{"id":2323,"date":"2026-10-18T00:05:49","date_gmt":"2026-10-17T15:05:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/iwaw.kr\/en\/2026\/10\/18\/government-subsidy-application-requirements-4e5d2c57d8\/"},"modified":"2026-10-18T00:06:03","modified_gmt":"2026-10-17T15:06:03","slug":"government-subsidy-application-requirements-4e5d2c57d8","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/iwaw.kr\/en\/2026\/10\/18\/government-subsidy-application-requirements-4e5d2c57d8\/","title":{"rendered":"Government Subsidy Application Requirements: Checking Income Criteria and Eligibility"},"content":{"rendered":"


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Introduction: Why Should We Pay Attention to ‘Government Subsidies (National Tomorrow Learning Card)’ Right Now?<\/h2>\n

This is a draft of the introduction written to enhance readability and traffic for your Naver blog.
\nIntroduction: Why Should We Pay Attention to ‘Government Subsidies (National Tomorrow Learning Card)’ Right Now?
\nAs prices continue to rise and the future of our jobs becomes unstable these days, self-improvement and job transitions are no longer a choice but an essential condition for survival. However, when trying to acquire a new certification or register for an academy, tuition fees amounting to tens or hundreds of millions of won naturally become a heavy burden.
\nAt this time, the national system that you should look at first is the representative government subsidy program centered around the ‘National Tomorrow Learning Card’.
\nThe government provides training cost support ranging from a minimum of 3 million won to a maximum of 5 million won so that citizens can develop their vocational abilities on their own. In the past, cards were divided and complicated depending on the target audience such as job seekers or workers, but now they are integrated into a single card, opening up a path for anyone from job seekers to office workers and freelancers to enjoy the benefits.
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\nGenerous training cost support of up to 5 million won
\nTraining allowance benefits deposited into your bank account just by meeting the attendance rate
\nThousands of courses available to explore, ranging from IT, coding, tax and accounting, and design to practical certifications.
\nIf so, “Will I really be able to receive subsidies?” The part you will be most curious about first is likely the income criteria and eligibility requirements.
\nAre you missing out on a great opportunity because you don’t know if you fall under the eligibility criteria, or because of complex income verification conditions? From now on, we will organize the government subsidy application qualifications and income criteria very easily and meticulously according to the latest 2026 standards, so make sure to check it out until the end!<\/p>\n

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Who is Eligible for Government Subsidies (National Tomorrow Learning Card) Based on 2026 Standards?<\/h2>\n

“Aren’t government subsidies only available to job seekers?”, “Can office workers apply too?”
\nThis is one of the most frequently asked questions since the National Tomorrow Learning Card system was integrated. To tell you the conclusion first, unlike in the past, anyone who is a citizen of the Republic of Korea is fundamentally given the eligibility to apply now.
\nHowever, just because ‘anyone can apply’ does not mean that 100% of people can receive subsidies. Depending on occupation or income level, there are groups excluded from support, and individual self-payment rates also vary, so careful checking is required.<\/p>\n

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  1. National Tomorrow Learning Card: Who can apply fundamentally?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    If you are a citizen of the Republic of Korea, it is widely open regardless of your occupation and status. Representative targets are as follows.
    \nJob seekers: Unemployed individuals looking for new jobs, high school and university graduates-to-be, and the unemployed
    \nWorkers: Large and small-medium enterprise office workers, non-regular workers, fixed-term workers
    \nSelf-employed and special-type contract workers (freelancers\/gig workers): Sole proprietors below a certain income level, freelancers, cram school teachers, platform workers, etc.
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    \nIn the past, cards were divided based on employment insurance history or employment type, but now you can continuously use a single card through both job-seeking and working periods.<\/p>\n

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    1. \u274c Unfortunately, these individuals are excluded from support<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      Although all citizens are targeted, if you fall under the categories excluded from support as determined by statutes, card issuance is restricted. Make sure to check if you are included in the items below.<\/p>\n

