I am the first student on both sides of my parents family to attend a four year university. Everyday I am told how proud everyone is of me. The fact that financial aid might be getting cut even more means this accomplished I have worked so hard for may not be there for me to finish. My family is considered middle class, but even so, it is difficult for them to keep up with the cost and payments on everything. I have a younger sister following in my footsteps and I do not want her to feel like she will not be able to continue her dreams due to tuition raising. I ask that on behalf of all students who have dreams, that financial aid not be cut. Education is the way to the United States future and without it we will surely fail.