S4 Q&A: Is Day 1 CPT still allowed after the August 2026 guidance?

 Yes. The federal CPT regulation hasn’t changed and Day 1 CPT hasn’t been banned. In August 2026, SEVP told schools to authorize CPT only where practical training is a required part of the program’s curriculum, so each school is reviewing how it applies that. Ask your DSO how your program meets the requirement, and I’ll share our team’s latest dated update.