The new FAFSA form for 2024 was supposed to streamline the process. It took me 13 hours to complete — and only thanks to Reddit.

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The new FAFSA troubled one parent.

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I graduated from college early to save money. It wasn't worth it.

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The author, not pictured, graduated early.

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One of the country's best universities will now cover in-state tuition for students from families making $100,000 or less

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A view of the Rotunda on the campus of the University of Virginia in Charlottesville, Virginia.

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I'm sick of people blaming me for my student-loan debt. It's not all my fault.

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