Services for members
AYY offers its members several services, such as affordable student housing, rental facilities, advocacy, and various benefits. Read more about the student union services!
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Housing
AYY owns 2,600 apartments in the metropolitan area, providing homes for 3,200 student union members.
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Aalto University Student Union AYY represents approximately 17,000 Aalto University students of arts, design, business and technology.
News
The contract for the Otakaari 15 student housing project has been signed
Aalto University Student Union and Varte Ltd have signed an agreement for a student housing construction project in Otaniemi, Espoo. The project will be implemented on Otaniemi campus area at Otakaari 15, on a plot bordering Martti Levón Park. The project includes the construction of 153 student apartments in a residential building with 4–6 floors and 3 staircases. The total floor area of the building will be 4,465 m2. The property will also include geothermal heating and a solar power system with a capacity of 30 kWp.
Good news for residents in shared apartments: Here’s how you can receive your own housing allowance while living in a friends’ apartment!
A joint liability rental agreement may affect the housing allowance, as Kela typically grants only one housing allowance for a shared household, which is influenced by the income of both residents. However, residents in friends’ apartments may receive separate housing allowances if Kela reviews them as separate households. This requires tenants with a joint liability rental agreement to draft a mutual possession agreement for the apartment and submit it as an appendix with their housing allowance application to Kela. Tenants draft the possession agreement by themselves.
Student representatives’ work to receive well-deserved recognition – Aalto to introduce meeting remunerations
Aalto University has decided to implement meeting remunerations for student representatives in administration! The decision will take effect on 1 Jan 2025. AYY has actively advocated for rewarding student representatives and views this decision as a significant improvement.
CALLS CONTINUED until Dec 9th, 23:59 – Call for applications for student representatives in the administration of Aalto University 2025
Aalto University Student Union (AYY) is seeking for student representatives for the year 2025. The call for applications opens on 11 November 2024
Veera Kivivirta appointed as Aalto University Student Union’s new Chief Financial Officer
Veera Kivivirta has been appointed as Aalto University Student Union’s new Chief Financial Officer, starting in her position on 20 Jan 2025.
Changes to AYY’s pricelist and rental facility user hours starting 1 Jan 2025
AYY is simplifying the booking for rental facilities by standardising user hours and rental prices. Changes will take effect on 1 Jan 2025.
Facilities and services
AYY members can rent affordable saunas, meeting rooms, event venues, and a van.
Events
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Ecological sustainability policy has been updated – AYY transitions to a plant-based policy
Aalto University Student Union (AYY) has updated its ecological sustainability policy, which supports AYY’s daily operations. The new document directs AYY to serve plant-based food and drinks at its events. In the future, food waste will be minimised, and 30 percent of air and ship travel costs will be offset towards environmental activities.
AYY is taking steps to improve equity in its operations – new equity plan approved by RepCo
Aalto University Student Union has an equity plan, first in AYY’s history, that was approved in the Representative Council meeting on 21.11.2024. Equity plan will guide AYY towards more accessible and inclusive ways for our students to participate in AYY’s events and operations.
Good news for residents in shared apartments: Here’s how you can receive your own housing allowance while living in a friends’ apartment!
A joint liability rental agreement may affect the housing allowance, as Kela typically grants only one housing allowance for a shared household, which is influenced by the income of both residents. However, residents in friends’ apartments may receive separate housing allowances if Kela reviews them as separate households. This requires tenants with a joint liability rental agreement to draft a mutual possession agreement for the apartment and submit it as an appendix with their housing allowance application to Kela. Tenants draft the possession agreement by themselves.