Brasília - The government program, "University for All," has received support from a total of 32 pravately-owned universities even before getting congressional approval. The program provides students of African descent, Indians and low-income families with a place in public, tuition-free universities.

Minister of Education, Tarso Genro, said he was pleased with the support and explained that the quota system would be controlled by the government.

The program sets aside 10% of vacancies in not-for-profit, private-sector universities for students from families with incomes of up to a minimum wage (US$81.30), Negroes, Indians and public school teachers.

Agência Brasil
Translator: Allen Bennett
08/26/2004