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Brazil's MEC opens Fies 2026/2 process for remaining student vacancies
The Brazilian Ministry of Education (MEC) has released the official schedule and rules for the Fies 2026/2 selection process regarding remaining vacancies for the second semester of 2026.
Higher education institutions interested in offering these vacancies can formalize their adherence from October 1 to October 7. Participating institutions must offer a minimum of six vacancies per course, shift, and location. They are also required to have a valid adherence to the Fies Guarantee Fund (FG-Fies).
For students, free registration will take place between October 26 and November 3 via the Portal Acesso Único. Eligible candidates must have participated in the Enem from 2010 onwards, achieving a minimum average of 450 points across the five tests and a score above zero on the essay. Additionally, applicants must demonstrate a gross monthly per capita family income of up to three minimum wages. The results for the single call are expected to be released on November 16.
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Brazil · ENEM · Fies · Fundo de Financiamento Estudantil · Ministry of Education · Ministério da Educação · Secretaria de Educação Superior
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- [● 2 SOURCES] The single call result for Fies is scheduled for release on November 16. minutomt.com.br · leiagora.com.br
- [● 2 SOURCES] Student registration for Fies remaining vacancies will take place from October 26 to November 3. minutomt.com.br · leiagora.com.br
- [● 2 SOURCES] Higher education institutions can formalize their adherence from October 1 to October 7. minutomt.com.br · leiagora.com.br
- [● 2 SOURCES] The Ministry of Education published Notice No. 76/2026 regarding Fies remaining vacancies. minutomt.com.br · leiagora.com.br
- [● 2 SOURCES] Candidates must demonstrate a gross monthly per capita family income of up to three minimum wages. minutomt.com.br · leiagora.com.br
- [● 2 SOURCES] Eligible candidates must have participated in Enem from 2010 onwards with an average score of at least 450 points. minutomt.com.br · leiagora.com.br