"Regardless of the government shutdown, students who are planning to attend college next year can now fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, better known as FAFSA, a little earlier than usual," NJ Spotlight reports.

..."Since President Donald Trump took office, some families and advocates have expressed concern that FAFSA data could be used to aid Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents in the administration’s goal of deporting 4 million people over four years.

FAFSA data is protected by federal privacy laws and has not been used for immigration purposes in the past, but the National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators warns that administrations could try to use it for immigration enforcement."

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Publication Date: 10/15/2025