Budgetary Cut for State Universities and Colleges: Its Adverse Effects Thesis Statement: The government’s imposition of budgetary cut to the country’s State Universities and Colleges affects not only the quality of education, but also the large number of poor but deserving students they cater. Topic Outline I. Introduction A. Legal Bases on the Establishment of SUCs B. Historical Background of State Universities and Colleges (SUCs) II. State Universities and Colleges: Its Financial Resources A. Financial Status of SUCs B. Causes of SUCs Constituent’s Unrest C. Intervention to Remedy Financial Constraints III. Budgetary Cut and Its Adverse Effect A. Deterioration of the Quality of Education B. Tuition Fee Hikes C. Controlled Enrolment D. Higher Dropout Rates E. Trimming Down of Courses F. Closure of Some Satellite Schools IV. V. Conclusion Bibliography