Internet Brazil: Government Incentive for Students

Established by the Ministry of Communications in cooperation with the Ministry of Education, state support for the program appears Internet Brazil.

It aims to ensure greater virtual inclusion for students enrolled in public schools across the country.

Fostering Virtual Education

The proposal aims to amplify the access of public school students to cyberspace.

Making essential digital resources for excellent instruction in the contemporary era more available.

The National Education and Research Network (RNP) has been a robust ally in this endeavor.

Connectivity Access

To achieve this aim, the program encompasses the distribution of cards and data packages.

Ensuring access to the global computer network for students at public educational institutions.

As long as their families are registered in the Single Registry (CadÚnico).

Program Phases

The implementation of the program will be gradual.

Starting in primary and secondary schools already integrated into the Connected Northeast Program.

The benefiting locations initially include Caicó/RN, Campina Grande/PB, Caruaru/PE, Juazeiro/BA, Mossoró/RN, Petrolina/PE.

In addition to several municipalities in Minas Gerais: Araguari, Conceição das Alagoas, Nova Serrana, Prata, Uberaba and Uberlândia.

Grant Details

O Internet Brazil The aim is to guarantee free access to the network for students.

Making it possible for schools to provide more comprehensive instruction.

With simplified access to teaching resources and the exploration of new teaching methodologies.

Participation Process

It is necessary for schools and Education Departments to join the program.

Thus, students can benefit from the government aid.

Following all stipulated membership procedures.

The school selection criteria are defined by the Education Departments.

Schools, in turn, must:

– Sign up through the Direct Money at School Program (PDDE);
– Establish distribution criteria among students;
– Designate beneficiaries who meet the program criteria;
– Manage all changes that may affect students’ receipt of the benefit.

To participate, students need to:

– Study in the public education network;
– Be enrolled in primary education from the third year onwards or in secondary education;
– Do not have a card for other government policies;
– Express interest to the school in joining the program;
– Sign a term of commitment;
– Be registered with the Federal Government’s Social Programs (CadÚnico);
– Have access to a mobile device.

Adaptive Card

Participants in the Internet Brasil program will receive a versatile and neutral card.

Which will grant access to the internet, in addition to the possibility of changing operator.

Without the need to change this chip.

With Auxílio Internet Brasil, the government shows its commitment to boosting digital inclusion.

Ensuring that no student is left on the sidelines in the increasingly interconnected world we live in.