South Korea’s Comprehensive Education Support for Low-Income Students

 1️⃣ Educational Allowance & Financial Aid

To ensure students can focus on learning, the government provides cash allowances by grade level.


Additional support covers tuition, admission fees, school expenses, meals, after-school programs, internet, and devices.

2️⃣ 1:1 Mentoring & Tutoring Programs

University students offer personalized mentoring to bridge learning gaps:

  • Academic tutoring
  • Career and emotional mentoring
  • Continuous feedback

3️⃣ Bridging the Digital Divide

Programs like Seoul Learn provide:

  • Free smart devices and internet vouchers
  • Unlimited access to digital resources, e-books, and online classes
  • 1:1 e-mentoring programs

Digital learning is no longer a barrier.

4️⃣ Scholarships & Student Loans for Higher Education

Support doesn’t stop at high school.

  • Income-contingent student loans
  • Zero-interest rural loans
  • Living expenses support
  • Diverse scholarship programs

Affordable higher education is within reach.

5️⃣ Regional & School-Level Support

Local governments offer tailored programs:

  • Muan County: Learning subsidies (100,000 KRW)
  • Songpa District: Uniform/book recycling, mentoring programs

Welfare-first policies enhance education accessibility nationwide.



“Education is a right, not a privilege.”

South Korea is committed to giving every child a fair chance to pursue their dreams.