“We” are looking at a gap year because we missed early deadlines. I am gathering info on how a gap year affects eligibility for merit scholarships. For at least one OOS scholarship at U of Missouri, eligibility depends on “Enrollment at MU the first semester after high school graduation” i.e. gap year would make the student ineligible. At U of Alabama, “Only entering freshman applying during their senior year of high school … are eligible for these scholarships.” I will continue to research, but appreciate info from others.
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At U of Alabama, "Only entering freshman applying during their senior year of high school … are eligible for these scholarships
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I think Bama has relaxed its policy if you contact them during the senior year BUT they will NOT use a SAT or ACT score that was after Dec of senior year.
From Bama’s website:
If I take a year off between graduating from high school and entering college can I still be considered for scholarships through Undergraduate Admissions?
As long as you do not receive any academic credit from another institution and meet the December 15 admission deadline for the year you are applying you will be considered. You must notify the Scholarships department in writing of your year off from school immediately following your graduation from high school. As with any entering freshman, your GPA through your junior year in high school and your test scores from your senior year in high school will be considered. Don’t forget that the December ACT and December SAT during your senior year will be the last test scores considered for scholarships.