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On Friday, May 16, the Student and Exchange Visitor Program will host a joint webinar with the U.S. Department of State to discuss Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) name and address enhancements. Join them from 2–3:30 p.m. EDT to get an update on the proposed enhancements,…

College is an important decision for many reasons, one of which is the financial undertaking that it entails. It is important to understand your financial responsibilities because as the U.S. Department of Education writes, “A solid understanding of money management basics makes it easier to…

As a designated school official (DSO), your duties begin before students even arrive on campus. Since your F an M students are accepting admittance to your school any day now, you need to be prepared to help them maintain their status when they study. Once the students are accepted to your school,…

In the spring, prospective F and M students receive notification letters from colleges where they applied and discover if they were admitted to a program. When you accept your admittance to a Student and Exchange Visitor Program certified school, there are a few tasks to complete prior to your…