MU students gathered at the Capitol steps against high education costs.

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Wrap: About 125 students attended the “More for Less” protest.

Columbia Democratic Representative Chris Kelly spoke at the rally in support of the campaign.

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Description: "Who is got the sigh it says 'It's not about tuition'? That's right, it's not about tuition. It's about state need to bear it's responsibility."

MU students are worried about their future. MU student Mary Karchar said the increased tuition is very hard for her parents to pay.

On Wednesday, the Senate passed their version of the budget proposal with level funding for higher education.

Reporting from the state Capitol, I'm Ruohan Xu.

Intro:	MU students gathered at the Capitol steps to rally against high education costs.
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Wrap: Missouri Students Association designed the “More for Less” campaign.

About 125 students attended the Thursday's rally.

MU journalism student Mary Karchar says the budget cut would make her life harder.

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Description: "I'm an out of state student from the state of California. And I don't want to pay a 7 percent increase in my tuition, because then it will make really hard for my parents to allow my go the collage."

Kansas City Democratic Representative Jason Holsman spoke to the students at the campaign. He said as a Mizzou alumni, he appreciates the students' concern.

The Senate passed their version of the budget Wednesday with level funding for higher education.

Reporting from the state Capitol, I'm Ruohan Xu.

Intro:	MU students protested at the Capitol steps against high education cost.
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Wrap: 125 MU students came to the state Capitol for a "More for Less" campaign to express their concern over higher education founding.

Kansas City Democratic Representative Jason Holsman is a Mizzou alumni. He spoke up in support of the campaign.

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Description: “So being here today, expressing your voice, making yourself heard, and understand it is important. I appreciate you, and I thank you for being here.”

Xavier Billingsley, president of Missouri Student Association, says higher education should be the priority of a state, and investing in higher education can help develop the state and create jobs.

The Senate passed their version of the budget Wednesday with level funding for higher education.

Reporting from the state Capitol, I'm Ruohan Xu.