International Students : International Student Health Insurance Requirement
All international students are required to purchase the Comprehensive OSU Student Health Insurance Plan.
Exceptions: International students who are fully financially sponsored (including tuition, living expenses, medical expenses, etc.) under a government sponsor or a select international organization, or who are covered as a US-based employee, or as a dependent of a US-based employee, under US-based health insurance provided through that employment, may qualify for an exemption from Coverage.
International students who wish to submit a request for exemption from coverage will need to complete an International Student Health Insurance Waiver form. This form is available in the "Important Forms" section of this website, and must be submitted to: Student Health Insurance Program; Rm. 1100 Lincoln Tower; 1800 Cannon Drive; Columbus, OH 43210 by the published deadline during their first term of course enrollment each year. Please see the "Rates and Dates" link in the "General Information" section for the deadline. Decisions are sent via OSU e-mail.
Note: Requests for exemption for Autumn term will not be reviewed until the beginning of August.