Interest-free loans of entrance funds and monthly study funds for high school, university, and other students. Repayment waived if you keep living in the village
Hinohara Village Scholarship Loan Program / Hinohara Village
Hinohara Village Scholarship Loan ProgramHinohara VillageChildren of parents who have lived in the village for 1 year or more
Interest-free loans for high school and university costs, with possible repayment waiver
Entrance funds and monthly study fundsInterest-free loansRepayment waived if you keep living in the village
- Universities and similar: entrance funds ¥500,000–700,000, ¥35,000–50,000 a month
- Full repayment waived after 20 years of residence, half after 10 years
The village lends entrance funds and monthly study funds interest-free to students who have been accepted to, or are enrolled in, a high school, technical college (kōsen), university, or vocational school (senshū gakkō). The loan amount depends on the type of school and whether it is national/public or private: for high schools and similar, entrance funds of ¥200,000–500,000 and ¥15,000–35,000 a month; for universities and similar, entrance funds of ¥500,000–700,000 and up to ¥35,000–50,000 a month. If you keep living in the village from the start of the repayment period while your repayment is deferred, the full repayment is waived after 20 years, and half after 10 years.
Nationality and residence status
The official page (checked in October 2026) sets no condition on nationality or residence status that we found. Eligibility follows the official conditions, not the language of this page; many programs require resident registration in the municipality.
Who is eligible
Children of parents who have lived in the village for 1 year or more, who have been accepted to or are enrolled in a high school, technical college, university, or vocational school (upper secondary course or specialized course)
Notes
Two joint guarantors are required, and one of them must have lived in the village since 6 months before the loan.After review by the village's screening committee, loans are decided within the limits of the fund.Repayment begins 1 year after the month following the end of the loan, and is made within 10 years in monthly installments or similar. If you live in the village, repayment can be deferred on request.If you leave the village while your repayment is deferred, you may be asked to repay early.Contact: Education Division, School Education Section.