The Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology has issued a notice requesting universities and other institutions to thoroughly improve the consultation system for students who have difficulty in studying due to the spread of the new corona virus.・ Sent to the principal, the prefectural governor, and the prefectural board of education superintendent of education.

 According to the Ministry of Education, the notification is a joint name of Akio Fujiwara, Director of the General Education Policy Bureau, and Hiroshi Masuko, Director of the Higher Education Bureau.New system for study support for higher education such as reduction of tuition fees, loan-type scholarships from Japan Student Services Organization, postponement of payment of tuition fees and admission fees, support for living expenses for students affected by the new corona infection, etc. The systems and directions that the Ministry of Education has promoted and recommended so far are listed, and students are requested to be informed.

 According to a national survey by the Ministry of Education, the number of students who have dropped out of university or are on leave of absence who cite "maladaptation of student life / decreased motivation to study" has increased, and there are ample opportunities to attend campus through online classes. Instead, he emphasized the fact that he could not interact with other students and faculty members, and requested that he hold face-to-face lessons while taking measures against infection and provide opportunities for student exchange.

reference:[Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology] Dissemination of support measures for students who have difficulty studying due to financial reasons (Notice) (PDF)

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