Tendências de gastos e meios de deslocamento entre alunos da FACE/UFGD: Uma Análise dos custos mensais e impactos financeiros do transporte para a Universidade

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the impact of transportation costs on students at the School of Administration, Accounting, and Economics (FACE) of the Federal University of Grande Dourados (UFGD). According to the Law of Directives and Bases of National Education (LDB), the funding of educational development for basic and secondary education covers expenses related to accessing education—such as teacher salaries and the acquisition and maintenance of equipment necessary for teaching and student commuting. However, the situation differs when individuals enter university, as they gain access to student assistance programs—such as student transit passes—designed to reduce the cost of public transportation to and from campus. Yet, lower costs do not necessarily equate to quality. This study employed a descriptive, bibliographic, and documentary approach, utilizing both qualitative and quantitative methods; data collection was carried out via a questionnaire administered through Google Forms. The research focused on FACE/UFGD students—specifically those in the Administration, Accounting, and Economics programs—with Accounting students constituting the majority of the respondents.