I'm a New DSO. What Now?
June 18, 2025
Being nominated as a designated school official (DSO) at a Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP)-certified school is a significant…
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There are many types of U.S. programs that F and M students may enroll in, including vocational, associate’s, bachelor’s, and master’s degree programs.Some programs may offer online degree programs, perhaps as massive open online courses (MOOCs). These courses may or may not have…
If you work in the United States as an F or M student, you may be required to pay income taxes to the U.S. government. Taxes pay for government services, like the military, health care, schools and roads. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) of the U.S. Department of the Treasury…
February is African American History Month in the United States. During this month, Americans celebrate the contributions that African Americans have made to our history. As a current or prospective F or M student in the United States, African American History Month is a good time to learn…
Questions from Designated School Officials is a blog series on Study in the States for designated school officials (DSOs). Each month, we will answer a question that will help you advise your F and/or M students. If you are a DSO and would like to submit a question, you can email us or…