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      1. Public officials and private school teaching staff<\/li>\n
      2. High-income self-employed individuals with annual sales exceeding a certain amount (those exceeding standard income)<\/li>\n
      3. Elderly individuals aged 75 or older (however, need to check for variability depending on the purpose and age standards of the system)<\/li>\n
      4. University students whose remaining years of study until graduation exceed set standards (generally available starting from prospective graduates, and open to Korea National Open University and cyber universities regardless of year)<\/li>\n
      5. Other wage contributors determined by statutes and those deemed inappropriate for government-supported training<\/li>\n
      6. Can students (university students) also apply?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        In the case of university students, it is not universally applicable.
        \nProspective graduates: Students in their final semester ahead of graduation (those scheduled to graduate in February or August of the following year) can apply early and receive training using vacations, etc.
        \nGeneral enrolled students: In principle, there are restrictions, but if you are enrolled in Korea National Open University, cyber universities, night universities, etc., the issuance of the National Tomorrow Learning Card is possible regardless of your academic year.
        \nNext, we will take a detailed look at the ‘differential payment of subsidies according to income criteria’ and ‘exact qualification requirements’ that many people find most confusing. Check what support rate applies to you in the next table of contents!<\/p>\n

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        The Most Tricky Core! Meticulously Checking Income Criteria and Qualification Requirements<\/h2>\n

        The basic support limit of the National Tomorrow Learning Card is 3 million won for 5 years, and it is expanded to support up to 5 million won depending on an individual’s income or situation.
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        \nHowever, not everyone receives benefits under the exact same conditions.
        \nDepending on the size of the enterprise you are employed in, and the income level of freelancers and self-employed individuals, you may be excluded from support or your self-payment rate may change, so you must accurately review the detailed requirements.
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        1. Criteria by Office Worker (Employee) Income and Enterprise Size<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

          Just because you are an ordinary office worker does not mean issuance is possible for everyone, and age and income criteria are strictly applied in the case of large enterprise workers.
          \nLarge enterprise workers:
          \nExcluded from support if monthly wages are 3 million won or more and under 45 years of age.
          \n(Conversely, large enterprise workers aged 45 or older, or whose monthly wages are under 3 million won, can apply)
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          \nSmall and Medium-sized Enterprises \/ Priority Support Enterprise Workers: Most can be issued without income or age restrictions.<\/p>\n

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          1. Income Criteria for Freelancers and Special-Type Contract Workers (Gig Workers)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

            This is the standard for those with flexible employment forms such as insurance planners, cram school teachers, courier drivers, door-to-door salespeople, and various freelancers.
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            \nSpecial-type contract workers with monthly income of 5 million won or more
            \nare excluded from support.
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            \nIf your monthly income is less than 5 million won, you can normally receive the card and take your desired training courses.<\/p>\n

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            1. Income and Sales Criteria for Self-Employed Individuals and Corporate Representatives<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

              Qualifications for representatives running their own businesses are also divided according to sales and business operation periods.
              \nSelf-employed individuals with annual sales of 400 million won or more
              \nare restricted from card issuance. (However, separate criteria apply to new business operators whose business period is less than 1 year)
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              \nNon-profit organization representatives or corporate representatives with a monthly income of 3 million won or more
              \nare also included in the groups excluded from support.
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              1. Subsidy and Self-Payment Structure at a Glance<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                Basic support amount: 3 million won (valid for 5 years)
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                \nAdditional support (up to 5 million won):
                \nAdditional limits granted when specific requirements are met, such as low-income families and participants in the National Employment Support System
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                \nSelf-payment:
                \nDepending on the nature of the selected training course (general course vs. specialized training such as new technology\/digital) and income level, individuals bear a certain percentage of the training cost (between approximately 10% and 85%). However, for vulnerable groups such as Type 1 of the National Employment Support System, the self-payment amount is exempted or significantly reduced.
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                \n\ud83d\udca1 Practical Tip
                \nIf you are confused about whether you fit the target because your income or employment form is ambiguous, rather than worrying about numbers directly, logging into the Employment24 (HRD-Net) website and doing a ‘Self-Diagnosis for Issuance’<\/strong> is the fastest and most accurate way. You can check whether issuance is possible in just a few seconds!
                \nIn the next table of contents, we will take a detailed look at easily confused exceptions, such as university student grade criteria and re-application eligibility.<\/p>\n

