Pé-de-Meia: Who Qualifies and What You Get
Learn how low-income high school students in Brazil can receive monthly financial incentives to support their studies and school attendance.
Pé-de-Meia is a financial incentive program designed to help students stay in school and complete their high school education.
Who it's for
This program is specifically designed for students who are currently enrolled in public high schools across Brazil. To qualify, students must belong to low-income families. The program aims to provide extra support to those who need it most to ensure they can continue their studies without financial hardship.
What you get
Eligible students receive a monthly financial incentive. This regular payment is intended to act as a support mechanism, helping to reduce the financial barriers that often prevent students from staying in the classroom. By providing this monthly support, the program encourages students to remain focused on their education throughout the school year.
What it costs you
There are no direct fees to participate in this scheme, but there are requirements you must meet to remain eligible. You are required to maintain consistent school attendance to prove you are actively participating in your classes. Additionally, you must pass your school year to ensure the incentive is supporting successful academic progress.
The catch to know
One important detail to understand is how you receive your funds. The money is not provided as immediate cash in hand. Instead, the funds are deposited into a savings account that is automatically created for you by Caixa. You will need to manage this account to access your monthly incentives.
How to apply
- Confirm that you are enrolled as a student in a public high school.
- Verify that your family's income level meets the official low-income criteria.
- Maintain the required school attendance and pass your academic year to ensure continued payments.
- Monitor your savings account at Caixa to track your monthly deposits.