When the cost of college continues to increase; while the amount of state aid given to students decreases (like aid from the NY State Tuition Assistance Program); and there is collusion between universities and large lending corporations; all while our elected officials continue to side with corporations instead of students by giving out large subsidies... this is what happens. Thankfully, there are signs Washington may start to take this seriously. The recently passed College Cost Reduction and Access Act of 2007 is a start.