*Optional Practical Training (OPT) is a form of training, often paid, that directly relates to your program of study.
Fall - 07/08/2024 - 09/30/2024
Spring/Summer (New students only) - 12/16/2024 - 02/21/2025
Summer (New students only) - 05/01/2025 - 05/31/2025
If you do not want the Student Health Insurance Plan a waiver will need to be entered EVERY semester you are enrolled with ISU:
Waivers for OPT, Graduate Assistants, or Newly Arrived in the U.S. will be HONORED for 31 days after the day of hire or arrival.
ISU requires nonimmigrant international students (dependents are not required) to purchase and maintain coverage through the ISU health insurance plan for the duration of their tenure at the university. As an international student, you will automatically be enrolled in the ISU Student and Scholar Health Insurance due to this requirement.
NOTE: Insurance plans purchased outside of the university may be used for supplemental coverage, but CANNOT be substituted for the ISU plan.
All Graduate Assistants are enrolled into the ISU SSHIP Health coverage. Some Domestic Graduate Assistants can waive the Health coverage if they meet the criteria.
Domestic Graduate Assistants can waive the ISU Student Health Insurance if you are:
Be sure to have the following documents ready to upload to the waiver portal