In the announcement published last Wednesday (04), the Ministry of Education (MEC) extended to May 26 the date for calling candidates on the FIES waiting list. For this selection process, the deadline would be until May 4th, but it received an extension so that more vacancies could be occupied. In addition, in this edition, there will not be a process for occupying remaining vacancies as in the others.
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According to the announcement, more than 66,555 opportunities will be made available in the first half of 2022.
How does FIES work?
Basically, the Student Financing Fund (FIES) opens enrollment at the beginning of each academic semester for candidates who wish to apply for a contract. To those selected, the Federal Government provides assistance in defraying the monthly fees of the course until its completion. Then, after graduation, the beneficiary must return the financed amount through monthly installments.
In addition, to participate in the selection process, you must meet certain criteria, such as:
- Performance of at least 450 points in the average of the tests and grades above zero in the writing of any edition of the Enem from 2010;
- Gross family income of a maximum of 3 minimum wages per person per month.
Does FIES accept all courses?
Financing is directed to face-to-face courses with a score greater than or equal to 3 in the National Higher Education Assessment System (SINAES) of institutions that are part of the program. As a result, candidates can follow the list of available courses and vacancies in each edition through the FIES website.
Who can join the waitlist?
All candidates who were not approved in the first funding call automatically compete for a vacancy on the waiting list. In addition, some questions are considered to determine which students have priority:
- Candidates who have completed higher education and have never been linked to funding.
- Applicants who have not completed higher education, but have already benefited from student finance.
- Applicants who have already completed higher education and have not benefited from Student Financing.