Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS),

　　The Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) acts as the bridge for government organizations interested in finding out information about foreign students. SEVP uses web-based technology, known as the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS), to track and monitor schools and programs, students, exchange visitors and their dependents throughout the duration of approved participation within the U.S. education system.

　　SEVP collects, maintains and provides the information so that only legitimate foreign students or exchange visitors gain entry to the United States. The result is an easily accessible information system that provides timely information to the U.S. Department of State, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services and U. S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

　　简而言之，SEVIS FEE是美国政府对外国学生及访问学者的信息监管费用。