The board of trustees met this Tuesday to decide the future of the CSU system. Scheduled for discussion is a 20 percent increase in student fees, a reduction in enrollment by 32,000 students systemwide for 2010-2011, and employee furloughs as a way to address a $584 million budget shortfall.

These cuts may address the budget crisis, but how are college students impacted by these changes?

21-year-old sociology major Nathanes Duro will be a senior at Cal State San Bernardino this fall—if her financial aid goes through. Until then, she will continue to work two jobs. She is currently working as a student assistant to the associate dean of undergraduates at San Bernardino and as a student organizer at the California Faculty Association.

We spoke with Miss Duro this week.

Have you been affected by CSU budget cuts?
Yes, I have been affected by the budget cuts. This summer I dropped out of summer school because financial aid ran out. I was enrolled in two classes that cost about $1300. I depended on financial aid. Numerous students applied for financial aid but it’s first come, first serve and I was left out and had to drop out. Once I start school I will work three jobs. I’ve noticed in the past years that I can’t support myself financially. I can’t pay my bills, food, parking, books, and basic necessities. That’s why I have to juggle work and school.