Gap Year Conclusion

Posted on May 8, 2015 Updated on May 8, 2015

The journey of a gap year is a very effective way for many students to get valuable experience that will aid them in being more successful in college and their lives afterward. In this way, helping to provide funding for these experiences would also be providing for a better future society. Using a Pell grant to encourage students to take hold of this opportunity is an effective way to bring about this future. Although a Pell grant is not the only way to inspire and offer support to these students, other options include loans or other scholarships, the vital point is that this option is being provided to those who need it. These options will cost money of course; pulling from the existing reserves in the Pell grant program, but in the long run will improve results in college and even prevent the students from needing more aid later on. The possibility of a gapper abusing the support given is also greatly decreased when the time is planned out and thoughtfully executed. While there is yet to be extensive research on the effects in America, there will be ample chances to continue to monitor the effects of this program and possibilities for expansion. This is why the U.S. Congress should amend the Higher Education Act to include the option for students to receive a Pell grant to fund a gap year.