As time goes on, it seems the dream of going to college is becoming harder and harder to achieve. The average cost of attending a college is rising quickly. Depending on the college in particular, tuitions went up anywhere from $231 to $1,114 (MSNBC.com). Overall, tuitions have gone up a mind-blowing 85% in the last ten years. At the same time, funding for these colleges has gone down, creating a significant problem for blue collar families who have the intention on sending their kids to a four year college. What are the reasons behind this noticeable cut in financial aid? Is it fair to families to up the tuition and lower the amount of financial aid which is given"

Large Budget cuts have forced schools to take drastic measures such as firing personnel (teachers), eliminating classes and majors, but most importantly, raising tuition and other fees students need to pay...