Pé de Meia Program: learn about savings for high school teenagers

How does the Federal Government’s Pé de Meia program work?

Completing high school is an extremely important step towards ensuring a better future.

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However, it is known that in Brazil many students interrupt their studies early, as the need to work to contribute to the family income knocks on the door.

Thinking about this reality, the Federal Government created the Pé de Meia Program, which aims to provide financial incentives to students enrolled in secondary education in public schools.

These incentives are cumulative, and consider criteria such as:

Registration – R$ 200.00;
Frequency – 9 installments of R$ 200.00 (totaling R$ 1,800.00 per year);
Conclusion of the school year – R$ 1,000.00 per year;
AND EITHER – R$ 200.00 for 3rd year EM students

Each of these criteria pays specific amounts, which are described above, and are paid as follows:

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To receive all the amounts it is necessary to meet the requirements, which we will see below.

What are the requirements to receive?

To participate in the Pé de Meia Program, the basic requirements are as follows:

Be between 14 and 24 years old and enrolled in public high school;
Family with updated registration in CadÚnico.

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However, just participating in the program does not guarantee receiving all the amounts, as it is necessary to meet the requirements of each criterion, which are:

Registration: be enrolled in high school at a public school.

Frequency: Attendance installments are paid monthly, therefore, you must reach at least 80% in frequency per month to receive it.

So, if you exceed the absence limit in a month, you will not receive the installment for this period and must wait for the next one.

Savings: The savings portion is paid annually, and to receive it you must be approved for the academic year.

AND EITHER: The ENEM portion is only intended for students in the 3rd year of high school who have passed the academic year.

Find out how to register with CadÚnico

Do I need to register to participate in the program?

To participate in the Pé de Meia program, it is not necessary to complete any specific registration, in addition to enrolling at the school and CadÚnico.

This is because the selection of participating students takes place using the CadÚnico database, which identifies those who meet the basic requirements.

In this first phase, priority will be given to students from Bolsa Família beneficiary families.

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After the explanations, there may still be some doubts about Pé de Meia, which is why we have gathered additional information below. Check out:

Does anyone who does EJA have the right?

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EJA (Education for Young People and Adults) is a type of education in the public network that is aimed at students who were unable to attend high school at a regular age.
And, as a rule, these students are entitled, as long as they meet the age criteria (14 to 24 years old) and income (CadÚnico).

Can students from all income groups participate in Pé de Meia?

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No. To participate in the program you must meet the income criteria stipulated by CadÚnico.
This is because the idea is to help create savings for students, so that they do not leave high school empty-handed.

What are the criteria for termination/loss of benefit?

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The requirements for earning Nest Egg are simple, but maintaining it requires some practice and a lot of responsibility.
This is because some items can cause the program to shut down, such as:
– Request for dismissal from the interested party;
– Failure for 2 consecutive years;
– Death;
– Evasion or dropout from school;
– Loss of eligibility requirements from one year to the next: leaving public school; be over 24 years old; become part of a single-person family, etc.
– Proof of fraud or irregularity.

After termination, is it possible to receive the benefit again?

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It depends. If the dismissal occurred due to a change in eligibility requirements, it is possible to receive payment again, as long as they are met again.
However, if the reason for termination is due to fraud or irregularity, this is irreversible and it is not possible to receive payment again, even if the program requirements are met.

How to withdraw savings after completing high school?

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You can withdraw the amounts received through the account automatically opened in the student's name.
However, it is important to say that only the values referring to the registration It is frequency can be removed immediately.
This is because the values of savings It is And either are released only after the issuance of the High School completion certificate.

When does the Pé de Meia program start operating?

The program is expected to begin operating soon, in March 2024Therefore, it is important to rush to meet the requirements.

Therefore, enroll in school as soon as possible, and try to ensure that your family's Single Registry is updated.

If selected, you will receive information about receipt and main rules, so keep an eye on your correspondence and contact details!

How to join?

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