Founded in 1993, Aurora State College of Technology is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the large town of Baler (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), Central Luzon. This institution also has a branch campus in Ma. Aurora. Officially recognized by the Commission on Higher Education of the Philippines, Aurora State College of Technology (ASCT) is a coeducational Philippine higher education institution. Aurora State College of Technology (ASCT) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. ASCT also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.