These grants are directed to students who are considered, after examining the situation of the household, economically disadvantaged. They are assigned by the General Directorate of Higher Education - Ministry of Science, Technology and Higher Education. The applications obey to specific rules and period and are made directly by the candidates at a national digital platform. For more information students should consult the School Integration and Social Action Service.
It was established, at national level, merit scholarships for students with remarkable academic achievement, regardless of their income. The attribution of these grants is made by CESPU through the student’s secretariat services and by the guardianship ministry, in accordance with specific regulations.
Erasmus grants are intended to assist with additional costs of mobility, i.e., travel and subsistence expenses (accommodation and meals). The fellowships are awarded considering the country of destination and the mobility period duration, through a guiding proposal provided by the National Agency for the Management of Life Long Learning Programme in Portugal (AN PROALV). The Erasmus students sent by CESPU who present socio-economic difficulties and/or special needs can also have access to additional Erasmus scholarships, to ensure that all students have access to the Erasmus program. For more information students should consult the International Relations – Erasmus Service.
According to Portuguese legislation, it was created a special system of loans to students and scholars of higher education, including students in technological specialization programmes, undergraduate, master, doctoral and post-graduate students within their attendance at this level of education, that gives them the possibility of getting financing from the bank in better conditions and without need for sureties or patrimonial guarantees. This system adds to the school social mechanisms of action and is strongly marked by the principle of universality. It also enables support for pupils covered by programs of international mobility, especially for stays abroad under the ERASMUS and other international exchange programs for students.
In partnership with Lusitania, CESPU also offers to its students a Tuition Fees Protection Insurance and a Health Insurance (Nova Saúde Card), having Advancecare as platform. This last one allows students to access a wide range of clinical services as some special discounts as well.