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                Easily Confused Government Subsidy Application Restricted Targets and Exceptions<\/h2>\n

                We previously examined the basic income criteria and eligibility requirements, but the parts where people most frequently get confused and make mistakes in the field are the ‘exception regulations’ and ‘re-application restrictions’.
                \nWe will neatly resolve questions like “I’ve used the card before, can I get it again?”, or “I’m a university student on a leave of absence, can I apply?”<\/p>\n

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                1. University Students and Enrolled Students: Exactly When Can They Apply?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                  In the case of university students, careful checking is required because the possibility of issuance varies depending on their status.
                  \nGeneral enrolled students (grades 1-3, etc.): In principle, the issuance of the National Tomorrow Learning Card is restricted. This is because universities have their own inherent educational curriculum.
                  \nGraduates-to-be (Prospective graduates): Students in their final semester ahead of graduation (those scheduled to graduate the next semester) can exceptionally apply. If you want to build employment competency by utilizing the vacation period, you should target this timing.
                  \nKorea National Open University, Cyber University, and Night University Students: Unlike regular offline universities, students enrolled in remote universities and night universities can apply and get issued from the beginning regardless of their academic year.<\/p>\n

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                  1. What if You Have Been Issued One in the Past? Re-application Eligibility<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                    “Can the National Tomorrow Learning Card only be used once in a lifetime?” The answer is no. Re-issuance is possible after the expiration of the validity period (5 years), but there are a few restricted conditions to watch out for.
                    \nTargets restricted from re-issuance:
                    \nCases where subsidies were obtained through fraudulent methods within a recent period, or there is a history of being expelled or dropping out midway without justifiable reasons during training.
                    \nCases where 5 years have not passed since exhausting the entire support limit amount (3 million won to 5 million won).
                    \nGranting of additional support limits: Even if you have completely exhausted the 3 million won, if you go through a low-income group or specific employment support program (such as the National Employment Support System), a certain amount may be additionally charged, so be sure to check your My Page.<\/p>\n

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                    1. Exception Regulations for Soldiers (Prospective Discharged Personnel) and Public Officials<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                      Soldiers: For soldiers awaiting discharge whose separation is right around the corner, a special system is established allowing them to receive the National Tomorrow Learning Card in advance even in military status and take training to help them return to society and prepare for employment.
                      \nPublic officials and private school teaching staff: As mentioned earlier, they are basically excluded targets, but depending on status such as non-regular workers or fixed-term teachers, the form of employment insurance subscription may differ, so it is safe to accurately check your own employment insurance payment history.
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                      \nGeneral university students are available starting from the final semester (prospective graduates)<\/strong>!
                      \nCyber universities and Korea National Open University are available regardless of academic year!
                      \nPast card holders can also be re-issued depending on the expiration of the validity period and exhaustion status!
                      \nIn the next table of contents, we will continue to organize the specific procedures and tips for applying in just 3 minutes via Employment24 (HRD-Net).<\/p>\n

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                      Government Subsidy Application Method and Procedure Finished in 3 Minutes (How to Use Employment24)<\/h2>\n

