TALK ON THE STREET

School roundup set for tomorrow in Terrebonne

March 3, 2016

Todd Champagne

March 9, 2016

What residents are saying about today’s issues

ABIGAIL LEDET, Berwick

I talked to my parents about it, and they said they would do everything they can to keep me in school. But I know it would affect a lot of students on campus if they cut TOPS.

GLYNN HOLMES, New Orleans

Honestly, it doesn’t affect me because I’m coming out of pocket. I’m sure Nicholls is going to start losing things on campus, because some of that stuff isn’t cheap

AUSTIN WENDT, Baton Rouge

I’m going to have to look at private, non-subsidized loans for next year. I would have to pay close to $20,000 next year to live on campus. The whole goalofTOPSwasto keep students in the state of Louisiana.

DEJANEA GATLIN, Laplace

I’ll probably have to get a job to make up for the lost money.

CLAIRE ALIX, California

I’m an out-of-state student. But a lot of my friends are talking about how cuts are going to affect them next year.

ARRICA MORTON, Baton Rouge

I don’t have TOPS, but some people don’t qualify for financial aid due to family income. Without TOPS, they wouldn’t have the same opportunity to participate in college.

ABIGAIL LEDET, Berwick