The topic of education can seem to be taboo in some cultures. Today many minority families find it better to send off their children to work than to school. A choice that is often influenced by the financial problems the family has. The source of income doesn’t suffice the amount they spend, so the child is seen as a source of income that can help the family live a more financially stable life. To think about college is out of the norm, for the cost to attend colleges are too pricey for the family. However, this idea is short-sided. At least in the United States, there are tons of ways for a child to gain an education and pay for it. If more families, with theses culture beliefs, were better briefed about the abundant amount of opportunities there are for students seeking financial aid, then it would seem less taboo to send off their child to school, so that in the future he/she can obtain a degree and make more money to help out the family.