# Brazilian state university student aid programs

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/brazilian-state-university-student-aid-programs
> Updated: 2026-07-29T17:14:10.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2.

In late July 2026 two Brazilian state universities announced financial assistance for vulnerable students. The Universidade do Estado de Mato Grosso (Unemat) opened applications for a housing‑aid grant of up to R$400 per month, alongside a R$300 food grant, targeting students who must relocate for on‑campus studies or live in rural areas without public transport. Eligibility requires enrollment, a family income ceiling of 1.5 minimum wages per person, and exclusion of those with formal employment or similar benefits. Selections will be announced on 11 September, with payments slated from September through December.

The following day, the Universidade do Estado do Amazonas (UEA) reported the start of disbursements for its extension and tutoring scholarships and a permanent‑stay assistance grant covering July. While the university did not disclose recipient numbers or total amounts, it indicated that the funds were released after administrative clearance with the state finance secretariat. Payments may be made up to the month’s end, and students were urged to verify their status via official channels. Together, these announcements illustrate a broader push by Brazilian state institutions to provide targeted financial support to low‑income students in 2026.

## Timeline

### 2026-07-29: University of the State of Amazonas Begins July Scholarship and Assistance Payments

UEA started July payments of scholarships and assistance for Amazonas students, after administrative clearance with SEFAZ‑AM; details on recipients and amounts were not provided.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/university-of-the-state-of-amazonas-begins-july-scholarship-and-assistance-payments

### 2026-07-28: Unemat Announces Student Housing Aid of up to R$400 per Month in Brazil

Unemat in Brazil offers 250 housing and 250 food scholarships of up to R$400 and R$300 monthly for low‑income students, with applications open until 14 August.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/unemat-announces-student-housing-aid-of-up-to-r400-per-month-in-brazil

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Cite as: Brazilian state university student aid programs. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/brazilian-state-university-student-aid-programs