Kagoshima City, Kagoshima Prefecture: Kagoshima City Subsidy for Support with Proxy Repayment of Student Loans (Fiscal Year 2026)

September 19, 2026

Summary

Kagoshima City provides a subsidy to small and medium-sized businesses and other eligible entities that repay part of their employees’ student loans on their behalf. The program aims to support recruitment and retention while reducing employees’ financial burden.

Key Information

Location Kagoshima City, Kagoshima
Opening Status Open for Applications
Application Period Aug 3, 2026 – Nov 30, 2026
Max Subsidy Amount ¥450,000
Subsidy Rate Fixed amount
Purpose Human resource development and employment / Business improvement and strengthening
Eligible Applicants Small and medium-sized businesses / Sole proprietors / Incorporated associations and incorporated foundations
Implementing Agency Kagoshima City
Official Page https://www.city.kagoshima.lg.jp/koyosuishin/2026syougakukindairihenkan.html

To support efforts to secure and retain human resources among small and medium-sized businesses and other entities in Kagoshima City that are affected by rising prices, and to reduce the financial burden on employees, this program provides subsidies for part of the student loan repayment amount borne by companies on behalf of their employees after introducing a student loan proxy repayment support system.