With the current economic situation, financial aid demands have reached new highs in Santa Barbara and throughout California. Applications are on the rise, while donor funding has decreased. According to this article, the Scholarship Foundation of Santa Barbara will be giving less money this year. However, many programs, including those run by the federal government, maintain that funding will not be compromised by the credit crunch. This weekend, I will put a list of financial aid resources together for you. Check back for more details.