"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."