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My son took a gap year and just put his NMF on a gap year as well. He got the NMF $2000 scholarship. I don’t know how “most” schools feel, but I’d <em>imagine</em> that a school that collects NMF (OU, etc.) would be happy enough with a gap year since you’re still a real NMF.</p>
<p>In most cases, I think it’s better to apply for college as a HS senior, like the other HS seniors. Then in April of your senior year, ask the colleges that offered admission about gaps. There’s no reason you can’t discuss a school’s feelings about gap years before you bother applying.</p>