"Can I still defer?
If your school is pushing ahead with in-person classes and you don’t want to go back to campus yet–or you have any other reason under the sun you want to delay your studies—it’s not too late to defer, explained Kevin Walker, CEO of CollegeFinance.com. But since every school may have a slightly different policy, Walker said to contact your admissions office (if you’re a new student) or registrar (for returning students) to ask about your options.
‘A key thing to confirm is that scholarship commitments will be in place after a gap semester or gap year,’ he said. ‘Some grants require continuous enrollment. Make sure to confirm policies regarding continuation of financial aid in writing.’
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