Waive the ISU SSHIP Medical Insurance

Iowa State University SSHIP waivers are processed through our partner Academic Health Plans (AHP).

In some cases, a waiver will need to be entered EVERY semester you are enrolled with ISU.

FALL 2025 Waiver Applications Deadline (August 1, 2025 - September 25, 2025) has PASSED

Spring 2026 Waiver Applications will be accepted starting January 1, 2026 - February 21, 2026

PLEASE ALLOW 1-2 WEEKS FOR YOUR WAIVER TO BE PROCESSED AND REFUNDS TO BE MADE

Waivers for OPT, Graduate Assistants, or Newly Arrived in the U.S. will be HONORED for 31 days after the day of hire or arrival. If you fall into one of these categories, please email isusship@iastate.edu so we can open up your waiver portal. 

International Students

 ISU requires nonimmigrant international students and their dependents to purchase and maintain coverage through the ISU health insurance plan for the duration of their tenure at the university. There are select situations where we will allow a waiver. 

Domestic Graduate Assistants

All Graduate Assistants are enrolled into the ISU SSHIP Medical coverage. Some Domestic Graduate Assistants can waive the medical coverage if they meet the criteria.

Domestic Undergraduate and Graduate Students

Domestic Undergraduate Students and Domestic Graduate Students without an Assistantship are not required to be on the ISU SSHIP. No waivers are required to deny medical coverage. 

Completed waiver form AND all supporting documentation can be submitted by clicking the link below:

Iowa State University Waivers

Within 31 days of the new semester or your arrival at ISU.

Through our new waiver process with Academic Health Plans (AHP), students will be required to submit documentation (waive) at the beginning of each semester (August & January). 

Students will receive an email from Academic Health Plans throughout the waiver process. Students should check their Iowa State email regularly for processing updates on their waiver application. 

Credits to your U-Bill will be completed one to two weeks after the student receives the waiver approval e-mail from Academic Health Plans.