For Companies Considering Employee Development through Graduate Education
By taking advantage of the Human Resource Development Support Grant’s “Investment in People Promotion Program,” you can significantly reduce the cost of graduate school tuition.
This can also be combined with the extended study program.
Eligibility Requirements for the Program
- Employees enrolling in the program must be enrolled in unemployment insurance during the training period.
- Allowing students to attend school while on duty
- Submit a notification of the vocational training implementation plan in advance
- Submit an application to the Labor Bureau at least one month before the entrance ceremony.
Example for Fiscal Year 2025
Financial Aid (Tuition)
Corporate Burden
(2 years)
3,350,000yen
−
Tuition Assistance
First Year
1,800,000yen×75%
1,350,000yen
+
Second Year
1,550,000yen×75%
1,162,500yen
=
Company contribution of 837,500
yen
yen
Wage
Subsidies
Subsidies
A subsidy of 1,000 yen per hour for training hours ➜ A total subsidy of 495,000 yen over two years
Estimated at 2 credits per course, based on 15 class periods of 90 minutes each
44 credits required ÷ 2 credits = 22 courses taken
22 subjects × 15 sessions × 90 points = 495 hours
1,000 yen × 495 hours = 495,000 yen (over 2 years)
*The above is an example; class times vary by course.
For more details, please visit the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare’s website.
https://www.mhlw.go.jp/stf/seisakunitsuite/bunya/koyou_roudou/koyou/kyufukin/d01-1.html