Lifetime Education Voucher Supports 30,000 People This Year... Application Period Until February 4

Support Scale Doubled Compared to Last Year
Short-Term Courses Available Starting This Year

[Asia Economy Reporter Han Jinju] The Ministry of Education will support 30,000 people with lifelong education vouchers this year.

On the 6th, the Ministry of Education and the National Institute for Lifelong Education announced that applications for the 2022 lifelong education vouchers will be accepted from the 7th until March 4th.

The lifelong education voucher system provides financial support for education expenses to expand lifelong education participation opportunities for low-income adults. Individuals aged 19 or older who are basic livelihood security recipients, belong to the near-poverty class, or are members of households with an income below 65% of the median income can apply on the lifelong education voucher website.

If selected as a beneficiary, applicants will receive a Lifelong Education Hope Card (NH Nonghyup) and can use up to 350,000 KRW per year (maximum 700,000 KRW) for lifelong education course fees, materials, and textbooks.

This year, the number of supported individuals has doubled from last year to 30,000, and outstanding users will be given an opportunity for recharge (an additional 350,000 KRW). From this year, the voucher can also be used for short-term courses.

Among the lifelong education voucher beneficiaries, half will be prioritized for basic livelihood security recipients and the near-poverty class. Learners with a strong willingness to study can also benefit, as selection considers study plans and previous year’s education completion records.

The selection results will be posted on the lifelong education voucher website at the end of February and notified individually via mobile phone or email.

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