Anonymous
Post 07/01/2025 15:49     Subject: Gap year financial aid and merit scholarships

The typical advice is to apply as a senior and defer.
Anonymous
Post 07/01/2025 15:38     Subject: Gap year financial aid and merit scholarships

My kid would like to take a gap year. Does anyone have thoughts on whether it makes more sense to apply as a HS senior, and then defer, or to wait and apply during the gap year?

Also, if a kid gets a significant merit scholarship, will they usually hold it for you if you take a gap year?