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Office of International Student Services Newsletter |
| Week of December 14th 2004 |
Volume II, Number 14 |
| In
This Issue
· Spring
2005 Health Insurance Information
· More
H-1B Visas are Available - Expenses Increase
Upcoming Events
· Dec
14-17 - Final Meltdown
Interesting Articles
· Latin American World Cultures Day Personal Ads
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Spring
2005 Health Insurance Information
All F-1 and J-1 visa students are required to enroll in the St. Thomas health insurance plan while attending St. Thomas. All F-1 and J-1 visa students will be charged the insurance fee of $372.50 for the Spring Semester. There are very limited reasons to waive this mandatory insurance for F-1 and J-1 visa students. Students who intend to waive this insurance must do so by February 18, 2005. For more instructions, please visit our website at http://www.stthomas.edu and click on "Health Insurance Information and Waiver Form." Supplementary Health Insurance Information:
Dependents (Spouse and Children):
See the following website: http://www.stthomas.edu/oiss/
for insurance information and rates for dependents (spouse and
children). If you
intend to purchase optional dependent insurance coverage, you must
sign-up during the enrollment period (before February
18, 2005).
Intercollegiate Sports Coverage:
F-1 and J-1 students who play intercollegiate sports at St.
Thomas must purchase the Intercollegiate Sports Coverage ($275
per person) during
the enrollment period (before December
29, 2004) in order to have insurance coverage during
intercollegiate sports games and practices
starting January 1, 2005.
During OPT or Academic Training:
F-1 and J-1 visa students who are on OPT (F-1 students) or
Academic Training (J-1 students) have
the option to purchase this insurance policy by contacting
OISS. Students on OPT will
NOT automatically be charged for this insurance, they must contact
OISS before February 18, 2005 to sign up for this insurance for
the Spring Semester.
Plan Ahead: OISS & University of St. Thomas closed on Dec 23, 24, 30, 31 OISS and the University offices will be closed for 4 days during the winter holiday season: |