Republic of the Philippines

SAINT VINCENT’S COLLEGE INC.

College of Business Education
Padre Ramon St. Estaka, Dipolog City

July 15, 2021

REV. FR. NATHANIELLE A. DENLAOSO

President
Padre Ramon Street, Estaka, Dipolog City

Sir:

Greetings of Peace!

We are fourth year Business education students from Saint Vincent’s College, and we are
currently conducting a research study titled “ECONOMIC IMPACT OF STATE
UNIVERSITIES’ FREE TUITION TO SAINT VINCENT’S COLLEGE
INCORPORATED DIPOLOG CITY: A SURVEY ANALYSIS” as a partial fulfillment in
the degree of Bachelor of Science in Accountancy and of Bachelor of Science in Accounting
Information System. This study will aim to determine the economic impact of free college
tuition in State Universities to Saint Vincent's College Incorporated Dipolog City in academic
year 2020-2021.

In relation to this, may we request for permission from your reputable office to conduct a survey
to eight (8) administration personnel including you, rest assured that all information or data
collected, as well as the respondents’ profile and identity will be handled with utmost
confidentiality.

We are anticipating for your positive response pertaining to this matter. Attached to this letter is
the survey questionnaire.

Thank you.

Respectfully yours,

LISBOS, MARY JANE

LOBRIDO, LESLIE
LUALHATI, APRIL JOY
MAGLANGIT, CRISTELLE
MALINAO, IVAN JUSTINE
MANIGOS, JEAN
MANINANTAN, JERRY MEI
MANULONG, KEIRT IVAN
MARTINEZ, MARIA CRISLYN
MAWILE, MARY CARDELLE

Noted by: Approved by:

Angel D. Calaguian, CPA, MBA, CTT Rev. Fr. Nathanielle a. Denlaoso

Research Adviser SVC Inc. School Administrator
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SAINT VINCENT’S COLLEGE INC.
College of Business Education
Padre Ramon St. Estaka, Dipolog City

SURVEY QUESTIONNAIRE

Direction: Below is a questionnaire checklist relative to the conduct of our study. Please indicate
your answer in the space provided for your answer by using a checkmark (/).

Name (Optional) _____________________________________________________

Part I. Respondents Profile

A. Age: ____ 21-29 years old

____ 30-39 years old

____ 40-49 years old

____ 50 & above years old

B. Sex: ____ Male

____ Female

C. Position

_____ College Administrator

_____ Dean

_____Human Resource Admin

_____ Registrar

_____Accounting Personnel
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SAINT VINCENT’S COLLEGE INC.
College of Business Education
Padre Ramon St. Estaka, Dipolog City

Part II. Level of Economic Impact of Free Tuition from Waslander (2018)

Please take the time to thoroughly read all of the questions. The survey has been built to be
simple to complete. The answer needs you to use the scale as follows to show your acceptable
responses:

5- Very High 4-High 3-Average 2-Low 1-Very Low

A. Enrolment Rate AFTER 5 4 3 2 1

Implementation of SUCs RA 10931 (VH) (H) (A) (L) (VL)

1. The number of enrolees AFTER the

implementation of free tuition in
SUCs free tuition

2. Retention rate for first-time students

between semesters AFTER the
implementation of free tuition in
SUCs free tuition

3. Admission of new students AFTER

the implementation of free tuition in
SUCs free tuition

4. Overall retention of old students

AFTER the implementation of free
tuition in SUCs free tuition

5.Graduating student’s retention rate

AFTER the implementation of free
tuition in SUCs free tuition
Enrolment Rate BEFORE Implementation of SUCs RA 10931

1.The number of enrolees BEFORE

the implementation of free tuition in
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SAINT VINCENT’S COLLEGE INC.
College of Business Education
Padre Ramon St. Estaka, Dipolog City

SUCs free tuition

2.Retention rate for first-time students
between semesters BEFORE the
implementation of free tuition in
SUCs free tuition
3.Admission of new students
BEFORE the implementation of free
tuition in SUCs free tuition
4.Overall retention of old students
BEFORE the implementation of free
tuition in SUCs free tuition
5. Graduating student’s retention rate
BEFORE the implementation of free
tuition in SUCs free tuition

B. Return on Investment AFTER Implementation of SUCs RA 10931

1. The school Financial Management

-tools, wages, cost of capital, etc.
AFTER the implementation of SUCs
free tuition

2. School Improvement and Maintenance

AFTER the implementation of SUCs.
free tuition

3. The school able to upgrade

Information Technology facilities
through the its ROI AFTER the
implementation of SUCs free tuition.
(information management,
infrastructure, etc)

4. The Present value of each year Net

Present Value (NPV) AFTER the
implementation of SUCs free tuition

5. The school able to give bonuses and

increase wages to employees AFTER
the implementation of SUCs free
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SAINT VINCENT’S COLLEGE INC.
College of Business Education
Padre Ramon St. Estaka, Dipolog City

tuition

Return on Investment BEFORE Implementation of SUCs RA 10931

1. The school Financial Management

-tools, wages, cost of capital, etc.
BEFORE
C. Market Demandthe implementation
AFTER of SUCsof SUCs RA 10931
Implementation
free tuition
1.The school admission rate AFTER
the implementation of SUCs free
2. tuition
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2.Admission
BEFORE the inquiries AFTER the of
implementation
implementation
SUCs. of SUCs free tuition.

3. 3.Transferees
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to schools,
upgrade
colleges and universities AFTER
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Implementation of SUCs free
through the its ROI BEFORE the tuition.
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tuition.
the stakeholders
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management, the
implementation of
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5. 5.The
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Market Demand BEFORE Implementation of SUCs RA 10931
1.The school admission rate BEFORE
the implementation of SUCs free
tuition

2.Admission inquiries BEFORE the

implementation of SUCs free tuition.

3.Transferees from other schools,

colleges and universities BEFORE the
Implementation of SUCs free tuition.

4. The costs and quality of choice of

the stakeholders BEFORE the
implementation of SUCs free tuition

5. New students’ admission in the

middle of the semester and summer
BEFORE the Implementation of SUCs
free tuition.
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SAINT VINCENT’S COLLEGE INC.
College of Business Education
Padre Ramon St. Estaka, Dipolog City

PART III

ACTION TAKEN/PLAN

Direction: Below is a questionnaire checklist relative to the conduct of our study. Please indicate
your answer in the space provided for your answer by using a checkmark (/).

Which of the following action the Saint Vincent’s College Incorporated take to cope with the

scenario/situation?

____ Giving discount in the tuition fee

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SAINT VINCENT’S COLLEGE INC.
College of Business Education
Padre Ramon St. Estaka, Dipolog City

____Looking for Partnership/Stockholders

____ Giving Scholarship Programs to needy students