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Workshop addresses DACA uncertainty and FAFSA concerns; students urged to consult school counselors
Summary
Presenters said recent court rulings left DACA in effect for now but subject to future change; parents and students were advised to consult school college/career counselors before deciding whether to submit federal financial-aid forms that ask for family data.
Winston Leyva told the audience that court rulings have left DACA protections in place 'for now' but that the future depends on higher-court decisions. "La victoria parcial es de que hasta ahorita Daca continúa," he said, and cautioned that the program's long-term status remains subject to litigation.
Parents asked whether federal student-aid forms (FAFSA) could expose family data; district staff and presenters recommended students consult their college/career counselors and consider state alternatives when available. Officials said counselors are being updated regularly and can advise families on the risks and benefits of applying for federal versus state financial-aid programs.
