The Japanese Private School Promotion and Mutual Aid Corporation announced on October 20 that it will not provide any financial grants to Tokyo Women's Medical University for the current fiscal year, echoing last year's decision. This decision comes amidst ongoing concerns about financial transparency relating to the university's alumni association. The regulations that stipulate no grants the year following a cut led to this year's outcome continuing the trend of reduced financial support for the institution. Historically, this pattern has created financial instability for the university, which must now find alternative funding sources to maintain its operations.

In contrast, Nihon University, which had suffered from consecutive years without grant allocation due to scandals involving its American football team and issues related to drug use, received a 75% reduction in funding instead of a complete cut. This adjustment has been attributed to perceived improvements in the university's governance structures and operational practices, demonstrating a gradual recovery in the institution's management. Despite the reduction, this decision marks a pivotal step towards rebuilding the university's reputation and financial stability, underscoring how reformative measures can yield tangible results.

Additional reductions were also noted among other institutions, with several universities experiencing similar penalties as a result of governance problems. Institutions such as Nagoya Aoi University and Wakayama Rehabilitation University experienced 50% cuts, while others faced smaller reductions indicating that while issues persist, there are efforts to address governance concerns across educational institutions in Japan. This trend highlights the growing importance of accountability and transparency in the management of private educational organizations and may signal stricter oversight by the authorities moving forward.