Allgemeiner Studierenden Ausschuss (AStA) (General student committee)

The AStA is considered the political arm of the student body; it maintains contacts to the University executive administration and other social organizations.
There are eight members who are responsible for different areas such as finances, social work, and departmental student organizations.
Besides its representative and administrative functions, the AstA is also responsible for social work and advising. For example, the AStA helps students in need with emergency loans. They provide advice regarding student loans and retain a lawyer for aid in various legal matters. They also sell affordable office supplies to students.