Students consider gap years due to FAFSA delays and its impact on financial aid eligibility.
FAFSA delays prompt students to consider gap years before college. Growing interest in gap years in the US is due to potential personal growth, saving money, or reevaluating admission offers and financial aid. Consider these factors when thinking about a gap year: 1) Income changes affecting financial aid eligibility, 2) FAFSA's use of prior-prior year income, and 3) changes in dependency status impacting FAFSA process.
April 26, 2024
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