Newsletter Koho Toyota

May 15th, 2011 issue

Topics:
Alterations in the National Health Insurance rates
New rates from the fiscal year 2011:
Medical insurance tax Elderly insurance tax Long-term care insurance tax
Taxation on income basis 4.35% 2.05% 1.13%
Taxation on per capita basis 27,300 yen 3,000 yen 7,900 yen
Taxation on equality basis 23,700 yen 3,000 yen 5,400 yen
Annual Tax limit 510,000 yen 140,000 yen 120,000 yen
Information: Health Insurance & National Pension Division, phone 0565-34-6637.
Applications for Toyota City scholarships and educational loans
From June 1 (Wed), Toyota City Hall will be distributing the application forms for scholarships and loans at the School Services Division, branch and sub-branch offices, and at the Municipal Certificate Issuance Service Counter (T-Face building). In case of application for extension, a separate sheet will be sent by post. Submitted documents will not be returned. Applications / information: applications should be submitted directly or sent by post from June 7 (Tue) to June 22 (Wed) to the School Services Division (ZIP 471-8501, Nishi-machi 3-60). Tel.: (0565)34.6661, information only in Japanese.

1) Scholarship: students that attend Senior High schools, technical colleges or vocational training schools (advanced courses of at least 3 years) in the fiscal year 23 and fulfill the following conditions are eligible to apply: (1) students with outstanding academic results that are facing financial difficulties to attend the school; (2) students' parents / guardians should be living in Toyota City for more than 1 year; (3) person of good conduct and health condition. Number of acceptance: 35 students. Monthly stipend: 8,000 yen. Repayment: it is not necessary to return the amount received.

2) Educational loan: students attending universities, junior colleges, vocational training schools (courses of more than 2 years) that fulfill the same requirements written above in No.1. Number of acceptance: 22 students. Annual value: 400,000 yen. Repayment: students will have to reimburse the amount one year after graduation. The period for repayment will be twice of the loan period.
TIA English Salon
Date: May 28 (Sat) from 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm. Place: Toyota International Association - TIA, Toyota Global Square. Title and Guest Speaker: “All About Philadelphia”, a talk in English and Q&A session by a guest from Philadelphia, USA. Participants limit: 30 people. Fee: \500. Sign-up and inquires: at TIA (0565-33.5931) from May 19 (Thu), 10 am.
Obara Japanese Paper Craft Center Tour
When: May 28 (Sat) from 9 am to 4 pm. Information: Washi no Furusato (65-2151).