Module 2: SEVP and FAA Compliance Essentials for Flight Training Program Staff

Course Information:

This training is designed for those who administer or oversee flight training programs. That responsibility extends to maintaining compliance with two federal regulatory frameworks: the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Participants will gain a clear understanding of applicable regulatory obligations, documentation standards, and reporting responsibilities that protect program eligibility and support the students enrolled.

Learning Objectives: 

  • Identify the SEVP and FAA certification requirements applicable to flight training program administration
  • Prepare and maintain the documentation required to support compliance submissions and regulatory reporting
  • Recognize conditions that trigger mandatory reporting obligations and identify the appropriate response
  • Apply proactive compliance monitoring practices to reduce institutional and programmatic risk

Audience: Flight training program administrators and compliance personnel with oversight and/or compliance responsibility for SEVP- and FAA-certified programs.

Completion Time: Approximately 20 Minutes, ***You must complete the attestation in step 4 to complete this training.

Format: WebCert in Brightspace, Self-Paced Online Course

Recurrence: Upon Hire in Designated Role, Annual Renewal Required (Automatically Reassigns every 365 Days in Brightspace)

How to Complete: Please register for the WebCert “SEVP/ISS and FAA Flight Training Programs” and complete it within 30 days of receiving notice of assignment. Please log in to Brightspace with your Purdue career account credentials and navigate to your course

Accommodations:

Purdue is committed to making all programs accessible to participants with disabilities. To request an accommodation or special assistance with this training due to a disability, please contact vpeceducation@purdue.edu or call 1-(765)-494-6373.

Technical Support:

How to Complete: Please register for the WebCert “SEVP/ISS and FAA Flight Training Programs” and complete it within 30 days of receiving notice of assignment. Please log in to Brightspace with your Purdue career account credentials and navigate to your course.

Questions specific to training content, error messages or completion status should be directed to vpeceducation@purdue.edu.

Questions or technical issues related to Brightspace (including log-in) can be found at: Brightspace Resources

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

If you oversee a flight training program that enrolls international students or operates under FAA certification, your institution is subject to federal regulations from both SEVP (Student and Exchange Visitor Program) and the FAA. Non-compliance can result in loss of program eligibility — which means your institution could lose the ability to enroll international students or operate entirely.

This training exists because these regulatory requirements are complex, documentation-heavy, and time-sensitive. Errors or gaps in compliance submissions can have serious consequences for your program and your students.

No. This training is required for anyone in an administrative or compliance role with oversight of a flight training program. Your completion of this course is part of your institution’s documented commitment to regulatory compliance — and your own professional protection.

Deficiencies in regulatory knowledge or administrative practice may give rise to the following consequences:

  • Loss of SEVP certification, which ends your ability to enroll international students
  • Suspension or revocation of FAA-approved training program status
  • Financial penalties and mandatory corrective action plans
  • Disruption to enrolled students’ visa status and training continuity

Resources:

PURDUE:

Purdue International Students & Scholars Homepage

Programming and Engagement Initiatives | ISS

Purdue Polytechnic Institute School of Aviation and Transportation Technology

Purdue Aviation

External:

FAA Certificated Schools

SEVP Resource Center

SEVP Policy Guidance for Adjudicators 1207-04: Flight Training Providers