Pé-de-Meia Program: A Safer Future for Young People in Vulnerable Situations

Opportunity and hope: these are the words that define the Nest Egg Program, an innovative initiative by the Federal Government that aims to transform the lives of millions of young people in situations of social vulnerability. 

Through financial and educational incentives, the program opens up a range of possibilities for the future of those most in need, promoting social inclusion and the construction of a more just and egalitarian country.

Read the text and see how it works! 

What is the Nest Egg Program?

Launched in 2024, the program offers an annual financial contribution of up to R$1,000 for public high school students with a per capita family income of up to half the minimum wage. 

The amount is deposited into a social savings account, in a secure and transparent manner, and can be used for various purposes, such as:

• School supplies and uniforms: ensuring that young people have access to the resources they need for learning.
• Transportation assistance: facilitate travel to school and prevent school dropouts.
• Extracurricular courses: expanding opportunities for personal and professional development.
• Food: ensuring food security and contributing to the well-being of young people.
• Other basic needs: provide decent living conditions and full development.

Who can participate in the program?

To access the benefit, students must meet the following criteria:

• Be regularly enrolled in public high school;
• Be between 14 and 24 years old;
• Have a per capita family income of up to half the minimum wage;
• Be registered in Single Registry (CadÚnico).

How to sign up for the Nest Egg Program?

State networks will be responsible for capture and report student data to the Ministry (personal, academic and necessary to open accounts).

The MEC will filter eligible students and send the payrolls to the Federal Savings Bank, who will open the accounts and make payments and manage savings.

Go to your school's office and see if they have already registered for the program, as student registration has a deadline. 

The positive impact of the program

THE Nest Egg Program It goes beyond a financial incentive. It represents an investment in the country's future, with the potential to generate positive impacts on the lives of young people and society as a whole:

• Reduction of school dropouts: By ensuring resources for school supplies and transportation, the program helps keep young people in school, increasing their chances of completing high school.
• Better academic performance: With less concern for basic needs, young people can focus better on their studies, improving their academic performance.
• Social inclusion and combating poverty: The program contributes to social inclusion and the fight against poverty, providing development opportunities for young people in vulnerable situations.
• Economic growth: The professional qualification of young people benefiting from the program has a positive impact on the country's economy, generating new job and income opportunities.

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Values of the Nest Egg Program

The Nest Egg Program offers an annual financial incentive of up to R$ 3,000 for public high school students in situations of social vulnerability. 

The total amount is divided into different categories as detailed below:

1. Enrollment Incentive (R$ 200)

• Objective: Encourage enrollment and retention in school.
• Payment: Only once, at the time of registration.

2. Attendance Incentive (R$ 1,800)

• Objective: Encourage regular attendance at classes.
• Payment: 9 installments of R$ 200, provided the student has a minimum attendance of 75%.

3. Completion Incentive (R$ 1,000)

• Objective: Encourage completion of high school.
• Payment: Only once, at the end of the school year, upon passing all subjects.

4. Enem Bonus (R$ 200)

• Objective: Encourage participation in the National High School Exam (Enem).
• Payment: One time only, upon participation in Enem.

Important notes:

• The maximum amount a student can receive per year is R$ 3,000.
• Amounts deposited into social savings accounts are adjusted by the Reference Rate (TR).
• The student can withdraw the amounts after completing high school or upon turning 24.
• In the event of school dropout, the student may have to return the amounts received.

Considering that high school lasts three years, the total amount transferred by Nest Egg Program can reach R$9,200.00.

A promising future for Brazilian youth

The Pé de Meia Program is a milestone in the history of Brazilian education. By offering financial support and development opportunities to vulnerable young people, the program paves the way for a more prosperous and fair future for our country's youth.

Together, we can build a better future for everyone!

For more information about the Pé-de-Meia Program, visit:

• Federal Government Website: https://www.gov.br/mec/pt-br/pe-de-meia
• Ministry of Education: http://portal.mec.gov.br/
• Federal Savings Bank: https://www.caixa.gov.br/