All Northwestern students who are unable to provide proof of health insurance coverage are required to enroll in the University Student Hospitalization Plan. The Health Insurance Assistance Program is designed to help alleviate the additional cost of this required coverage for undergraduate students with high demonstrated financial need. Financial aid recipients who are required to enroll in the University Student Hospitalization Plan may be eligible to receive additional financial assistance to cover the plan costs.

To be considered for this additional assistance for the 2007-08 academic year, you must have a total Estimated Family Contribution of $5000 or less as indicated on your most recent financial aid award announcement. If you feel that you qualify, please complete the Health Insurance Assistance Request Form and submit it to the Office of Financial Aid either prior to or during the fall quarter of the academic year for which you would like to be considered. (Requests submitted during winter or spring terms may also be considered, but the insurance charge is assessed during fall term.)

If your assistance request is granted, your financial aid award will be increased by the cost of the University Student Hospitalization Plan ($2,088 for 2007-08), and this credit will offset the Plan charge on your invoice. This increased assistance may be in the form of a scholarship or loan, depending upon availability of funds. Please note that any additional assistance granted is contingent upon Plan enrollment.

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