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What about the non-gap year option of starting at a low cost community college, then transferring to a low cost state university, if that is affordable?
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<p>I dont think that is a good idea if the aid fell thru after the school determined need was less after verification. that student would likely get worse aid/merit as a transfer student.</p>
<p>the student shouldnt take any classes this year, unless her stats and her efc would never get her the aid she wants so all options involve commuting.</p>
<p>tell us more …what happened, what are her stats and home state? Major? do what for the UN?</p>