In Itabaiana, Sergipe, the Volta por Cima municipal program for Youth and Adult Education (EJA) offers R$ 200 per month to students in municipal schools who are at least 18 years old and maintain minimum attendance of 75%. According to the municipal government's September 29, 2026 statement, the program operates in 13 schools in urban and rural areas. This does not mean enrollment is currently open.
Who qualifies for the R$ 200 payment
To qualify for the financial incentive announced by the Municipal Department of Education, students must be enrolled in EJA within Itabaiana's municipal school system, be at least 18, and attend at least 75% of classes. City Hall says classes take place Monday through Friday in the evening.
The monthly allowance is intended to encourage students to continue their education. Enrollment alone does not waive the age and attendance requirements. The official statements reviewed do not specify payment dates, payment methods, banking documents, or procedures for disputing a missing benefit. There is no basis to say that every enrolled student has already received the allowance.
Which schools participate in Volta por Cima
The September 2026 announcement from Itabaiana City Hall lists the following 13 municipal schools:
- Clara Meireles
- Dr. João Alves Filho
- Elizete Santos
- Elizeu de Oliveira
- Filadelfo Araújo
- Hermelina Costa
- Iana Monteiro
- José Domingos Professor
- Creuza Brito
- Maria do Carmo Moura
- Irene Tavares
- Nivalda Lima
- Vera Cândida
According to the municipal administration, participating schools are located in both urban and rural areas. However, the September statement does not identify which category each school belongs to or give individual addresses. The Professora Vera Cândida Municipal School, added in the February 2026 expansion, is in the Mamede Paes Mendonça neighborhood. The neighborhoods or villages of the other schools should not be assumed without checking each address.
Is enrollment open? How to check
The sources reviewed do not confirm a new enrollment period open on October 26, 2026. The February expansion notice for the Vera Cândida school told applicants to enroll at that school by March 2, 2026. That deadline has passed and must not be presented as a current opportunity.
Prospective students should check with the Itabaiana Municipal Department of Education or the school they wish to attend to confirm available classes, places, any new enrollment schedule, and required documents. They should also verify the allowance application procedure through those channels rather than assume that enrollment automatically triggers payment.
Volta por Cima is different from Alfabetiza Sergipe
Volta por Cima is an Itabaiana municipal initiative linked to EJA, with a R$ 200 monthly allowance for students who meet the published conditions. Alfabetiza Sergipe, by contrast, is a state government literacy program for people aged 15 and over who have not learned to read and write. In a statement dated October 21, 2026, the Sergipe state government described a scholarship of up to R$ 600 in total, paid across course stages and a final assessment, subject to requirements including CadÚnico registration and 75% attendance.
Their shared educational purpose and attendance requirements do not make their eligibility rules, amounts, administrative bodies, or application processes interchangeable. In particular, Itabaiana's R$ 200 monthly payment should not be confused with the state program's final R$ 200 installment.
What participation figure has the city reported
In its September 29, 2026 update, the municipal government reported 1,055 students enrolled in Volta por Cima. This is a City Hall enrollment figure, not an independently verified count of benefits actually paid. Since school availability, enrollment figures, and operational rules may change, readers should confirm details with the municipal school network before traveling or applying.
