“The state of Minnesota’s fiscal woes could impact a cash-strapped government program that provides financial aid for needy college students,” Minnesota Public Radio reports. “If lawmakers aren’t able to find millions of dollars to prop up the program this session, thousands of college students could see a decrease in their financial aid next year. The Minnesota State Grant Program provides financial aid to college students from low and middle-income families. The average award is more than $1,700 dollars. Last fall 76,000 Minnesota college students received aid through the program, 20 percent more than the year before.”