Government Educational Programs: what are the options?

Did you know that there are several Government Educational Programs? With them, you have the chance to earn the diploma you dream of. Discover the main ones below Government educational programs and how each of them works!

What are the Government's Educational Programs?

The programs created by the Federal Government aim to improve access to education, in addition to guaranteeing the quality of teaching and promoting the formation of essential skills for the job market. 

Discover a list of the main options, as well as other relevant information about program options.

University for All Program (ProUni)

ProUni is a program from the Ministry of Education (MEC) that offers scholarships at private higher education institutions for low-income students. 

Interested parties must have taken the National High School Exam (Enem) and obtained a minimum grade to qualify. 

Scholarships can be full or partial, covering part of the monthly fees. ProUni is an excellent opportunity for anyone who wants to enroll in a higher education course.

Student Financing Fund (FIES)

FIES is another important program that aims to facilitate access to higher education. Unlike ProUni, FIES offers financing for undergraduate studies at private institutions, with easier payment conditions. 

The student pays the monthly fees during the course and begins to pay off the financing after completing the degree. 

Interest rates are reduced and the payment period is extended, making this a viable alternative for those who need longer financial support.

Languages without Borders Program (IsF)

The IsF is an initiative that aims to promote the internationalization of Brazilian higher education, offering free language courses for students, teachers and employees of higher education institutions. 

The program covers languages such as English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Mandarin and Portuguese for foreigners. 

This language training is essential to prepare participants for exchanges, internships and international cooperation.

SiSU

The Unified Selection System (SiSU) is an initiative of the Ministry of Education (MEC) that aims to democratize and facilitate access to public higher education in Brazil. 

Through SiSU, public higher education institutions make their vacancies available to candidates who participated in the National Secondary Education Examination (ENEM). 

This unified system allows students to compete for places at various federal and state universities and federal institutes of education, science and technology, using the grade obtained in the ENEM as a classification criterion.

Youth and Adult Education (EJA)

EJA is a program aimed at those who did not have the opportunity to complete their studies at the appropriate age. 

It offers primary and secondary education courses in face-to-face and distance learning formats. 

The objective is to provide a second chance at training, facilitating access to the job market and higher education.

Pronatec

Pronatec is an initiative that seeks to expand technical and professional training opportunities. It offers free courses in various areas, with the aim of qualifying the workforce and facilitating their entry into the job market. 

Courses are offered through partner institutions and cover areas such as health, technology, commerce and industry. 

Pronatec is ideal for those who want to acquire new skills or requalify themselves for new professional opportunities.

Government educational programs are a powerful tool for democratizing access to education and promoting the formation of a qualified workforce. 

From basic education to postgraduate studies, these initiatives seek to support students and professionals at each stage of the process.

Written by

Juliana Raquek