FIU National Student Exchange (NSE) Program

FIU National Student Exchange (NSE) Program

International (F-1)/ Canadian (J-1) Students: International Health Insurance Requirements:

Students exchanging from Canada(J-1 Visa) &International studentsentering FIU with an F-1 Visa from other US States must coordinate adequate proof of international health insurance by either of the two options:

Purchase alternative insurance coverage that complies with FIU requirements and with visa regulations. Alternative health insurance plans are listed on FIU’s Health Compliance website: FIU Approved Alternative Insurance Plans. Students must purchase the alternative insurance plan and work with the insurance provider directly to complete FIU’s International Student Health Insurance Compliance Form.
Purchase FIU’s International Health Insurance plan with Aetna Health: International Health Insurance plans with Aetna Health (Academic Health Plan) should be available by every June prior to the upcoming academic year.

International Students will not be able to register for courses without satisfying the International Health Insurance requirement with FIU. Students will have an insurance hold (IMI) on their MyFIU account until this requirement is satisfied with the university.

The NSE program requires full-time enrollment during each exchange term (minimum twelve (12) credit hours per term). International students must enroll full-time (12 credit hours) per term -at least 9 credit hours must be in person courses.

Frequently Asked Questions

FIU Insurance office contact information?
The Health Compliance Office is available via email insure@fiu.edu and phone 305-348-2688
Where should I send insurance documents.
- The Health Compliance Unit must receive the International Student Alternative Health Insurance Compliance Formdirectly from your insurance company via email or fax.
  - Email: isure@fiu.edu
  - Fax: 305-348-3336
- Your policy will be reviewed, and if it complies with the guidelines, you will be cleared to register. If your policy does not comply with the guidelines, you will not be cleared until you provide documentation of insurance coverage that meets FIU requirements; or purchase the FIU Sponsored Health Insurance Plan.
Costs of FIU International health plans?
All International F1/J1 students are eligible to enroll in the FIU Aetna Student Health Insurance plan. You will receive an email to your FIU email address from Academic Health Plans with a link to activate your account with a subject line "Confirm your email.” Use the link provided in the email to set up the account.
Note: Monthly payment options will not be accepted for any International Students. Insurance coverage must be paid in FULL for the semester.
What if already have a US-based international health insurance
If you have your own insurance policy, your insurance company must complete and send the International Student Alternative Health Insurance Compliance Formcould directly to FIU-Health Compliance Unit at insure@fiu.edu
Which are the approved alternative Health insurance options?
FIU Approved Alternative Insurance Plans- By clicking the link below, you understand that Florida International University does not endorse alternative insurance plans and that you are strongly advised to review the policies of alternative plans prior to purchasing coverage or contact FIU Health Compliance for assistance at 305-348-3336 or insure@fiu.edu.
- Alternative Insurance Plans
Where do I find FIU’s International Student Health Compliance Form?
International Student Alternative Health Insurance Compliance Formcould be found at our website https://go.fiu.edu/insurance.

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