I'm considering taking a gap year after high school but I'm worried about my Zell Miller Scholarship. Will I still be eligible for it after the year off, or will I lose it? Any experience with this would help a ton!
In regards to the Zell Miller Scholarship, you should be able to use it after taking a gap year. The Georgia Student Finance Commission outlines that students must be enrolled at an eligible college or university within 24 months of completing high school, or home study as defined by Georgia law, equivalent to high school graduation, or earning a High School Equivalency diploma (GED) in order to retain the scholarship. While I would interpret this as maintaining your eligibility during your gap year, I would strongly encourage you to reach out to the Georgia Student Finance Commission directly to get confirmation.
One more thing to keep in mind is that the scholarship only covers standard undergraduate length programs. So if your gap year puts you beyond the traditional four-year timeline for a bachelors degree, that could be an issue. Overall, it is best to discuss your unique situation with scholarship administrators or your high school counselor to get the best information. Happy planning!
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