Students who complete the National Service Training Program (NSTP) under Republic Act No. 9163 (NSTP Act of 2001) are entitled to several benefits and privileges as stipulated by the law:
- No Excessive Fees: Schools cannot charge more than 50% of the current basic tuition fees for NSTP courses, and no other fees aside from basic tuition are allowed for any NSTP component
- Health and Accident Insurance: Students enrolled in any NSTP component must be provided with group insurance for health and accidents by school authorities in coordination with CHED and TESDA
- Scholarship Opportunities: A Special Scholarship Program exists for qualified NSTP students, administered by CHED and TESDA, funded through their regular appropriations
- Deferment for ROTC Students: Students enrolled in the ROTC component are automatically granted deferment (likely referring to military service deferment), although this deferment does not extend beyond a certain period
- Automatic Registration in Reserve Corps: Graduates of the ROTC program are automatically registered as members of the Reserve Officers' Training Corps with ranks assigned based on the level of training completed. Graduates of Literacy Training Service (LTS) and Civic Welfare Training Service (CWTS) are organized into the National Service Reserve Corps (NSRC)
- Recognition and Mobilization: The program aims to develop patriotism, civic consciousness, and defense preparedness, motivating youth to actively contribute to nation-building and public welfare. This civic and military training enhances students' leadership skills and sense of responsibility toward the country
In summary, completing the NSTP grants students insurance coverage, potential scholarships, deferment privileges (for ROTC), and automatic membership in reserve or service corps, along with fostering civic and patriotic values as part of their education and national service obligations under the law.
