According to a questionnaire survey conducted by labor unions and other organizations, more than 30% of respondents said that the repayment of scholarships had an impact on their marriage, childbirth, and childrearing. I was.
The Central Council for Workers' Welfare, which is made up of labor unions and welfare groups, held a press conference on the 8th and announced the results of a questionnaire survey on scholarships and other policies and policy recommendations.
The survey was conducted online last September and 2200 people responded.
When asked about the items that affect the repayment of scholarships in life planning, "marriage", "childbirth", and "childcare" all exceeded 30%, and there were also answers that it affected daily meals. 42%.
At a press conference, Chuo Rofukukyo said that the repayment of scholarships is one of the reasons for unmarried and the declining birthrate. He proposed seven policies, including halving the current price of school fees and expanding the tuition exemption system for low-income households to middle-income earners.
Michiyo Nanbu, secretary general of Chuo Rofukukyo, said, ``When I analyzed her consultations on multiple debts so far, I heard many voices that she was struggling to repay her scholarships.''