Definition of Terms.
Section 1
SECTION 1. Definition of Terms. — For purposes of this decree, the following terms are defined as shown: Dependents — The spouse and unmarried children of married military personnel, and the parents or any one next of Kin of unmarried military personnel. Military Personnel — Commissioned officers, enlisted personnel, trainees and draftees who are in the active service of the Armed Forces of the Philippines. Grantee — The military dependent who is the recipient of the benefit. Benefit — Complete exemption from the payment of tuition and matriculation fees in any public or private school. School Year — Total of two (2) semesters and one (1) summer. School Levels — Elementary, secondary, and collegiate levels, excluding- pre-school and postgraduate courses. Tuition Fee — Fee collected by the school to be used in paying for the instruction. Matriculation Fee — Fee collected by the school in consideration for the acceptance and registration of student.