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Beneficiaries of the FIES must remain vigilant in the coming months, as the program foresees the announcement of a relevant and expected renewal.
THE FIES, dedicated to financing higher education courses, has attracted attention due to its fight against a high level of default.
The problem of default is serious, as people in this situation together have a debt that exceeds the surprising amount of R$11 million.
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Thus, reaching this figure is something extraordinary, causing great concern at the Federal Government level.
However, solutions to this dilemma are soon to come, as plans are underway to introduce strategies to help beneficiaries in this difficult situation.
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In order to combat this challenge, it is anticipated that specific actions will soon be revealed. They are set to support those currently dealing with the financial burdens of FIES.
These actions have the potential to not only lessen the burden on defaulters, but also to reinforce faith in the program.
Therefore, as this new proposal takes shape in the coming months, it is anticipated that it will not only reduce financial obstacles for participants, but also enhance the program for future generations.
Renegotiation of Student Financing Fund (FIES) debts
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The first innovation proposed for the Student Financing Fund (FIES) refers to the redefinition of financial liabilities within this educational aid.
In a press conference, the minister highlighted the urgency of synchronizing the FIES Social with other departments, such as the Ministry of Finance, seeking more unified action.
All program participants with outstanding payments will be able to benefit from this renegotiation.
Recently, the Ministry of Education sought the support of the INSS and the Federal Revenue Service to track students in debt, demonstrating the Government's attention to the situation of these beneficiaries.
FIES Social
Additionally, according to the Minister of Education, Camilo Santana, the program has deviated from its social essence, becoming mainly an economic instrument. To return to its original purpose, adjustments will soon be necessary.
In this context, the FIES will adopt a total financing strategy, fully covering the costs of university courses.
The current reality highlights the challenge students face in ensuring payment of their tuition fees, limiting their access to higher education.
So finding alternatives is crucial, requiring a more global approach.
Last year's expansion, which increased the maximum amounts that can be financed, represented an encouraging step, taking into account the challenges faced by many students, especially those on courses such as medicine.
Currently, the funding ceiling for a semester of medicine is R$ 52,805.66, while for other degrees, the amount is R$ 42,983.70 per period.
“We are about to present a FIES Social reformulated, which, for example, will ensure financing of 100% of the course. It will also be guaranteed that only those who take the ENEM will have access to Fies. These are points that we are reviewing”, stated Santana.
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It is essential to emphasize that the family income limit set at three minimum wages per individual must remain constant in the suggested changes.
So, the FIES will continue to focus primarily on low-income students, who face greater financial barriers to accessing higher education.
A key point of this new format is how it will deal with the interest applied.
The interest rate approach needs to be tailored to benefit students from families with lower monthly incomes. This will result in greater equality in educational access.
The introduction of a zero interest rate for the most deprived segments is a commendable initiative, as it will ensure that education funding is genuinely equitable and fair.
