Otherwise, you may follow-up directly with your school.

Step 5 - Your first monthly payment will be due 30 days after your tuition has been disbursed (see Step 4). You may login your Bukas account to check your monthly due and payment schedule. Payments to Bukas can be done online or over-the-counter via our bank and non-bank payment partners.

Learn more about Bukas and how we make education affordable for thousands of Filipino students like you. Apply for a tuition installment plan in your upcoming enrollment, and join our growing community for more tips and advice about all things student life. A brighter future awaits. Sa'yo ang Bukas!