If Pennsylvania Governor Tom Corbett gets his way, funding for higher education could be significantly cut. In his budget address Tuesday, he proposed a 20 percent cut to the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education, or PASSHE. Our Lara Greenberg tells us what students and faculty at Mansfield University have to say about the possible cuts.

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MANSFIELD, Pa. -- "Every child can learn. We need to instill that faith in every school in the state. Every school in Pennsylvania should be our best."

Despite Governor Tom Corbett's proposal to instill faith and be the best, he proposed a 20 percent cut to the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education, or PASSHE. That would significantly reduce funding for 14 universities across the state, including Mansfield.

Lee Wright is a Mansfield professor and spokesperson for the Association of Pennsylvania State College and University Faculties.

"His proposed budget will reduce the operation level for the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education to 1989-1990 levels," said Mansfield APSCUF spokesperson Lee Wright.

This comes after higher education funding was already cut by 18 percent.

Wright says the last time there were big budget cuts, it increased tuition at Mansfield a significant amount. And he wouldn't be surprised if that happened again.

"It's entirely possible that they will have to look at doing something similar if this proposed budget goes through," said Wright.

"If it's too bad, I just might not be able to go to college."

Wright says the cuts could also increase class size and limit class options.

"It would be hard to justify the limited amount of classes and still pay that high tuition cost," said Mansfield senior Jonathan Fritsch.

But unless the budget is modified, there might be no other option.

The Legislature still has to pass the budget.

Governor Corbett has also organized a higher education panel to look into tuition costs for students.