In $2024,$ Laureen is currently single. She paid $$2,640$ of qualified tuition and related expenses for each of her twin daughters Sheri and Meri to attend State University as freshmen $($$$2,640$ each, for a total of $$5,280).$ Sheri and Meri qualify as Laureen's dependents. Laureen also paid $$1,870$ for her son Ryan's $($also Laureen's dependent$)$ tuition and related expenses to attend his junior year at State University. Finally, Laureen paid $$1,370$ for herself to attend seminars at a community college to help her improve her job skills.