The deadline for waiving/declining student health insurance is Tuesday, August 6, 2019.
Fairfield University requires that all full-time undergraduate, graduate, and second degree nursing students maintain or purchase a health insurance policy. Under Fairfield University's "hard waiver" program, full-time undergraduate, graduate, and second degree students are automatically enrolled (and billed) each July, in the University-sponsored health insurance policy for the upcoming academic year. A charge for this policy appears on the domestic student's tuition bill. However, if the domestic student has access to comparable or better health insurance through other means (e.g. parents' coverage), and does not wish to be enrolled in the University-sponsored plan, the domestic student must complete an online waiver to provide proof of coverage. Students completing the waiver to decline the University-sponsored plan will receive a full credit on their tuition bills.
The online waiver form may be completed by following these steps:
- Log onto (student NetID and password required)
- Enter "health insurance waiver" in search tool
- Click "Student Health Insurance Waiver" icon
- Complete the form
- Click submit button on the bottom of the screen
On the Bursar page, in early July, students will be able to verify that the waiver has been successful:
- Log onto
- Search "Online Billing and Payment - Student" and select "Launch"
- Select "View Current Activity, Fall 2019"
Domestic Undergraduate Students
Students will see the initial $2,277.00 charge for the student health insurance plan. Students who have submitted the waiver will see a corresponding $2,277.00 credit. (Note: The credit may take up to two business days after the waiver is submitted to appear on the Fall 2019 activity).
Domestic Full-Time Graduate & Second Degree Nursing Students
Fairfield University requires that all full-time domestic graduate and second-degree nursing students maintain or purchase a health insurance policy. Under Fairfield University's “hard waiver” program, these students will see a charge of $3,377.00 on their tuition bill for a health insurance policy for the upcoming academic year. However, if the student has comparable or better health insurance coverage through other means (e.g. parents, spouse) and does not wish to be enrolled in the University-sponsored plan, the student must complete an online waiver to provide proof of coverage and receive a full credit for the policy on their tuition bill.
To view policy details, please visit . Domestic students coming from other geographic areas that carry HMO or network-based coverage are strongly encouraged to purchase the Fairfield University sponsored plan.
International Students
Fairfield University requires all full-time undergraduate and graduate international students to purchase the University-sponsored health insurance policy. The University enrolls each international student in its sponsored health insurance policy for the upcoming academic year. A charge for this policy appears on the student's tuition bill. International (VISA holding students) are enrolled on a mandatory basis and cannot waive coverage.
Questions? Contact Gallagher Student at (800) 397-2874 or visit their website at .
