Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA): Resources / FAQs

Below are some frequently asked questions, answers and helpful resources for those students impacted by Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) Program.

FAQs

• Will Saint Mary's comply with FERPA regulations for DACA students?

  • Saint Mary’s will continue to uphold the privacy regulations that protect student information from disclosure as outlined in the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).  

• Currently, I have a DACA permit. Can I file for renewal?

  • If your permit expires on or before March 5, 2018, you can file for renewal until October 5, 2017. 
    ACT NOW!
  • No new DACA applications are being accepted at this time.
     

•  Can I get help with the $500 permit application fee?

  • The Mission Asset Fund
    Full scholarships available. Apply online now!
  • Catholic Charities of the East Bay: 
    Offers free DACA renewal workshops
    217 Harbour Way, Richmond, CA
    (510) 768-3100)

•  Where can I get legal advice or free services?

  • East Bay Community Law Center
     

• What services are available on the SMC campus?

  • The Christian Brothers
  • Counseling and Psychological Services: (925) 631-4364
  • Financial Aid: (925) 631-4370
  • Intercultural Center: (925) 632-8545
  • Mission and Ministry Center: (925) 631-4366
  • Student Engagement &  Academic Services: (925) 631-4349

Additional Resources:

• National LGBTQ Task Force has resources and links for LGBTQ Dreamers

• The California Association of School Counselors (CASC) will have a special workshop on “Becoming an Undocumented Youth Ally Trainer” at their Oct. 22. conference 

• On Sept. 18, 2017, the Office of Saint Mary’s President sponsored the information session “Update on DACA & Know Your Rights.” The presentation featured insights on DACA and an overview on immigrant rights by Attorney Natasha Baker, a partner in the San Francisco office of the Hirschfield Kramer law firm.