What does Uppsala Student Union want?

Uppsala Student Union believes:

that student aid should be given throughout the year
that the student aid system must be administered in a well-functioning manner
that a generous practice for repayment exemptions is guaranteed, so that students are secured the financial means to finish their education

Uppsala Student Union demands:

that the total amount of student aid is increased substantially
that the amount of money a student can earn on the side (fribeloppet) is increased, and is calculated within the semester
that the total amount of student aid consists of equal parts of student grants and student loans
that the total amount of student aid should be the basis for retirement benefits
that student loans are written of at retirement
that child benefits for students are maintained and increased
that the regulations for student loan repayments simplify the transition between studies and work, in addition to being flexible with regards to interrupted studies, unemployment or low income
that all departments carry insurances for m/paternity leave, sick leave and retirement for PhD students on grants or scholarships
that all PhD students financed by their faculties are offered employment no later than two years prior to their final doctoral exam
that students should have the right to individual assessments for social security support if they lack other financing means during the summer