SEVP-Certified
SEVP-Approved Schools
Before anything else, your school has to be SEVP-certified to enroll F-1 students. Career Copilot lets you start from a certified, filterable list, with the visa-critical details up front.
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The Student and Exchange Visitor Program certifies which US schools can enroll international students on F-1 visas. It is the first box that must be checked, because your entire student status depends on it. Career Copilot helps you begin your search from certified schools and layer on the factors that matter for your goals.
How it works
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Start from certified schools
Browse schools with the visa-critical basics up front.
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Filter by state and field
Narrow to the locations and subjects you care about.
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Add work-option filters
Layer on STEM and CPT considerations to find the best fit.
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Compare your shortlist
Put your top schools side by side before you apply.
Start safe, then optimize
It is easy to fall for a school on reputation alone and overlook the basics that actually protect your status.
Starting from certified schools means every option on your list is a safe foundation. From there you can optimize for cost, field, and work authorization with confidence.
Frequently asked questions
What does SEVP-certified mean?
It means the school is authorized under the Student and Exchange Visitor Program to enroll students on F-1 or M-1 visas. Only certified schools can issue the documents F-1 students need.
Why does certification matter so much?
Your F-1 status depends on attending a certified school. It is the first thing to confirm before you consider anything else.
Can I filter certified schools by field and cost?
Yes. You can layer on filters for field, location, cost, and work-authorization factors.
How much does it cost?
Free to start, no credit card.
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