Dilma: Sisu is fundamental to expanding access to education.
"We know that education is the main instrument for reducing inequalities and building a fairer and more developed country," the president highlighted this Monday; according to her, in this first semester, Sisu offers more than 129 places in 3.752 courses at 101 public universities and federal education institutes.
Paula Laboissière
Reporter from Agência Brasil
Brasilia - President Dilma Rousseff said this Monday, the 14th, that the Unified Selection System (Sisu) has been fundamental in expanding and democratizing access to higher education for young people. In her weekly program, "Coffee with the President," she reminded viewers that the Quota Law will already be in effect for this year's selection process. The first Sisu results can be consulted.
According to Dilma, in this first semester, Sisu offers more than 129 places in 3.752 courses at 101 public universities and federal institutes of education. With quotas, 43 universities and 40 federal institutes have reserved at least 12,5% of their places for students from public schools, low-income students, black and indigenous students.
"Starting in the first semester of the course, we will pay a scholarship of R$ 400 to quota students with a family income of up to one and a half minimum wages per person and a work schedule equal to or greater than five hours per day. This scholarship will be renewed according to the student's performance in the course. If they dedicate themselves and achieve good results, they will receive this government support throughout the course."
The president also highlighted that the University for All Program (ProUni) contributes to access to higher education for underprivileged students. According to her, 1,1 million young people have already received a scholarship to study at a private university.
Applications for the benefit in 2013 begin next Thursday (17). All students who completed high school in public schools and whose family income is up to three minimum wages per person can apply, provided they have taken part in the National High School Exam (Enem).
"You see, the ENEM score is valid for SISU, ProUni, and the entrance exams of many public universities. It's also valid for the Science Without Borders program," he said. "We know that education is the main instrument for reducing inequalities and building a fairer and more developed country. That's why we will increasingly ensure that young people have access to university."