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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I've done a lot of searches on this topic but most of what comes up are ideas for COVID-related gap year/virtual programs and that's not what we are looking for!
Anyone have some resources or ideas for gap year plans for families who need financial aid just to afford college? Besides just living at home and working, which is a possibility.
We can't afford the fancy gap year programs.[/quote]

JobCorps might be an option for your child.

- At the age of 18, if you can no longer claim them on taxes, the financial requirements to change.   The child is seen as low income, despite the parents choice.   Dependent upon how the child did in school, it may be a good boost for them academically.    Do be careful, and be choosy.   There are some Job Corps programs that are awful, so find the right trade, and then place your child there.    Once the child completes the program, the child not only has a decent trade option, but two years of free college.

-  I would avoid City Year or Americorps, unless the person lives at home.

-  Ranch or farm hand.  Check out Cool Ranch Jobs.

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