Can I cover both tuition and living costs with part-time work?

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Who this article is forAn enquiry from a person who graduated from a junior college in Vietnam and is considering studying at a Japanese language school.

What is this enquiry about?

An enquiry from a person who graduated from a junior college in Vietnam and is considering studying at a Japanese language school.

Can I cover tuition and living costs by working part-time?

You may work part-time while attending a Japanese language school, provided that you obtain 資格外活動許可.

You may work part-time while attending a Japanese language school, provided that you obtain 資格外活動許可. However, the student visa is a status of residence whose purpose is study. For a plan to cover all of your tuition and living costs from part-time income alone, it is said to be better to seek specific advice based on your own circumstances, because you must also prove that the costs of your studies can be covered.

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