This provides a complete health care package when combined with the services available through on-campus Student Health. SHIP is portable, meaning students receive excellent coverage whether they are on campus, at home, or travelling. (On-campus Student Health provides health care to registered students whether they are enrolled in SHIP or have been granted a waiver.) Insurance premiums are non-refundable to students who withdraw from the university; coverage continues through the end of the quarter. Students may appeal to have an insurance payment refunded by contact Student Health directly.

For further information, please call Student Health at (805) 893-2592 to speak with an insurance advisor.

For the current Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP) fee, refer to the Summary of Quarterly Fees and Expenses.

Student Health Insurance fee (SHIP-Graduate)
All graduate students are assessed a quarterly fee for mandatory Student Health Insurance (SHIP).

The fee is paid by the appointing department or unit for Teaching Assistants, Teaching Associates, Readers, Tutors/Remedial Tutors, and Graduate Student Researchers, who are appointed 25% time (10 hours per week) or more.

All other graduate students must either pay the fee or waive out of the plan by showing proof of comparable coverage under another insurance policy.

The university graduate student health insurance policy provides year-round and worldwide coverage. Insurance premiums are non-refundable to students who withdraw from the university; coverage continues through the end of the quarter. Students may appeal to have an insurance payment refunded by contact Student Health directly. Contact the Student Health Service Insurance Officer for details regarding coverage. Telephone: (805) 893-2592.

For the current Graduate Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP) fee, refer to the Summary of Quarterly Fees and Expenses.

Insurance requirement for international students
The purchase of student accident and sickness insurance is mandatory (i.e., a condition of enrollment) for all international students.

All international students (both undergraduate and graduate) are assessed a fee each quarter for enrollment in the Student Health Insurance Plan. The insurance fee is due at the time of enrollment. The fee is paid by the appointing department or unit for teaching and research assistants who are appointed 25% time or more. All other international students must either pay the fee or waive out of the plan by showing proof of comparable coverage under another insurance policy.

In addition, international students must purchase insurance for any family member who accompanies them to Santa Barbara. This coverage is also available.

Information about this plan will be sent to new international students with their visa documents. Further information, rates, and coverage dates are available from Student Health Service. Telephone: (805) 893-2592.