Support for tuition fees for underprivileged college students Up to 500,000 yen Hyogo Akashi New Corona April 30th 17:03
In order to support university students who are in financial difficulty due to the influence of the new coronavirus, Akashi City, Hyogo Prefecture, lends interest-free and unsecured up to a maximum of 500,000 yen for tuition, and has to repay it within 5 years after graduation. Announcing new support measures.
While the impact of the new coronavirus is prolonged, there is concern that the income of households and part-time workers will decrease and more students will be in financial distress. According to a survey conducted by student groups, 20% of students said, I am considering it. "
Under these circumstances, Akashi City, Hyogo Prefecture, announced new support measures for university students who cannot afford to pay tuition. In addition to university students living in the city, students of technical colleges and students of part-time high schools are eligible for loan with interest-free and unsecured up to 500,000 yen as the tuition fee for the previous term.
The application will be accepted until next month, and if the application is successful, the city will transfer the tuition fee directly to a university. This means that you will have to repay the repayment while you are in school and have the repayment made within 5 years after graduation.
Fukuho Izumi, the mayor of Akashi City, said at a press conference, "I hear that parents are self-employed and it is difficult for them to pay tuition. I want you to survive by using. "