This looks to hurts a few SLC schools pretty bad.

http://www.wwltv.com/topstories/stor....e03938f5.html

In tough times, the budget axe swings freely at Louisiana State colleges and universities.

With the state now facing a more than a $2 billion shortfall, higher education could see up to a 40 percent cut in state funding over the next two years.

"We are bracing for the doomsday," said Louisiana Higher Education Commissioner Sally Clausen. "It is the worst case scenario. We are being cut, right now, by almost $440 million dollars."

Deep cuts are looming and university heads are making sure lawmakers know exactly what their losing.

Thursday morning, the eight college University of Louisiana system, which includes Nicholls State and Southeastern in the New Orleans area, released its latest economic impact study.