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Japan Excludes Non-Resident Foreign Students from Tuition-Free Program

10/3/2025

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Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), Komeito, and Nippon Ishin no Kai will exclude foreign students not expected to settle in Japan from the tuition-free high school program.
Decision made by working-level officials on Oct. 3, 2025. Shibayama says eligibility depends on residence status.
Details will be finalized by end-October. Private aid rises to ¥457,000 from fiscal 2026, with a three-year review.

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Story summary

Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), Komeito, and Nippon Ishin no Kai will exclude foreign students not expected to settle in Japan from the tuition-free high school program.
Decision made by working-level officials on Oct. 3, 2025. Shibayama says eligibility depends on residence status.
Details will be finalized by end-October. Private aid rises to ¥457,000 from fiscal 2026, with a three-year review.