Are University Students Who Join the National Team Eligible for Tuition Payment by the Club?
English Translation:
Legal Document Inquiry:Query from a University Student/ Athlete Regarding Tuition Fees and Responsibilities of Utilizing AgencyContext and Query:An athlete currently enrolled in a university program who joins the national team is inquiring if the club will cover their tuition fees. Additionally, they are seeking clarification on the responsibilities of the agency utilizing the athlete in ensuring their cultural and political education.Personal Inquiry:Dear Sir/Madam,I am currently studying at a university in Ho Chi Minh City. Recently, I was invited to join the national team to compete. Could you please advise if the club will cover my tuition fees in this case? I look forward to your guidance. Thank you.Best regards,Are university athletes covered by their club for tuition fees when joining the national team?
According to Article 5 of Decree 36/2019/ND-CP on ensuring cultural and political education:
Athletes currently studying at educational institutions, vocational education institutions who are called into the national sports team, provincial, centrally-administered city sports teams, or sector sports teams for training and competition shall have their tuition fees paid by the athlete-using agency according to the provisions of the law.
Athletes achieving excellent results in national or international sports competitions can be considered for exceptional graduation from lower secondary and upper secondary school if the competition time coincides with their training time abroad or participation in international sports competitions.
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Based on the current regulations, if you are a university student and participate in the national team, your tuition fees will be covered by the athlete-using agency according to the provisions of the law.
What are the responsibilities of the athlete-using agency in ensuring cultural and political education?
According to Clause 3, Article 5 of Decree 36/2019/ND-CP on the responsibilities of the athlete-using agency in ensuring cultural and political education:
- The athlete-using agency has the following responsibilities:
a) Organize supplementary cultural knowledge for high-achieving athletes after their participation in training and competition in domestic and international sports events; cover the related expenses for organizing supplementary cultural knowledge for athletes;
b) Regularly educate and disseminate information about the traditions of patriotism, national pride, and provide information on political, economic, and social situations domestically and globally, as well as inform about the sector's activities to coaches and athletes;
c) Encourage and create conditions for coaches and athletes to learn foreign languages, information technology, and participate in cultural, artistic, and social activities.
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