I would say the opposite. College is awesome. You could do it anytime but the best time to go through university or a college is now, while you are young. On the other hand Silicon Valley is not going anywhere. If you are talented, there is a place for you in the valley anytime you want.
The Economy is cyclical. The best time to grow is during a bubble. In a couple of years when all those me too incubators have burned themselves up there will be fewer people willing to tunnel him into the US... He could do his Graduation during a bust.