All international students in F or J status are required to have medical insurance that meets Florida Board of Governors and FIU requirements before registering for classes. Students who do not meet this requirement will have an IMI insurance hold placed on their account.
International students can meet the insurance requirement in one of two ways:
To remove the IMI insurance hold, students must:
Documents are reviewed during business days. Please allow 24–48 hours for processing. Temporary hold removals are not granted.
Insurance coverage must be continuous and cannot lapse during breaks, even if the student leaves the United States during the summer term.
Term | Coverage Dates |
Annual | August 2, 2026 – August 1, 2027 |
Fall | August 2, 2026 – December 31, 2026 |
Spring/Summer | January 1, 2027– July 31, 2027 |
*International students must purchase Spring and Summer insurance, regardless of study plans, unless graduating in Spring.
**Students graduating must provide a note from their academic advisor confirming credit requirements for graduation have been met to be approved from Spring coverage. *
***Summer-Only is for Newly admitted/Transfer student taking classes for the First time at FIU**
International students must make a one-time payment for the coverage needed for the academic year. (Monthly plans will not be accepted unless paid in full) If you terminate your coverage during the semester, Health Compliance will contact the Office Registrar and your classes will be dropped. As a result of this your SEVIS record will be affected.
