What proposed Pell Grant cuts could mean to the MN State Grant

http://oncampus.mpr.org/2011/02/what-proposed-pell-grant-cuts-could-mean-to-the-mn-state-grant/

The MPR new on campus posted a article today about the proposed budget cuts and Pell Grant cuts.  The House State Officials were warned of a possible $113 million cut in the Federal Pell Grant funding for Minnesota.  The GOP has considered cutting the maximum grant by $845.  If this event occurred it would be catastrophic.  The state of Minnesota would have to make up the difference in State Pell Grants.
  This article really caught my eye because it affects myself.  I receive both state and federal pell grants for the first time this year.  These grants help me pay for tuition and books.  If I wasn't able to get these grants I don't know if I could continue in school because I am not able to take out loans or have my parents co-sign for loans.  I work two jobs just to be able to afford my rent and the necessities.  I can't imagine for the students who have more financial issues than I do.  This would really create a problem for them and not push them to succeed as a individual and continue on with their education.  $845 could be a entire class for someone who goes to a cheaper school for others it could be just a fraction. 
 I am really concerned about this topic because it effects myself and many friends and students around me.  I really hope that the State Office of Higher Officials can figure out a plan for their budget cuts that doesn't cut anything.  They should be focused on how and where they can get more money to bring into schools funding, not get rid of it.