Emergency support (FEAS/SAS)
Apoios de Emergência (FEAS/SAS) ·Administered by Serviços de Ação Social das IES
Institutions' social-action services run emergency funds (such as FEAS) for students hit by sudden hardship — a family income shock or an unexpected essential expense — paying one-off support of up to 3 × IAS (€1,567.50 in 2025/26). Each institution assesses cases individually.
Who qualifies
- Enrolled student facing sudden, documented hardship
- Assessed case by case by your institution's SAS
How to apply
Contact the SAS of your institution directly and present your situation.
Sources
- PNAES — ação social no ensino superior — PNAES (retrieved 10 July 2026)
- Novo sistema de ação social no ensino superior — Governo de Portugal (retrieved 10 July 2026)
Last verified 10 July 2026
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