Section 11Sec./Art. 11

Support to Students. Any student enrolled in ODL programs under this Act shall have access to all privileges, opportunities and entitlements that a student similarly situated under the conventional system of instruction may have access to, including the availment of scholarships, grants-in-aid, and loans from the government or government-administered funding sources. Specifically, HEIs and post-secondary schools engaged in ODL programs shall be tasked to perform the following student support services:

(a) Provide clear admission policies and procedures for applicants;

(b) Maintain faculty-student dialogue and interactivity through virtual classrooms linked electronically or through established learning centers, or both, whichever may be feasible, to ensure greater knowledge sharing, access to counseling and other support services;

(c) Provide for an efficient and reliable communication system, feedback mechanism, especially on learners academic progress, and multimedia support;

(d) Show evidence of regular monitoring of learners progress; and

(e) Provide a wide range of relevant, updated and accessible learning resources that are easily accessible to students.