The mission of the Social Action Services of the Polytechnic Institute of Viana do Castelo (SAS-IPVC) is to ensure equal access to higher education and lifelong learning as well as to social services that can help improve the students’ academic success.
SAS-IPVC are nationally recognized as innovative services that work closely with students and student associations to ensure the provision of high quality services that makes the difference for the students, especially the most vulnerable.

In particular, we intend to help the student:

• Enhance their academic success
• Innovate through problem-solving
• Respond closely to their needs
• Ensure equity in Higher Education access

In this sense, we provide a variety of support services to ensure that no student is unable to attend IPVC or has to abandon their studies due to lack of support.

What students can expect from Social Action Services:

1. Financial aid through scholarships and social support grants
2. Quality food with multiple options and services
3. Housing with multiple support services
4. Support in social and academic integration
5. Financial orientation
6. Vocational orientation
7. Student retention
8. Support in the transition to the labor market
9. Health services
10. Athletic services
11. Cultural services

In this area, you will have access to everything related to SAS-IPVC, as well as all the most relevant information and legislation about the services in the areas provided by this Organizational Unit.