The biggest fear that students had was that there would be cuts in educational funding. Well, it would seem that their fear was justified. Congress does intend to cut federal funding for grants and loans. Being a college student who receives financial aid, I too am concerned about meeting the cost of a college education. However, I would not be so quick to blame the Republicans for the cuts.
Educational assistance makes up a very small part of the federal budget.
The answer is that the Democrats just don't want to face the reality that major programs like Medicare and social security need serious cuts. Social security and Medicare make up 34 percent of the federal budget. After social security, Medicare is the costliest program in government and according to the Budget Office, is facing insolvency. Right now, Medicare will increase ten percent annually. Payroll taxes are the main financing for Medicare, and social security.