FAFSA Delays Could Have Some Students Thinking About a Gap Year—3 Factors to Consider Before You Do
"Not everyone goes to college. And not everyone who goes starts immediately after high school," CNBC reports.
..."As many students and families anxiously await delayed financial aid offers due to hiccups in the Free Application for Federal Student Aid process, taking a gap year could help give some students more time to weigh their college decision.
Regardless of why you take a gap year, it “could end up helping you financially … or not helping you, depending on the circumstances,” Karen McCarthy, vice president of public policy and federal relations at the National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators, tells CNBC Make It."
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Publication Date: 4/26/2024
