Media Query: Effects of Parent Lay-Off on College Plans

<p>Did you recently drop out of college or defer your Fall 2009 enrollment because a parent was laid off? If so, Wall Street Journal Reporter Dana Mattioli would like to hear from you.</p>

<p>You can contact Dana directly at <a href="mailto:Dana.Mattioli@wsj.com">Dana.Mattioli@wsj.com</a> or [Dana</a> Mattioli (DanaMattioli) on Twitter](<a href=“http://twitter.com/DanaMattioli]Dana”>http://twitter.com/DanaMattioli)</p>

<p>**Please only do so if your story meets the request … not if you have had other recession-related issues or financial problems. **</p>

<p>The Deadline is TODAY … Oct. 13th.</p>