Same here - I had about 20k of debt (low interest, deferred, and tax-deductible interest) when I graduated from MIT. You'll find that MIT, Harvard, etc. all tend to match or charge less than what FAFSA says you should be able to comfortably pay.
MIT makes it clear that they want you there regardless of whether you can pay. I definitely recommend that any high school student who's interested and passionate about technology apply, and not weigh the cost too heavily in considering where to go.
MIT makes it clear that they want you there regardless of whether you can pay. I definitely recommend that any high school student who's interested and passionate about technology apply, and not weigh the cost too heavily in considering where to go.