Políticas de assistência estudantil em universidades públicas do município de Picos-PI: comparando estratégias e impactos acadêmicos

Abstract

This research addresses student assistance policies at public universities in the city of Picos, Piauí, based on a comparative analysis between the strategies adopted and the impacts generated on the academic trajectory of students. The general objective was to understand to what extent these policies influence the retention and performance of students in situations of socioeconomic vulnerability. To this end, a basic methodological approach was used, with a descriptive-exploratory design and mixed approach. Empirical data collection was carried out by applying a semi-structured questionnaire to 105 students who benefited from student assistance at the universities analyzed. The results showed that, although both institutions offer similar support actions, there are significant inequalities in the structure, scope and financing of the policies. It was observed that the benefits, especially those of a financial and psychosocial nature, contribute significantly to the retention of students and mitigate the effects of educational inequalities. It is concluded that the consolidation of an effective and equitable assistance policy depends on the articulation between public financing, qualified institutional management and active listening of the subjects involved.