Accounting Info
Q. Why was I still charged the dorm fee for a whole month even though I checked out of the dormitory.
A. This is a technical issue set in our system. If you check out after the 11th of the month, the entire month’s rent is charged.
Then, the next month, you will be reimbursed the daily dormitory fee prorated for the number of days from the day after you check out to the end of the month.
Q. Why do I still have to pay the electricity and hot water charges even after I checked out of the dormitory?
A. This is because you are charged these fees based on your actual usage in the previous month while you were living in the dorm.
Q. The hot water charge is higher than I expected. I would like to know what is going with my hot water expense.
A. When you see a rapid increase in your hot water expense, it is recommended to confirm the issue with the Energy Center. They can check for leaks of water pipes or any troubles with the hot water supply system.
If you feel that the hot water is still tepid even when the faucet is at its maximum, please inform the Energy Center as soon as possible
Q. Is it possible for me to have a receipt for my electricity charge as a document for applying for a mobile phone or opening a bank account?
A. Of course, this is possible. Please notify us of which month’s receipt you need.
Q. What is the late fee specifically?
A. 1,000 yen will be added as a late fee for the previous month’s expenses, regardless of the original invoice amount, when you fail to make a payment until the day before the next month’s due date.
Q. I see that my bill shows a refund of my dorm fee, how and when will it be refunded?
A. When the refund amount exceeds the total of your other expenses, the refund will be deposited to your bank account on the day after the normal deduction day.
When the refund amount is less than the total of your other expenses, it will be deducted from that total.
The total amount shown on the invoice is the amount after this offsetting.
Q. Is there any choice other than cash payment for tuition fees or Monthly expenses ?
Unfortunately, we accept only cash at the Accounting counter.
Of course, we accept bank transfers to our Daishi Hokuetsu bank account.
Our bank account information can be found at the following link:
https://www.iuj.ac.jp/about-f/keiri/the_bank_Information.pdf
You may also use Flywire, which requires payment via a foreign credit card or remittance from a foreign bank for amounts over 5,000 yen.
Learn more details about Flywire at the following site.
Q. It seems that I am being charged for textbooks that I didn’t order.
A. Please contact OAA regarding the fee breakdown for textbooks.
Q. Is the dormitory maintenance fee a one-time charge, or monthly?
A. It is a one-time charge but you will be charged each time you move into the dorm, even when you move into the dorm after moving out once.
Q. Why is the electricity charge so expensive, even I do not use that much?
A. If you have an old fridge given to you by someone, it is very likely driving up your electricity charge.
Using a small electric heater in winter season may also drive up your electricity usage remarkably.
Q. Will the GSO fee be charged monthly?
A. No, you will be charged 1,500 yen per term. The charges will occur in November, February and May. This funding is used to support the various GSO activities on campus as well as special events, etc., including the International Festival.
Q. Who should I have write my recommendation letter?
A. The recommendation letter can be written by a professor or an immediate supervisor from your workplace.
Q. Is IUJ able to deduct my monthly expenses from other than Daishi Hokuetsu Bank ?
A. Unfortunately, due to our banking system, this is not possible.
Q. What should I do when I forget my PIN number for the bank account or when my cash card does not work at the ATM machine?
A. You need to visit the Yamato branch of Daishi Hokuetsu Bank to go through the procedure for resetting your pin number or getting cash card reissued.
Q. How can I remit money to overseas or to a domestic bank account?
A. When you remit to overseas, you need to follow a procedure at the bank counter.
When transferring money to a domestic bank account using the ATM machine,
we strongly recommend to asking the bank staff for help.
Q. Why am I asked to pay the monthly expenses in cash?
A. We request those whose total expenses are less than 1,000 yen and those
whose direct debit was unsuccessful on the 25th, to pay in cash.