Don't settle for grumbling, apply to RepCo!
The nomination of candidates of this fall's Representative Council election is open until 2 October 4 p.m.
Would you like to have a concrete say in AYY's business and how your membership fee is used? If you answered yes, apply to the Representative Council, also known as RepCo! RepCo makes decisions about AYY's most important matters, such as rules, budget and construction projects.
In this fall's election, 45 new student members will be elected to RepCo for a two-year term. The nomination of candidates is open until 2 Oct at 4 pm and the voting itself takes place on 1–8 Nov. What are you waiting for?
Nomination form and more info: ayy.fi/election
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The proposal for an overall reform of student financial aid is disappointing
Aalto University Student Union (AYY) made a statement on the legislative proposal of the Ministry of Education and Culture concerning the comprehensive reform of student financial aid. The proposal is disappointing because it does not solve the core problems of student financial aid or improve the livelihoods of students.
A promise of free education is not enough
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