On Dec. 12, 2016, the U.S. Department of Education announced that it no longer recognizes the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS) as an accrediting agency. This decision affects more than 250 Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) certified schools and programs that are accredited by ACICS in the United States.F-1 students (International) must take immediate action if they are attending any of the below-listed schools, as they will not be eligible for OPT extens