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Committee approves FAFSA completion policy, asks staff to define waiver for undocumented families
Summary
The committee approved a FAFSA completion program policy (P6148), waived first and second reads for immediate implementation and directed staff to develop explicit waiver language and procedures for families who must not or cannot complete the FAFSA, including undocumented students.
The Policy & Personnel Committee on April 9 approved the FAFSA Completion Program policy (P6148), waived the first and second readings so the district can implement it immediately and directed administration to provide specific waiver language for families (for example, undocumented families) who choose not to complete the FAFSA.
Cheryl Vega, director of SELO student services, said the policy aligns with Public Act 23‑204, which requires graduating classes beginning in 2025 to complete either the FAFSA or an approved waiver. Vega described…
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