Candidates With an Income of Up to 3 Minimum Wages Can Compete; Half of the Spots Are Destined for Low-Income Students.
The Ministry of Education (MEC) opened on Tuesday (04/22) registrations for remaining seats in FIES 2025. Interested parties have until April 29 to register. Check the requirements, reserved spots, and dates of the process.
Who Can Register? See the Requirements for FIES 2025
To compete for the remaining FIES spots, it is necessary:
- Have taken the ENEM in any edition since 2010;
- Obtain a minimum score of 450 points on the tests;
- Not have received a zero on the essay;
- Have a gross monthly family income per capita of up to 3 minimum wages;
- Not have participated in the ENEM as a ‘trainee’.
Half of the Spots Are for Low-Income Students Registered in CadÚnico
50% of the spots are reserved for candidates with a family income per capita of up to half a minimum wage and registered in the Cadastro Único (CadÚnico). This is one of the rules of the Social FIES, which prioritizes students in economic vulnerability.
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How the Reservation of Spots for PCDs and Ethnic Minorities Works
FIES reserves spots for:
- Black, brown, indigenous, and quilombola individuals: Percentage according to the population proportion of the state (based on IBGE census);
- People with disabilities (PCDs): It is mandatory to present medical report with CID to prove the condition.
Important Dates: Results, Validation, and Deadlines
- 04/29: Final deadline for registrations on the FIES Portal;
- 05/06: Announcement of the results;
- 05/07 and 05/08: Selected candidates must attend the CPSA of the institution to validate information.
Step by Step to Secure Funding
- Access the Unified Higher Education Portal;
- Fill in the information and select the desired spot;
- After approval, validate documents at CPSA within the deadline.
The remaining spots in FIES are an opportunity for those seeking to finance their undergraduate studies in private institutions. Stay attentive to the deadlines and requirements to secure your spot!

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