Health Insurance Requirement - The recommended minimum health insurance coverage is as follow (the International Students & Scholars Office can recommend U.S. insurance providers if you’re unable to obtain the proper insurance from your home country.  You are required to have the minimum following insurance coverage PRIOR to arriving in the U.S.  The International Students & Scholars Office will request to see proof of this upon your arrival.  The U.S. Embassy may also ask to see proof when you apply for your visa.  The minimum level of health insurance is as follows:   At least $50,000 for Medical Evacuation to the home country; At least $25,000 for Repatriation of Remains; $100,000 per accident or illness; A deductible not to exceed $500 per accident or illness.
Instructions:  As a participation in the program, you are required to obtain health insurance coverage for the duration of your time in the U.S.  Students with health insurance through a parent/guardian, or on their own, are responsible for verifying with their health insurance provider if they will have coverage while in the U.S.   
Please indicate your current health insurance coverage below and complete the fields below.

Health Care and Special Needs Information


The study abroad experience is one that takes planning and preparation. It is important that health and/or special needs information is provided well in advance. The following information will remain confidential and will not affect your eligibility to participate in the study abroad program.
Are you currently receiving any medical treatment or taking prescribed medications?

Have you ever or are you currently receiving counseling or psychotherapy, or being treated for any psychological or mental conditions?

Do you have a documented learning disability?

Do you have any dietary restrictions based on doctor’s recommendations?

Communication Approval


It is important that you communicate information to your parents/guardians about the study abroad program details, academics, financial components, as well as your health and wellness arrangements that may need to be made before, during or after your time abroad. There may be circumstances where a representative of UMass Lowell needs to discuss a variety of matters with your parents or guardians. Please read the following statements and check the box regarding what information we can discuss with parents/guardians.

Emergency Contact Information