IMPORTANT
Academic Year 2024-2025

Information on Financial Aid Program"Shugaku-enjo""Shugaku-enjo" is financial assistance (toward educational supplies and school meals) for families
in need of support. If you wish to apply for assistance, please follow the guidelines.

■Requirements for Eligibility
Parents/guardians of children enrolled in national, prefectural or other public elementary and/or junior highschools must reside in Kurume (*), and ONE of the requirements below must apply to your household(excluding private schools).
(*) If you live outside of Kurume, but your child is enrolled in a public school in Kurume, you may be eligible for partial assistance.

（１）Previous financial aid ended on or after April 1, 2023
（２）A household member received full Child-care Allowance.
（３）All household members are exempted from National Pension Premium.
（４）All household members are exempted from Municipal Residents Tax.
（５）Sudden change in living conditions due to certain circumstances, such as death, marital separationor unemployment of parents.
（６）(1)-(5) do not apply, but the total income of all household members is low and living in or near poverty.

■Income Specification for Aid Eligibility
No. of Household
Members
Income Limit(Yearly)

23456Approx.
¥2.90 million

Approx.
¥3.55 million

Approx.
¥4.36 million

Approx.
¥4.67 million

Approx.
¥5.45 million※For households of 7 or more, add approximately 630,000 JPY per each additional member to the list above.
Total income of all household members in the same residency form is screened. You may still be eligible forthis financial assistance even if the total income exceeds the limit, depending on the household circumstances.
All applications will thoroughly be considered for any eligibilities, but you must apply within.

■Submission Period:Feb 13 (TUE) – Mar 29 (FRI), 2024

Weekdays 8:30-17:15※The closing time of registration varies from school to school.
※Application is not necessary if you already applied for the "School Supplies
for New Enrolling Students" in January.
※Applications are accepted after April, however, grants will only begin
on the month of approval. As such, early submission is recommended.

You need to applyfor "Shugaku-enjo"
every year!

School Health Division (City Hall 17F) will also accept application forms
at the following times:
Schedule

Every Thursday

3/25 (MON）-3/29(FRI)

3/30(SAT) ・3/31(SUN)Time

17:15-19：00

17:15-19:00

9:00-12:30■Submission Locations (Any Location Below)
Board of Education

School Health Division (City Hall 17F)

TEL 0942-30-9273

Tanushimaru Office (City Hall, Tanushimaru Branch Office 2F) TEL 0943-74-4000
Kitano Office (Kitano Shogai Gakushu Center)

TEL 0942-78-2308

Jojima Office (Jojima Sogo Bunka Center)

TEL 0942-62-2117

Mizuma Office (Mizuma Shogai Gakushu Center) TEL 0942-64-3020※ Civic centers do not accept applications.
※ You may apply at any municipal elementary and junior high school in Kurume. If your children
are enrolled in both elementary and junior high schools, you can select either school to apply.

■Expenses Covered by the Program(Amount below is from 2023 as an example. Amount of 2024 will be specified in the approval notice.)
Types of Expenses

School Grades

Breakdown of Grant Amount (yen)YearlyTotal Amount (yen)

Term１

Term２

Term３

Elementary Grade 1

13,230

4,350

5,550

3,330

Elementary Grades 2-6

15,500

6,620

5,550

3,330

Junior High Grade 1

25,0408,320

10,4506,270

Junior High Grades 2-3

27,31010,59010,4506,270

School Supplies for New
Enrolling Students

Elementary Grade 1

40,600Junior High Grade 1

47,400Graduation School Trip

Applicable Grade(s) Only

School Supplies

Overnight Field Trip

Medical Care

※ Eligible for those approved by May

Elementary: (Max.) 21,490 For transportation, hotel and facility admission fee
Junior High: (Max.) 57,590 (Only the trip after the month of approval will be covered）

Elementary: (Max.) 3,620 For transportation and facility admission feeJunior High: (Max.) 6,100 (Only the activity after the month of approval will be covered）
Kurume City will cover 30% of actual medical treatment expenses for diseases under the provisions of the School Health& Safety Act, Article 8. First receive a medical card from the school (a school nurse) and then provide it to your healthcare provider.
Applicable Grade(s) Only（Reference）Disease under the Provisions of School Health & Safety Act, Article 8:①Trachoma ②Conjunctivitis ③Trichophytosis（Ringworm of the Body & Scalp, Athlete's Foot） ④Scabies⑤Impetigo ⑥Otitis Media ⑦Chronic Sinusitis ⑧Adenoidism ⑨Parasitic Disease (Presence of Parasite Eggs)⑩ Decayed tooth（Cavity, limited to treatment covered by Health Insurance ）School Lunch

All Grades

Full AmountFood Allergy Management &Advisement in Schools

All Grades（Max.）4,630

Elementary（Max.）3,380

Junior High（Max.）4,190

Student Council

Junior High（Max.）5,450

Club Activities

Junior High

6,000

PTA

End of each term
(Payment made to school by direct deposit)
Payment for continued research toward food allergy management
and advisement in schools (①document fees or ②self-paid medicalexpenses) are eligible; retain proof of any medical institution visits.

Actual annual amount of school collection
Actual annual amount of school collection※ Eligible for those who belong to school clubs※School Supplies …Available for use in purchase costs of school stationery items and communication expenses for online learning, etc.

■ What You Need to Apply:□ Applicant's (Parent/Guardian's) Personal Financial Statement
or Report (such as a bankbook)
If any of the following applies, please bring the necessary documents:

Please make sure
you have all necessary
documents ready !

● Households with members with a Disability Certificate:□ Disability Certificate (physical, medical rehabilitation and/or mental disability)● All household members are exempted from the National Pension Premium:□ Approval Letter for National Pension Exemption for all your household members
over 20 years old※ Please bring the postcard issued by the Kurume Pension Office (2410 Suwano-machi, TEL 0942-33-6192)● Sudden change in living conditions due to certain circumstances such as death,marital separation or unemployment of parents:□ Document to verify current status, such as Certificate of Unemployment or Notification of Absence from your employer/
work place● If you reside outside of Kurume (but your child is enrolled in a public school in Kurume):□ Resident Card for all household members□ Income Tax Declaration Certificate for all household members over 16 years old
issued at the Municipal Office in the city you lived in as of January 1, 2023
● If you moved to Kurume after January 2, 2023:□ Income Tax Declaration Certificate for all household members over 16 years old
issued at the Municipal Office in the city you lived in as of January 1, 2023
For More Information,
School Health Division, Kurume Board of Education (City Hall 17F）
TEL 0942-30-9273 FAX 0942-30-9719（Website）http://www.city.kurume.fukuoka.jp