Posted on Friday, August 16th, 2013 at 10:43 am

To see the latest insurance requirements for Florida International University, please see our school page here.

Florida International University (FIU) is a student-centered public research university located in Miami, Florida. It is committed to high-quality teaching, state-of-the-art research and creative activity, and collaborative engagement with its local and global communities. It is a great choice for international students considering studying in the United States.

All international students who attend FIU are required to carry coverage that meets the Florida International University Student Health Insurance requirements – and students with F and J visas are required to present proof of medical insurance before they register for classes. Like many schools in the United States, the university offers a university-sponsored policy with the State University system’s Insurance Broker, however that can sometimes be costly to purchase.

Students are however allowed to purchase their own health insurance policy, and have their insurance company complete and fax the International Student Alternative Health Insurance Compliance Form to the student health center. Although FIU’s health insurance plan is perfectly adequate for international students, you will find that it is more expensive, and you can save money by purchasing a health insurance plan from another provider.

Further Information:

Our Student Health Insurance plan Budget, Select and Elite levels meet all the health insurance coverage requirements set by Florida International University, and is less expensive than their school sponsored insurance plan. Please visit our website for more information about the plan, or contact one of our insurance experts if you would like help purchasing the right plan. You can also visit the FIU school page to learn more about your school’s requirements and how our plan meets that requirement.

Updated August 5, 2020

Posted by Ross Mason

Ross is the Vice President of International Student Insurance, with over 15 years experience in the international education arena. A graduate from the Nottingham Trent University in the UK with a First in BSc (Hons) Business and Technology, Ross has lived all around the world including LA, New York, Boston, London, Hong Kong, Florida and Germany.