English: The Philippine Association of State Universities and Colleges, however, estimates that P27.078 billion is needed to implement free higher education for School Year (SY) 2025-2026, leaving a deficit of P3.697 billion to fully fund the program.
Filipino: Gayunpaman, tinatayang P27.078 bilyon ang kailangan ng Philippine Association of State Universities and Colleges upang maipatupad ang libreng kolehiyo para sa School Year (SY) 2025-2026, na nag-iiwan ng kakulangang P3.697 bilyon upang ganap na mapondohan ang programa.