The Federación de Asociaciones de Profesores Universitarios de Venezuela (Fapuv) has stated that current financial aid for university students and teaching assistants is inadequate. Keta Stephany, Fapuv’s Secretary of Information and Records, argued that the $40 monthly incentive for university students and $60 for teaching assistants is insufficient to meet beneficiaries’ needs in Venezuela. The organization believes university scholarships should be at least $150 and stipends for preparadores (teaching assistants) should be at least $250. This call highlights the economic challenges faced by students and educators within the Venezuelan higher education system. Fapuv’s statement underscores the need for increased financial support to address the rising cost of living and ensure access to education in Venezuela. The information was released via Radio Fe y Alegría and published on TalCual.