Impacto do programa caminhos da universidade no orçamento familiar dos discentes da UFAL de Santana do Ipanema -AL

Abstract

In Brazil, more than 50% of Federal University students use public transportation as the main means of commuting to their classes. This scenario is unfavorable for students with low Family income, being a limiting factor. Public and student policies are strong allies for reducing this wage inequality. In the city of Palmeira dos Índios - AL, the Caminhos para a Universidade Program is offered, enabling students enrolled in Higher Education Institutions in other cities to travel daily free of charge. This study aimed to analyze the impact of the program on the family budget of registered students. The methodology of this study is characterized as descriptive, as it provides a detailed analysis in relation to the topic addressed in the research, questionnaires were applied with the target audience of the beneficiaries and program managers. Responses were collected from 71 students registered in the program and enrolled in the Accounting and Economic Sciences courses at the Federal University of Alagoas – UFAL located in Santana do Ipanema. It was evidenced that the Public Transport Program of the municipality of Palmeira dos Índios, has a positive impact for its beneficiaries, according to the families' income and the available resources, it would not be possible to fund public transportation, generating 100% drop-out of these students.