To students from households affected by the 2026 Kumamoto Earthquake

Note: This news article is a repost of the information originally published on August 3, 2026, with additional support information newly added.
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We extend our deepest sympathies to everyone affected by the recent earthquake.

To support students whose ability to continue their studies may be impacted by the disaster, we offer financial assistance programs outlined below.

For inquiries about these programs, please contact the office listed on the webpage indicated in the “Details” column of the table below.

Type of assistance	Eligibility	Name of assistance program	Details
Scholarship and tuition fee exemption	Undergraduates	JASSO Grant Scholarship (Emergency Household Financial Change Program) and Tuition and Fees Exemption under the Higher Education Support System	Click here for details. (link in Japanese)
Tuition fee exemption	Undergraduates Graduate students	The University of Osaka enrollment/Tuition Fee Exemption Program	Click here for details.
Scholarship	Undergraduates Graduate students	JASSO Loan Scholarships • Emergency Scholarship (Type 1: Interest-Free) • Urgent Scholarship (Type 2: Interest-Bearing)	Click here for details.
Scholarship	Undergraduates Graduate students	JASSO Disaster Subventions	Click here for details
Scholarship	Undergraduates Graduate students	Financial aid offered by municipal governments and private organizations	Click here for details.
Scholarship	Undergraduates Graduate students	The University of Osaka Emergency Scholarship for Students Affected by the 2026 Kumamoto Earthquake	Click here for details.

(Campus Life and Career Support Division, Department of Education and Student Affairs)

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