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Financial Incentive for Public High School Students
The Pé-de-Meia Program was created to help high school students in public schools to stay in school and complete it successfully.
The initiative also encourages students to participate in national and state educational exams, promoting greater engagement in the academic environment.
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With a financial incentive deposited directly into students’ accounts, the program aims to reduce school dropout rates and ensure that more young people have access to quality education.
Baixar no Google Play Caixa Econômica Federal (CAIXA) is the financial institution responsible for opening accounts and transferring benefits, as indicated by the Ministry of Education (MEC).
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Who Can Participate in the Pé-de-Meia Program?
To be considered for the program, the student must meet some requirements:
- Be regularly enrolled in public high school;
- Be between 14 and 24 years old in the case of regular education or between 19 and 24 years old for students in Youth and Adult Education (EJA);
- Be a member of a family registered in the Single Registry for Social Programs of the Federal Government (CadÚnico), with a per capita income of up to half the minimum wage;
- Have an active Individual Taxpayer Registry (CPF);
- Maintain a school attendance rate of at least 80% per month.
How to Participate?
Students do not need to register to receive the incentive. They just need to meet the established criteria and be enrolled in a public school by April 2024. The selection is made by the MEC, which forwards the list of beneficiaries to CAIXA.
Account Opening and Access
- The digital account is automatically opened by CAIXA in the student’s name and can be accessed via the CAIXA Tem App;
- If the student already has an active CAIXA Tem account, the payment will be made directly to this account, as long as it is a Digital Social Savings or CAIXA Tem Savings account.
Authorization for Minors under 18 Years of Age
- The legal guardian must authorize the student’s access through the CAIXA Tem App, in the option “Pé-de-Meia Program” → “Allow access to a minor”.
- If the guardian is the father or mother, it will be necessary to upload the student’s ID to the app.
- If the legal guardian is not the father or mother, the authorization must be done in person at a CAIXA branch.
Incentive Values
The Pé-de-Meia Program offers students different types of payments throughout high school:
1.Enrollment Incentive
- Amount: R$200.00 (single annual installment)
- Paid at the beginning of the school year to guarantee continued school attendance.
2.Incentive Frequency
- Amount: R$1,800.00 per year, divided into nine installments of R$200.00.
- In 2025, exceptionally, eight installments will be paid.
3. Incentive Conclusion
- Amount: R$1,000.00 at the end of each school year.
- The amount is retained and can only be withdrawn after high school is completed.
- At the end of the three years, the student can withdraw a total of R$3,000.00.
4. ENEM incentive
- Value: R$200.00 (single installment)
- Paid to encourage participation in the National High School Exam (ENEM).
How to Withdraw the Benefit?
Payments are made exclusively by CAIXA to the following accounts:
- Digital Social Savings Account
- CAIXA Tem Savings
Students can transfer money through the CAIXA Tem App, withdraw money from ATMs, lottery outlets and CAIXA Aqui correspondents, using digital withdrawals with tokens and cards.
Payment Calendar 2024
1. Incentive for Completion and ENEM
| Birthday Month | Payment Date | Year | Value Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| January to June | 25/02/2025 | 3º | Available for withdrawal |
| July to December | 26/02/2025 | 3º | Available for withdrawal |
| Every month | 27/02/2025 | 1º e 2º | Only after completion |
2. Enrollment Incentive
| Group | Period |
| Bolsa Família beneficiaries until January 2024 | 26/03 a 07/04 |
| Registered with CadÚnico until June 15, 2024 | 26/08 a 02/09 |
| EJA students registered with CadÚnico | 30/09 a 07/10 |
Where to Find Information?
Students can obtain more details about the Pé-de-Meia Program through the following channels:
- Citizen Portal: Portal Cidadão
- Student Journey App (available on the Play Store and Apple Store)
- MEC Telephone Number: 0800 616161
Conclusão
The Pé-de-Meia Program represents a significant advance in Brazilian education, encouraging young people to remain in high school and providing better conditions for their academic and professional development.
In addition to offering direct financial support to students, the initiative also helps reduce school dropout rates and ensure that more young people have a promising future. If you meet the requirements, be sure to follow the calendars and secure your benefit!
