The Ministry of Education began on Monday (28) to deposit the fifth installment of 2025 of the Pé-Degena Program. The benefit, in the amount of R $ 200, is intended for public high school students who maintained a minimum presence of 80% in classes and are enrolled in the Single Registry for Social Programs (CadÚnico). Payment follows staggered calendar, according to the month of birth of students, and will be held until August 4.
The values are automatically credited to Digital Accounts of Caixa Econômica Federal, opened on behalf of the students themselves. For adult students, the movement of resources can be done directly by the CAIXA TEM application. Minors, on the other hand, need authorization from a legal guardian, who can be granted by the same application or in person at a Caixa agency.
The Pé-Degena Program, instituted by Law No. 14,818/2024, is an initiative of the federal government focused on the permanence and school completion of low-income students enrolled in public high school. The proposal is to provide monthly financial incentives as a way to combat dropout and reduce educational inequalities.
Monthly payments of R $ 200 are made in nine installments throughout the year, provided that the student meets the attendance requirements. In addition, there are other benefits, such as the annual payment of R $ 200 for enrollment, a bonus of R $ 1,000 for approval at the end of the year and another R $ 200 for students who have the National High School Exam (Enem) in the 3rd year. In total, the program can guarantee up to R $ 9,200 per student during the three years of high school.
Payment consultation can be made in the Caixa application has, in the application social benefits or the student’s journey, MEC. The students contemplated do not need to make any additional registration, as the inclusion in the program is made automatically for those who meet all the criteria required.
