Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals
Statement from Kansas State University on DACA
Sept. 5, 2017
In December 2016, Kansas State University was informed of possible changes to the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, or DACA, status. With the Sept. 5 announcement by the executive branch of the federal government, there understandably are concerns by those who will be affected by this action.
The university joins with the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities (APLU) in their statement calling for swift congressional action. DACA was initiated by the Obama Administration in 2012. Under the policy, certain undocumented immigrants to the United States who entered the country as minors can receive a renewable two-year period of deferred action from deportation and eligibility for employment.
Affected students with questions should contact the Office of Student Life. The university is not aware of any changes that would affect enrollment, admission, student employment or merit scholarship status at this time. There are numerous university resources, such as academic advising, student financial assistance, counseling and health services.
University policies regarding disclosure of student records remain the same under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, known as FERPA. We do not release student records without written consent from the student or a lawfully issued subpoena, warrant or judicial order. It remains our policy to require the necessary legal documents before disclosing student records or information derived from student records.
K-State is committed to providing educational opportunities for all qualified students. We are committed to our Principles of Community, which affirm the inherent dignity and value of every person. We affirm the value of human diversity for community.Additional information
For more information about DACA, please visit the following websites:
U.S. Department of Homeland Security
Memorandum on Rescission of Deferred Action For Childhood Arrivals
U.S. Department of Homeland Security FAQ
U.S. Department of Homeland Security fact sheet
Statement from Acting Secretary Duke on the Rescission of DACA
Letter from Attorney General Sessions to Acting Secretary Duke on the Rescission of DACA
Association of Public and Land-grant Universities statement
Other Kansas State University resources
Counseling ServicesOffice of International Programs
For any other questions, contact the Office of Student Life at 785-532-6432 or stulife@k-state.edu.
