More Money for College Aid Programs

I am relief to know that Texas financial aid directors are aware that there is not enough money for the low income students. I am not happy to learn “that less than half of students who qualify for grants actually get it.” Therefore, the financial aid directs, advisors, and experts are urging Texas lawmakers to put more money into college programs. It is very important for the low income students and families to receive aid for college, because most of those students won’t go to college if they didn’t have those funds. Many lawmakers and state officials state that they have other priorities. They are more concerned about the education investment they are putting in and the return they get from the student, graduating on a timely matter. “They all want the money to be used properly and correctly,” and legislatures are aware that colleges need to be more affordable. It is hard on both parties because the legislature have to some how find a solution to the problem and the low income students have a problem, they have a chance not getting their aid. What should government do about this problem? It’s hard to say, if there is not much money to give to college aid problem, then there is not enough. I think the problem begins at the tuition cost. The cost for higher education is ridiculous. The better the institution, the more it will cost. If the cost for education is so high, students will need more financial aid loans or grants. But if they cost for high education decrease, low income student could be affordable. This subject is very sensitive to me because I am under the age of 24 and can not receive grants because of my parents’ income. Therefore, I have to work and go to school. Being independent and going to school is not an easy thing and paying for tuition is not affordable even at a community college. I do plan to transfer to a university and my biggest worry is in regard of the tuition cost.

For more information:
http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/dn/education/stories/022208dntexfinancialaid.14af1e11.html

Two Religous Leaders Child Sex Conviction

This article is about two religious leaders that were convicted for federal charges of having sex with children. Harrod is from Sacramento, California and Labrecque is from Forth Worth, Texas. One of the charges was interstate transportation of minors for sexual activities. Their wives where also charged. Laqrecque’s wife plead guilty for transporting 7 year old son to Texas to have sex with Labrecque. She is cooperating with law enforcement to testify against the two predators. Attorney White states that the crimes were committed in 1991 and 2002. The two are waiting for trail on April 21 and they are facing federal charges.

I wanted my other classmates to read about this article because it shows that our government system is on our side. These crimes were committed in 1991 and 2002. Regardless how many years had, there is no statute of limitation. And whether it was committed in one state or another, they charges are federal and charges will stand. Our government system is working to get these two to serve the rest of the life in prison. We question whether we trust our government. Here is one reason to show that our government is on our side and justice will serve.

For more information: http://www.statesman.com/news/content/gen/ap/CA_Child_Sex_Conviction.html