                      If you have meticulously checked the qualification requirements and income criteria earlier, it is now time to actually apply for the card to claim your benefits. In the past, multiple sites were intricately divided, but currently, anyone can easily finish applying at home in 3 minutes through the ‘Employment24 (Work24)’ integrated platform.
                      \nWe will organize the core procedures for getting issued all at once without mistakes step by step.
                      \nStep 1: Access Employment24 and Log In (Job Search Registration Preceded)
                      \nWebsite Access:
                      \nSearch for ‘Employment24’ on a portal site and access the official homepage.
                      \nFast Campus Customer Center
                      \nLogin:
                      \nProceed with login through a joint certificate (official certificate) or simple authentication (Naver, Kakao, etc.).
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                      \n\ud83d\udca1 Important (If Unemployed): If you are currently unemployed and looking for a job, job search registration on Worknet must unconditionally precede card application. (If you have already registered through unemployment benefits or the National Employment Support System, this can be omitted.)
                      \nStep 2: Go to the National Tomorrow Learning Card Issuance Application Menu
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                      \nEnter the ‘National Tomorrow Learning Card Issuance Application’ menu from the homepage main screen or search box.
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                      \nYou will go through the steps of essential guidance notes before application, watching a video (or checking the notice), and putting at least 1 training course in advance (registering for courses of interest).
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                      \nStep 3: Fill Out Application Form and Select Affiliated Card Company
                      \nEnter Personal Information and Employment Form: Accurately fill out your current status (worker, job seeker, etc.) and affiliation information.
                      \nSelect Affiliated Card:
                      \nSelect the card company (credit or check card) to be issued, such as KB Kookmin, NH Nonghyup, Shinhan, etc.
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                      \nSelect Receipt Method: Choose the convenient method among receiving postal delivery after mobile issuance or visiting a designated bank to pick it up.
                      \nStep 4: Examination Approval and Course Application After Card Receipt
                      \nReview Period: Issuance is usually completed around one week (about 7 to 10 days) after going through qualification review following application.
                      \nCard Receipt and Course Registration: After receiving the physical card, return to Employment24 to search for your desired training course and proceed with the final course application, and government-subsidized learning begins in earnest.
                      \n\ud83d\ude80 Quick Application Tips
                      \nEven if your desired training course is sometimes not yet finalized when applying for card issuance, application goes smoothly if you put roughly interesting courses in advance. Since it takes a little time for the card to reach your hands, if there is an academy opening date you want to attend, we recommend applying at least 2 to 3 weeks in advance!
                      \nIn the next and final table of contents, we will summarize tips for successful government-subsidized learning and information on training allowances paid according to attendance rates.<\/p>\n

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                      Conclusion: Advice and Wrap-up for Successful Government-Subsidized Learning<\/h2>\n

                      So far, we have meticulously examined the eligibility targets for the National Tomorrow Learning Card, income criteria, exception regulations, and simple application methods tailored to the latest 2026 standards. Government subsidies, which might have seemed complicated at first, aren’t they much less difficult than you thought once you pick out the core points?
                      \nGovernment subsidies go beyond simply saving on tuition fees; they are the most certain and reliable national chance to upgrade your career to the next level and seize new opportunities. To ensure successful course completion and a solid wrap-up, we summarize practical tips that you should definitely remember last.<\/p>\n

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                      1. Make the Most of Training Allowances by Meeting Conditions<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                        Don’t miss out on the ‘training allowance’ benefit where cash is deposited into your bank account when you fulfill certain conditions, as well as tuition support.
                        \nTarget for payment: Participants in the National Employment Support System, job seekers taking training courses for a certain amount of time or more (usually 140 hours or more), etc.
                        \nCore condition: Payment is made only when an overall attendance rate of 80% or more is achieved. Be sure to thoroughly manage tardiness, early leave, and absences to claim your precious allowance.<\/p>\n

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                        1. Choosing the Training Course That Suits You (Carefully Checking Reviews)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                          When searching for courses on Employment24 (HRD-Net), don’t just look at tuition fees or distance, but be sure to compare vivid reviews from graduates, employment rates, and instructor ratings. You must choose a course that precisely matches your goals (such as acquiring a qualification or completing a practical portfolio) so you can finish the course to the end without dropping out midway.<\/p>\n

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                          1. Don’t Hesitate and Start Self-Diagnosis Right Now!<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                            Government support budgets and systems can be slightly reformed or their scope of support can change every year. Rather than procrastinating with “I’ll do it later when I have time,” we recommend doing a 3-minute card issuance self-diagnosis right now on the Employment24 homepage.
                            \nIf you check your qualifications in advance and get the card issued, you can join immediately without missing the timing when a course you want to take opens up.
                            \nWe hope you lower your cost burden and reliably enhance your capabilities through this opportunity, putting wonderful wings on your career! Thank you for reading.
                            \nIf you have any further questions, please feel free to leave a comment. We will come back with more useful information!<\/p>\n

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