Studentenwerk is an organization that acts in the interest of the students of each particular region in Germany. Each German region has its own student work, but they cooperate closely on the national level. Studentenwerke generally organizes and runs cafeterias, restaurants, housing units, the BAföG for the government, and even psychological and low-level health services. Some regions and universities mandate a certain yearly fee for each student for the student work, making it legally very close cooperation between the semi-independent organization and the local governments.