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Getting a college degree may not always be an option for some. But if you go out there, there are many who doesn't have   college degree but the years of work experience has already earned them the knowledge and skills of a person who studied and has earned a college degree. 
CHED or Commission on Higher Education has a program called ETEEAP. Through this program a person's knowledge and level of work experience could be assessed and be awarded a college degree or master's degree depending on the assessment.

WHAT IS ETEEAP?

The ETEEAP or Expanded Tertiary Education Equivalency and Accreditation (ETEEAP), is a comprehensive educational assessment program at the tertiary level that recognizes, accredits and gives equivalencies to knowledge, skills, attitudes and values gained by individuals from relevant work. It is implemented through deputized higher education institutions that shall award the appropriate college degree.

Beneficiaries must be Filipinos who are at least high school graduates. They must have worked for at least five years in the field or industry related to the academic program they are obtaining an equivalency. They must also be able to show proof of proficiency, capability and thorough knowledge in the field applied for equivalency.

QUALIFICATION: 

Depending on the years of work experience, a person could earn Bachelor's Degree or Master's Degree. To apply, an ETEEAP candidate must meet the following qualifications: 

I. For Bachelor's Program:

1. Filipino, at least high school graduate or must have PEPT equivalent to first year college.
2. Has at least five (5) years of work-related experience.
3. Must be at least twenty-two (22) years old; and
4. Able to show evidence of capability and thorough knowledge through the following evidences:
   • Certificate of Proficiency issued by the government regulatory board.
   • Certificate of Proficiency issued by the employer(s).
   • Certificate of Proficiency issued by a licensed practitioner in the field.
   • Business registration.

II. For Master's Program

1. Filipino, and a Bachelor's degree holder.
2. Has at least fifteen (15) years work-related experience including five years of junior managerial experience; and
3. Must be at least thirty-five (35) years old.

HOW TO APPLY:

(This procedure is based on TUP ETEEAP process and might vary depending on the institution or university). You may visit the website of the university or school (listed below) where you would like to apply and inquire them how they process ETEEAP. 

1. Secure  and submit application forms from CHED at the address below: (secure 2 sets of documents for CHED and for the school)

ETEEAP Secretariat 
Development Academy of the Philippines (DAP) Building 
San Miguel Avenue, Ortigas Center 
Pasig City; Tel. (+632) 631.2129; (+632) 633.5573

1. 2. 1×1 ID Picture (Original)
   3. NSO Authenticated Birth Certificate/Passport
   4. Proof of Good Moral Character (i.e Barangay Clearance/NBI Clearance)
   5. Service Record/Certificate of Employment
   6. Most recent academic records/diploma
   7. Comprehensive resume
   8. Certificates of training and workshops completed
   9. Certificates of individual proficiency in the discipline of field of interest
   10. Other documents or evidence of capability and knowledge in the field applied for equivalency and accreditation

2. Submit for interview and personal assessment
3. Submit required documents for evaluation
4. Present skill demonstration
5. Attend supplementary courses
6. Submit for final evaluation
7. Awarding of degree (as earned)