FAQs on Student Support Payment
Q１ Who can apply for this payment?
（A）
Those who meet all of the following conditions:（１）

Are a regular student or a foreign research student of Nagoya University.

（２）

Live away from home at the point of application.

（３）

Do not receive any grant-type financial aid from Nagoya University, governmental entities or
private foundations at the point of application.

Regular students of Nagoya University are undergraduate, masterʼs degree and Ph.D. students. Foreign
research students are limited to those who hold “Student” as their resident status.

※If the university finds fraud with the application after payment, the student will be compelled torefund the payment and may be subject to disciplinary action or educative measures.

Q２

I am living at the home of my sibling or relative. Am I still considered to be “living away fromhome”?
（A）
If you pay a fixed rent each month, you are considered to be living away from home.

Q３

I am financially independent. Can I apply?

（A）
Yes. However, if you have your own household due to marriage or some other reason, you are noteligible to apply..

Q４

I usually live away from home but have temporarily returned there due to the COVID-19

pandemic. Can I apply?
（A）
Yes.

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Q５

What is grant-type financial aid from Nagoya University, governmental entities or private
foundations?

（A）
Nagoya University financial aid is aid such as G30 scholarship, Governmental entities or private
foundation financial aid are such as MEXT scholarship, scholarship from a foreign governmental entity,
JSPS Research Fellowship for Young Scientists, scholarships from JASSO and being currently hired as aRA by the Leading Graduate School Programs.

Grant-type financial aid from Nagoya University includes, but is not limited to: G30 scholarships,
Hoshizaki scholarships, and Geta no Hanao scholarships. That from governmental entities includes, but isnot limited to: MEXT scholarships, scholarships from foreign governmental entities, JSPS Research
Fellowships for Young Scientists, scholarships from JASSO and being currently hired as a RA by theLeading Graduate School Programs or the WISE Programs as a part of their financial support.

Q６I am receiving a scholarship that combines a grant and loan from a private foundation. Can Iapply?

（A）No, due to Q1(3).

Q７When will the payment be dispersed?

（A）
The university will review applications when they come in. When the selection process has been
completed, the university will immediately transfer the amount into the applicantʼs bank account.

Q８

To which bank account will the university transfer the payment?

（A）
The university will transfer the money into the bank account that you have used to receive travel

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expenses or remuneration from the university. For those who have never registered a bank account withthe university system for such purposes, you will need to select either of the following.
（１）You will agree that the university will transfer the money into your tuition payment bank account.
（２）If you do not agree or have not registered to pay tuition by withdrawal from your bank account, youneed to provide your bank account information to receive the money.
[Important note] Correction to the NUCT application form “Q12 of 14” regarding the bank account toreceive the payment.
Error: The underlined part of the following statement is incorrect: the university will immediately transfer
the amount into the applicantʼs bank account registered with the university. (For example, an account thathas been used to receive a TA or RA salary or to fund travel expenses from the university.)
Correction: the university will immediately transfer the amount into the applicantʼs bank accountregistered with the university. (For example, an account that has been used to receive a travel expenses orreward from the university.)

Q９

I cannot find the application form because there are many ʻJoinable Sitesʼ shown on My

Workspace.
（A）
Please access NUCT from this link: https://old-ct.icts.nagoya-u.ac.jp/.
Be aware that the application form is not shown on NUCT if you access it from the NU portal.
Because there is such a long list of ʻJoinable Sites,ʼ please type “Student Support Payment” in the searchbox on the top right. This is the fastest way to find the form.

Q１０

I have questions. Who should I contact?

（A）
Regarding the Student Support Plan, please submit your questions using the inquiry form on the Student
Support Payment Web Application: ⾃宅外学⽣を対象とした⽣活⽀援⾦（Student Support Payment）
WEB 申請及び問合せ.
Additionally, if you have any concerns about your school activities, daily life, or mental or physicalconditions, please contact the following without hesitation. They are ready to support you.

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Student Support Centersoudan@gakuso.provost.nagoya-u.ac.jp

For international students, the Center for International Education and Exchange
iess2@adm.nagoya-u.ac.jp