The High School Aid is a social program created through Law No. 14,818, of January 16, 2024, it offers an important financial incentive to all low-income high school students who attend public schools.
The Pé de Meia is the new benefit approved that promises to provide financial aid to high school students who belong to low-income families. The aid money will be deposited monthly for 3 years, For more information click the button below!
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How does receiving the Sock Money work?
CAIXA Federal is officially responsible for opening the account, therefore the savings account in which you will receive the monthly amounts will be managed by CAIXA itself, together with the collaboration of the Ministry of Education.
To better understand the payment dynamics, you can consult the official payment calendar. Below we will provide more information about the payment dynamics.
The main objective of the benefit is to encourage studies and completion of high school. Many teenagers end up dropping out of school due to financial difficulties. The aid amount is intended to prevent these young people from leaving school for informal work, allowing them to continue studying without having to face major financial problems along the way. The benefit also seeks to encourage registration for the ENEM, and for this reason the program pays an additional amount to those who complete the registration.
- Who can participate in the Sock Money?
The benefits of the Pé-de-Meia Program are intended directly for the neediest students who are enrolled in high school (EM) in public schools. In addition, it is necessary to meet some other requirements in order to enroll. Check the list of requirements for the aid program:
- Have (CPF) Individual Taxpayer Registry;
- Age between 14 and 24 years, in addition to regular enrollment in high school
- Study in public schools
- Participate in mandatory exams;
- Being a student and having family members enrolled in (CadÚnico) Single Registry for Federal Government Social Programs;
- Meet the 80% school attendance requirement;
- Complete the school year and pass;
- It is not necessary for the student to be registered with CadÚnico, it is enough that the student is part of a family that benefits from the Program. The Bolsa Família benefits will have priority in the order of preference for granting incentives.
It is important to highlight that the MEC will publish through an ordinance the list of criteria and updates necessary to participate in this program.
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Another benefit that the Ministry of Cities pointed out is related to the guidelines for economy and ecology, since the digital format saves excessive expenses on new printing, also reducing the amount of paper wasted. In other words, in addition to the benefits granted to citizens, it also provides a significant step towards sustainability.
- When will the benefit application be made available?
The app will be available from March 2024. In other words, it is now much easier to apply for the benefit and manage the receipt of the amounts. You will be able to enjoy this money without having to leave your home, everything will be available through your app, which can be easily downloaded to your cell phone. Check out the procedure and rules below to be able to receive it!
The Pé de Meia benefit is provided by all Brazilian states. The fact that it is a federal initiative makes eligibility possible for all regions of Brazil. In other words, the amounts paid will be the same, regardless of whether you live in the southeast, south, northeast, north or central-west. Making this program even more accessible and democratic.
Yes, beneficiaries who enroll in ENEM will be entitled to receive an even higher amount as a form of benefit and incentive to seek better living conditions through higher education. It is of great importance that society becomes aware and is encouraged to complete high school and start college.
- How to apply for the benefit
Participating in the Pé-de-Meia program is simple and easy. If you are a high school student or have a child enrolled in school, you can apply for the benefit without any difficulty. And the best part is that you just need to have a CPF and be enrolled in school by April of the respective year to start receiving the amounts!
And if your family is enrolled in the Bolsa Família Program, it will be even simpler. Check the MEC requirements and come participate in the Program that is helping thousands of students. CAIXA Federal will open a digital account to deposit the benefit during the period eligible for receipt. You will be able to access the amounts through the app. BOX Has.
In the case of students under 18 years of age, the participation of the Legal Guardian will be necessary to authorize the movement of money in the CAIXA Tem Application, through the configuration “Savings Program” and the option – “Allow access to a minor”. The procedure can also be carried out directly at a CAIXA branch if you wish to receive personal assistance.
See the step-by-step guide to applying and check the amounts of the Pé de Meia benefit! Have you ever imagined the advantages of receiving 4 digits of benefit during all years of high school?
