<p>I am hoping to apply for a Masters program in engineering (probably mechanical engineering or something related).</p>
<p>Some questions about deferring offers:</p>
<p>1.) After receiving an offer, is it possible to defer it? Or is deferring only possible if I let the schools know in advance (i.e. on the application)?</p>
<p>2.) If I defer an offer, would I still get the same financial aid as in the original offer?</p>
<p>3.) If I defer an offer, do I have to go to that particular school after the gap year? Can apply to a different school?</p>
<p>4.) If I defer an offer, can I change my mind later (i.e. decide not to take a year off, and just start the program immediately, as long as the school year hasn't started yet)?</p>