you've been thinking about taking a gap
here after high school you've done your
research and finally found a program
that really speaks to you you may be
wondering how they take advantage of
this great opportunity and hold on to my
spot at my college of choice the answer
defer college for a year which is not
only possible but increasingly common
most colleges and universities will
grant deferrals to accepted students and
some universities are encouraging their
incoming freshmen to take one here are
some tips and tricks on how to differ
from college to take a gap here first
ask your college about their deferral
policy the best place to find different
instructions is directly from your
school you can check their website or
call the admissions department if you
college elastic Pharrell's you'll need
to confirm that you plan to enroll in
the college pay a deposit and submit a
formal deferral request a deferral
request could mean writing an email or
letter or filling out a form online
depending on your college we suggest you
sent a letter by May 1st a new deferral
letter you should explain that you are
requesting a one-year deferral to
participate in a program of your choice
mentioned that it will not be enrolling
at another college during this year and
provide a brief description of a program
you're participating in a global citizen
dare we email our fellows an official
different quest letter from founder and
CEO Abbie Falak to help them strengthen
their a deferral application you may be
wondering what differing affect my
financial aid for the majority of global
citizen year follows deferral does not
impact their financial aid in fact in
some cases fellows have gotten more aid
after their gap year because they become
eligible for new kinds of scholarships
and grants however each college is
different so be sure to inquire about
the policy and securing your funding for
the following year and learn what other
options may be available to you after a
gap year and last but not least don't
forget to advocate for yourself if
you're a passionate about global citizen
year or any other program make sure you
communicate that to your college good
luck and check out the global citizen
year or for a sample different request
letter and more guidelines
you