High school students enrolled in the public network will be able to check whether they are included in the Nestlé Program of the Ministry of Education (MEC), starting this Wednesday (20).
The program works as a type of savings account for high school students. The query can be made through the Student Journey app. See how to download here.
For those who are not currently among the beneficiaries of Pé-de-Meia, the MEC warns that the list is not definitive, because the information is being updated by municipal, state and Federal District education networks.
Students can follow the status update on the Student Journey app, as the MEC consolidates the information sent by the Education departments.
The MEC's virtual platform will also present guidance on high school student savings, as well as the installment payment schedule.
According to the schedule, the MEC will pay the Enrollment Incentive for the Pé-de-Meia program, in the amount of R$200, between March 26th and April 3rd, depending on the students' month of birth.
The amount will be deposited into digital accounts automatically opened by Caixa Econômica Federal, in the names of the students themselves.
Savings
The Pé-de-Meia program is a financial-educational incentive, paid in the form of savings, to students enrolled in public secondary education. The policy provides for the payment of annual incentives of up to R$3,000 per beneficiary (as shown below). At the end of the teaching stage, over the three years, the value can reach R$9,200 for each student. It was created in January this year by Law 14,818/2024.
How does the program work?
- Upon registration at the beginning of each academic year students will receive, in single installments, the amount of R$200;
- Posteriorly, 27 monthly installments of R$200 will be paid as long as students have 80% class attendance ;
- After completion of each year of high school there will be a bonus of R$1,000, also paid in a single installment;
- In addition, 3rd year high school students will receive R$200 for participating in the National High School Exam (Enem) .
*With information from Agência Brasil
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