Q1) How will the information on admission fee / tuition fee waiver be notified?
The information on admission fee/tuition fee waiver and deferment/monthly installment of tuition payment will, based on the rule, be posted on the bulletin board and the website. Pay attention to them to avoid missing the information.
Q2) I would like to know the annual schedule for tuition fee waiver.
For the detailed schedule, etc., check the bulletin board and the website. The annual schedule for the current students is indicated below. Note that the schedule is different for freshman.
Distribution of application forms for tuition fee waiver
- First (spring) semester: In early February
- Second (autumn) semester: In early August
Submission Deadline of application
- First (spring) semester: In early March
- Second (autumn) semester: In early September
Notification of results
- First (spring) semester: In late July
- Second (autumn) semester: In late December
Q3) What should I do first when I apply for the admission fee / tuition fee waiver?
Check the documents required for application with the checklist.
Prepare the application forms for waiver, income documents, etc. while referring to the Procedure of Admission fee Waiver Application and the Procedure of Tuition Fee Waiver Application.
For inquiries or information, refer to this “Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ).”
If you have other questions, contact the Financial Support Section, Student Services Division (Kawauchi-Kita Campus, Tel: 022-795-4682/7816).
Q4) Where can I obtain the application forms?
The application forms are distributed at the Financial Support Section. You may also download them from the following link.
→ Procedure of Admission fee Waiver Application , Application forms
→ Procedure of Tuition fee Waiver Application , Application forms
Q5) I would like to know the application period and the place for submitting the application for admission fee/tuition fee waiver.
◎ Admission fee waiver
New students (April enrollment):
Tuesday, February 17, 2026 ～ Friday, March 27, 2026
◎ Tuition fee waiver
Current students:
Tuesday, February 17, 2026 ～ Tuesday, March 10, 2026
New students (April enrollment):
Tuesday, February 17, 2026 ～ Friday, April 10, 2026
Financial Support Section, Student Services Division, Education and Student Support Department, Tohoku University
Adress:
Address: 41 Kawauchi, Aoba-ku, Sendai, 980-8576
Student Support Center 1F window 4
Phone:+81-22-795-4682 / 7816
Kawauchi Campus Building A01
Q6) I will not be able to submit the application in person during the application period. What should I do?
The application will not be accepted for any reason after the deadline.
If you are not able to submit the application in person, send the application documents by registered mail (Note: it must be postmarked on or before the deadline).
Please read Submission Guideline before submission.
Q7) When will the results be notified?
The result of application for admission fee / tuition fee waiver will be posted on Student Affairs Information System in July (April enrollment / first semester) and December (October enrollment / second semester).
When the result notification is not delivered by the end of July (April enrollment / first semester) and by the end of December (October enrollment / second semester), please contact Financial Support Section at +81-22-795-4682/7816.
Q8) My application has not been approved. By when and how should I pay the tuition fee?
The tuition fee will be deducted automatically at the date for automatic deduction in September (August for those expected to graduate/finish in September) for the first (spring) semester and in March (February for those expected to graduate/finish in March) for the second (autumn) semester. Prepare the amount of tuition fee in your bank account by the day before the date for automatic deduction.
If you have not arranged the automatic deduction, pay the tuition fee in cash at the accounting counter of each faculty/school by the above deadline.
Q9) I would like the certification of my tuition fee waiver situation of the previous year because my siblings who goes to different University in Japan needs to submit it. What should I do?
Bring the designated form of your sibling’s university to the Financial Support Section, Student Services Division for the certification. It will take one day to issue the certificate.