Insurance
International Student Health Insurance
Students under an F or J visa are required to carry health insurance that meets the
minimum coverage requirements per Florida Board of Governor's Regulation 6.009 and
All international students studying at 国产短视频are required to have adequate health insurance
coverage. Students must complete and submit the Student Health Insurance Agreement
form to remove the SI Hold and to indicate how they will comply with
See if you have a Student Insurance (SI) Registration Hold - Release SI holds
Click HERE for a review guide.
To release a Student Insurance (SI) Registration Hold, click on either New Student
or Continuing Student (whichever applicable) for additional instructions.
Newly Admitted Students
- Fall 2025: Complete the Fall Insurance Agreement form to indicate your health insurance plan preference and remove the SI Hold. Click
Until they complete this form, students will have an SI hold on their accounts, which will prevent them from registering for classes. The 国产短视频Student Health and Wellness Center will remove students鈥� SI hold approximately one-business day after they complete the insurance agreement form. Students may change their preferences by completing a new insurance agreement form and are not necessarily obligated to purchase health insurance on the day they complete this form.
Continuing Students
- Fall 2025: Complete the Fall Insurance Agreement form to indicate your health insurance plan preference and remove the SI Hold. Click
Until they complete this form, students will have an SI hold on their accounts, which will prevent them from registering for classes. The 国产短视频Student Health and Wellness Center will remove students鈥� SI hold approximately one-business day after they complete the insurance agreement form. Students may change their preferences by completing a new insurance agreement form and are not necessarily obligated to purchase health insurance on the day they complete this form.
International students have the option to enroll in the 国产短视频Sponsored Health Insurance Plan (SHIP) through Academic HealthPlans (AHP) OR waive out with an adequate alternative policy before the deadline.
Fall 2025:
To activate your enrollment in the 国产短视频SHIP underwritten by Aetna, you will need to
pay the premium directly through your Student Self Service account no later than no
later than August 25, 2025, the first day of Fall 2025 classes.
- Visit 鈥痶o review the 2025-2026 SHIP brochure and instructions on how to obtain your insurance card
- If you are working as an eligible GA/RA/TA, click here
国产短视频SHIP features comprehensive coverage exceeding FL-BOG and USF's regulations.
| Policy Period | Premium |
|---|---|
| Annual (8/17/25 - 8/16/26) | $3,518 |
| Fall (8/17/25 鈥� 12/31/25) | $1,321 |
25-26 国产短视频Sponsored Health Insurance Plan (SHIP)
From July 15, 2025 through August 25, 2025 you wll have the opportunity to waive/opt
out of 国产短视频SHIP.
You will need to submit proof of your alternative policy to AHP directly for review
and consideration.
- New Students: monitor your email inbox starting on July 15, 2025 for an email from sender: info4students@mycare26.com. It will be sent 3-5 days after the Fall Agreement form has been submitted. Click on the link provided in the email to activate your Care26.com account.
- Already have a Care26.com account? Just log in or reset password if forgotten.
- Allow 2-3 weeks for review/determination. Both AHP and 国产短视频must approve your policy before your Student Self Service account
is updated and the premium fee removed.
Please note: returning students cannot have a gap in coverage.
Submit adequate documentation to AHP from July 15, 2025 through August 25, 2025. If you miss the final submission deadline of August 25, 2025, you WILL be required to purchase the 国产短视频SHIP for the Fall 2025 semester.
Students under an F or J visa
Have your health insurance company complete the 国产短视频Insurance Compliance (Waiver) form and submit it to , along with the front and back of your insurance card for review no later than August
25, 2025.
- Returning students cannot have a gap in coverage; you are required to have continuous health insurance coverage.
- Your policy must provide coverage for the entire academic year, even if you are planning to graduate and/or leave the country.
Students under a non-F or J visa
You must submit a copy of the front and back of your health insurance card to for review:
- You must have active health insurance for the entire semester.
Please note: the 国产短视频premium will not be removed from your Student Self Service account
unless your policy meets the minimum requirements of the mandate and is officially
approved by AHP and USF.
In the meantime, when paying tuition and fees, subtract the insurance premium from
your total and pay the remaining amount. If left unpaid, the insurance premium fee
on your account will not generate a late fee.
If you are experiencing issues with uploading proof of your alternative policy, please
contact Academic HealthPlans (AHP) at (888) 896-5797 or
- DACA students may attach a copy of their current Notice of Action I-797 to the agreement form
- Sponsored students may attach a copy of their sponsorship letter and/or health insurance card to the agreement form.
Click here for some frequently asked questions.
Click here for commonly used insurance terms.
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