University in Rio Grande do Norte ordered to compensate student

A private university in Rio Grande do Norte has been ordered to compensate a Veterinary Medicine student after unilaterally suspending a 70% scholarship and increasing re-enrollment fees without prior notice.

The student, who began studies in 2023, faced unexpected costs that rose from R$ 957.60 to over R$ 2,600 by July 2025. The lack of communication and financial strain prevented the student from enrolling in a semester, delaying their academic progress.

A judge from the 7th Special Civil Court of Natal ruled that the institution must refund R$ 5,437.14 and pay R$ 3,000 in moral damages.