My daughter is still 16 (turns 17 the end of August), and her application is "open" or whatever the official status is. Maybe they have a Aug 31 cut-off? I would contact the "technical person" if you can, or maybe your State Coordinator / Field Rep?
My daughter had this same question and she emailed her AFA admissions counselor.....here was her response:
"You should ask your guidance counselor, principal or a science teacher (chemistry or physics). It has to be someone who is employed at your high school. You may ask your CAP instructor to...