International Students

Until 2022, PAPFE, the Program for Support of Student Retention consisted of various aids (retention, meals, books, transportation) that were requested separately, with different periods of validity, making management difficult. The aids have been unified. Starting in 2023, the modalities are as follows: a grant of R$ 800 plus free access to university restaurants for those who do not use student housing; for those living in student housing on different campuses, they receive R$ 300 and free access to the restaurants.

Furthermore, previously, the maximum duration for the aids was 24 months. From now on, the aid will be granted for the expected duration of the course, considering the time required for conclusion. Additionally, every student granted the Retention Aid is guaranteed free access to university restaurants, eliminating the need for meal assistance.

As part of the reformulation of PAPFE, a differentiation between aids and scholarships was also made. Students with aids will be eligible for scholarships to enhance their academic training, such as the Unified Scholarship Program, known as PUB, for scientific initiation. This way, students with greater socioeconomic vulnerability will not miss out on opportunities to invest in their academic development.

Finally, the process of change – approved by the Council for Inclusion and Belonging and consolidated in Resolution No. 8360 of December 22, 2022, and in GR Order No. 7862 of December 22, 2022 – involved participatory stages, including a public hearing held on November 30, 2022. The New PAPFE is implemented.