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Fees and Enrollment

Who May Enroll Students are automatically enrolled in the Student Health Insurance Plan (UC SHIP), and charged a health insurance fee on their registration bill.

Eligibility for UC SHIP includes:

  • All registered undergraduate and graduate students of the Santa Barbara campus at the University of California, including registered international students

How to Enroll Registered students are automatically enrolled in UC SHIP. This fee is billed as part of students' registration fees.

Note: Students can waive enrollment with proof of comparable insurance and receive a refund for the UC SHIP fee. Waivers must be filed by the deadline.


Cost of SHIP
2012-2013
 UCSB Undergraduates
 $459 per quarter
 UCSB Graduates
 $847 per quarter
 Teacher Education Program (TEP)
 $682.08
 Freshmen Summer Start Program (FSSP)
 $211.17


Period of Coverage

2012-2013



Fall quarter - September 23, 2012 - January 6, 2013
Winter quarter - January 7, 2013 - March 31, 2013
Spring quarter -  April 1, 2013 - September 21, 2013
Continuous enrollment in UC SHIP ensures year-round coverage. The minimum period of coverage is one quarter.



Obtaining a UC SHIP Insurance Card
See How do I obtain an insurance card?
Your insurance card was sent in an email to your local address. You may also print one by accessing "The Gateway" on the homepage or you may come to Insurance Services at Student Health.

What do I do when my UC SHIP coverage ends?

See Health Coverage After Graduation

coming soon . . .