Health Insurance at FIU

FIU requires health insurance for specific student populations, including international students in F-1 or J-1 status and students enrolled in certain academic programs. Please select the tab below that best matches your student population to review your insurance options, enrollment instructions, deadlines, and hold removal process.

  • International Students

    ALL STUDENTS on F1/J1 Visa

    This section is for all international students in F-1 or J-1 visa status, including degree-seeking students, exchange students, sponsored students, Global First Year students, and international Graduate Assistants/Fellows. Here you will find information regarding FIU’s health insurance requirement, approved insurance options, enrollment deadlines, coverage periods, hold removal processes, and frequently asked questions related to international student insurance compliance.

  • Mandatory Student Health Insurance

    Domestic & Hard Waiver Programs

    This section is for domestic students enrolled in academic programs that require mandatory health insurance coverage, including students participating in hard-waiver programs, medical and health science programs, and Graduate Assistants, Teaching Assistants, and Fellows eligible for university-sponsored coverage. Here you will find information regarding enrollment requirements, insurance options, waiver and verification processes, deadlines, and contact information for assistance with insurance compliance.

    Medical Students and Students in Health Science Programs

    Graduate Assistant, Teaching Assistants, and Fellows