Summer 2026 Insurance Agreement

The international health insurance mandate must be fulfilled by international students (all visa types). Therefore, all international students are automatically placed on a SI hold. To permit registration you must complete/submit this form.

To release the SI hold and be able to register during your scheduled date/time for Summer 2026, indicate how you intend to satisfy the mandate for Summer 2026 by completing/submitting this online form.

Please note: The USF Sponsored Student health insurance (SHIP) premium will automatically post to Student Self Service when the hold is released pending the outcome of the option you choose below.

You must be in full compliance no later than May 18, 2026 (specifics are listed by the selected option)

Student ID Number

Please include U before the number

Full Name

First NameLast Name

Birth Date

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E-mail

Phone Number

Area CodePhone Number

To release SI hold, select applicable button:

I am electing the USF Sponsored SHIP underwritten by Aetna Student Health for the 2025-2026 academic year (effective 05/01/26 to 08/16/26). Please select one of the options listed.

Select Sponsoring Department

To be eligible for the Summer GA insurance subsidy program, I understand that I must meet the following:

I understand the following next steps:

1) I must successfully complete the pre-boarding process andreceived job offer letter. 2)Monitor your emails starting on April 20, 2026, for an email from info4students@mycare26.com. It will be sent once HR shows that you are working as an eligible GA/RA./TA. 3) Click on the link in the email toactivate account and enroll for the GA/RA/TA Subsidy program by May 18, 2026. Already have a Care26.com account? Just log in or reset password if forgotten..

I am electing to waive/opt out of the USF SponsoredSHIP and will provide proof of an adequate alternative health insurance policyfor the 2025-2026 academic year (05/01/26-8/16/26). I understand that I mustmaintain continuous coverage and will be held responsible for the Summerpremium of $1,040.00 until my alternative coverage is validated.

Select your visa status to review next steps. You must upload proof of your alternative policy to Academic Health Plans (AHP) student portal, Care26.com between April 20, 2026, and May 18, 2026

F/J visa holder: (1) Monitor your emails starting on April 20st for an email frominfo4students@mycare26.com. It will be sent 3-5 days after this formis submitted. Click on the link provided to activate yourCare26.com account. Already have a Care26.com account? Just log in or resetpassword if forgotten. (2) Have your health insurance company completethe USF Insurance Compliance form and upload it to your Care26.com accountwith a copy of the front and back of your insurance card. (3) Allow 2-3 weeksfor review/determination. Both AHP and USF must approve your policy before yourStudent Self Service account is updated and the premium fee removed. Remember,returning students cannot have a gap in coveragenon-F/J visa holder: (1)Monitor your emails starting on April 20th for an email frominfo4students@mycare26.com. It will be sent 3-5 days after this formis submitted. Click on the link provided to activate yourCare26.com account. Already have a Care26.com account? Just log in orreset password if forgotten. (2) Upload a copy of the front and back of yourinsurance card. (3) Allow 2-3 weeks for review/determination. Both AHP and USFmust approve your policy before your Student Self Service account is updatedand the premium fee removed.

Waiver/Opting out document submission dates are from April 20, 2026 - May 18, 2026, and I understand the following:

I understand that I will need to provide my current financial guarantee or scholarship award letter, as well as a copy of the front and back of my health insurance card. I will select my sponsoring organization from the menu below.

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