SCI-Arc requires that all full-time and part-time degree-seeking students who are enrolled in academic units have health insurance coverage. The Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP) is designed specifically for all SCI-Arc students. It provides essential health benefits, as defined by the Federal Health Insurance mandate, as well as coverage for doctor’s visits, surgery, mental health care, and much more. Dependents of SCI-Arc students are not eligible to enroll in this plan.
The standard student health insurance fee for the academic year is $2,964. For students who enroll in the fall term, coverage begins September 1, 2025, and continues through August 31, 2026. Students who enroll in the spring term will be charged a fee of $1,976; coverage will begin on January 1, 2026, and continue through August 31, 2026. For further details regarding coverage, review the SHIP 24-25 Brochure.pdf. The plan for the upcoming year is the same as the previous year so while the link is for the 24-25 academic year, all info in brochure is accurate other than any dates listed.
Students have the option to waive SHIP with verification of comparable health insurance coverage. All waiver requests must be completed through the waiver portal, which is expected to be accessible in June. You will receive a message at your SCI-Arc email address with all details needed to enroll with or waive SHIP. Waivers must be received by the announced deadline. Once the portal is accessible, you can access it here.
Comparable health insurance coverage will be verified at the beginning of every term.
When insurance cannot be verified, students will be enrolled with SHIP and their account will be charged.
Comparable health insurance coverage must meet the following requirements:
- Plans must be operated and based in the United States and must be in full compliance with applicable federal laws. International students may not waive with insurance from their home country.
- Coverage must be active on September 1, 2025, and remain active throughout the full academic year (verified by broker)
- Deductible is no more than $5,000
- Annual maximum plan benefits must be unlimited
- For international students, the plan must have at $50,000 of repatriation coverage and $50,000 of medical evacuation coverage
Fall Waiver Deadline: Sunday, September 14, 2025 | 11:59pm
Spring Waiver Deadline: Monday, January 18, 2026 | 11:59pm
Contact tea_bogue@sciarc.edu if you have questions or need further assistance.