NationalEducation
High School Tuition Support
高等学校等就学支援金
In short: Tuition support for high school students; from April 2026 no income limit, but eligibility is limited by nationality/residence status.From April 2026 the income limit was abolished. Private full-time high school cap raised to ¥457,200.(Source: www.mext.go.jp, verified on 2026-10-15)
Validity: New system effective 2026-04-01 (FY2026). Verified on 2026-10-15. Official source: https://www.mext.go.jp/a_menu/shotou/mushouka/1342600.htm
- MEXT ordinance list of "equivalent" statuses
- How to apply (via school)
Who qualifies
- From April 2026 the income limit was abolished. Private full-time high school cap raised to ¥457,200. [official source · verified on 2026-10-15]
- Eligible: Japanese nationals, Special Permanent Residents, Permanent Residents and others prescribed by MEXT ordinance. [official source · verified on 2026-10-15]
- Students enrolled before 31 March 2026 who fall outside the new rules keep support at the old level (transitional measure). New entrants from April 2026 who are not eligible (except "Student" status) may get separate income-based support. [official source · verified on 2026-10-15]
Conditions by topic
| Age | Not stated in the sources we checked — confirm with the office. |
|---|---|
| Income | No income limit from April 2026 for the main system. [official source · verified on 2026-10-15] |
| Household | Not stated in the sources we checked — confirm with the office. |
| Child age | High school students. [official source · verified on 2026-10-15] |
| Residence in Japan | Not stated in the sources we checked — confirm with the office. |
| Residence in Tokyo / municipality | Not stated in the sources we checked — confirm with the office. |
| Work / insurance type | Not stated in the sources we checked — confirm with the office. |
| Disability | Not stated in the sources we checked — confirm with the office. |
Residence status
Not stated in the official sources we checked — unknown.
Eligible: Permanent Resident (永住者), Special Permanent Resident (特別永住者)
Also "others equivalent, as prescribed by MEXT ordinance" — the full list is not stated on the pages checked, so other statuses are marked unknown, not excluded. Separate budget support excludes "Student" (留学) status new entrants.
[official source · verified on 2026-10-15]
Where to apply
Not yet verified from an official source.
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Deadlines
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Documents
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Phone / counter phrases
すみません、高等学校等就学支援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。
Sumimasen, kōtō gakkō tō shūgaku shienkin ni tsuite ukagaitai no desu ga, taishō ni naru ka, nani o motte ikeba yoi ka oshiete itadakemasu ka.
Hello. I would like to ask about high school tuition support. Am I eligible, and what 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.