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Chuo City Single-Parent Vocational Training Benefit

ひとり親家庭高等職業訓練促進給付金

In short: Monthly ¥70,500–¥141,000 living support for single parents training for a qualification such as nursing or childcare.Single parent supporting a child under 20, receiving child-rearing allowance or at an equivalent income, training at an institution for a listed qualification.(Source: www.city.chuo.lg.jp, verified on 2026-10-15)

Validity: Current per Chuo City official page read in full 2026-10-15. Verified on 2026-10-15. Official source: https://www.city.chuo.lg.jp/a0020/kosodate/kosodate/hitorioya/shuurou/fkoso_20090327160053151.html

Not yet confirmed — check with the office:
  • Confirm which monthly figure applies to which household — page layout unclear in read.

Who qualifies

  • Single parent supporting a child under 20, receiving child-rearing allowance or at an equivalent income, training at an institution for a listed qualification. [official source · verified on 2026-10-15]

Conditions by topic

AgeNot stated in the sources we checked — confirm with the office.
Income

Child-rearing allowance level income. [official source · verified on 2026-10-15]

Household

Single parent, child under 20. [official source · verified on 2026-10-15]

Child ageNot stated in the sources we checked — confirm with the office.
Residence in JapanNot stated in the sources we checked — confirm with the office.
Residence in Tokyo / municipality

Registered as a resident of Chuo City (see page for timing). [official source · verified on 2026-10-15]

Work / insurance typeNot stated in the sources we checked — confirm with the office.
DisabilityNot stated in the sources we checked — confirm with the office.

Residence status

Not stated in the official sources we checked — unknown.

Residence status is not stated on the official page — ask the office.

Where to apply

  • Apply to Chuo City (see the official page for the counter and online options). [official source · verified on 2026-10-15]

Find addresses in the office finder.

Deadlines

  • Apply after entering the institution; completion benefit after finishing. [official source · verified on 2026-10-15]

Documents

Not yet verified from an official source.

Key details

  • Monthly ¥141,000 (resident-tax-exempt household) or ¥70,500 (taxable household); more in the final year; plus a completion benefit. [official source · verified on 2026-10-15]
  • Page lists ¥70,500 (¥110,500 in the last 12 months) and ¥141,000 for resident-tax-exempt households; completion benefit ¥25,000 / ¥50,000. [official source · verified on 2026-10-15]

Phone / counter phrases

すみません、ひとり親家庭高等職業訓練促進給付金について伺いたいのですが、対象になるか、何を持っていけばよいか教えていただけますか。

Hello. I would like to ask about "ひとり親家庭高等職業訓練促進給付金". Am I eligible, and what documents should I bring?

すみません、もう少しゆっくり話していただけますか。

Sumimasen, mō sukoshi yukkuri hanashite itadakemasu ka.

Sorry, could you please speak a little more slowly?

Generic phrases for practical help, not official wording.