looking brighter california lawmakers are poised to approve a scholarship plan for students attending uc ask cal state universities. reducing tuition on a sliding scale. families making 80,000ses today $100,000 qualify for a 40% discount up to 120, drops to 25%, top end, $150,000, 10% is shaved off. the speaker wants to help the middle class, he says has been squeezed during the recession. >> we have a crisis. when you look across the country, student loan dead exceeds individual credit card debt. >> they'd rather see more money go into the program. association of colleges and universities points out the plan and these sources need to be focused on lower income family autos we know a student who has a financial package can count on that for four years makes a difference. that is a level after sureance that, is important. >> but it could mean jeremy won't have to work as many hours while going to school. >> getting a 25% discount is a lot of money that. can go a long way. >> lawmakers hope to boost cal grant funding next year. >> we're learning more about the people buried in a potter's field out