Important Health Insurance Information
All Students
State law requires that every UMass Lowell student complete a Health Insurance Coverage Selection Form upon entering the University and each academic year thereafter. The form and more information can be found on the found on the Waive or Enroll in Health Insurance page. Students covered under another health insurance policy (under a parent/guardian, spouse or self) may waive the Health Fee by logging into the Student Information System (SiS).
International Students
UMass Lowell requires that all International Students be enrolled in the University Student Health Insurance Plan. For more information regarding International Student Health Insurance Requirements or Rules for Maintaining Status, visit the International Student & Scholars office.
If you are covered by an embassy-sponsored health insurance plan and provide the Bursar's Office with your financial guarantee prior to the waiver deadline, you will not be enrolled in the Student Health Insurance Plan.
Additional Fees for Full-Time and Part-Time Undergraduate Students
The fees listed below may be applied to your account total depending on your individual status or courses enrolled in. For a more detailed description of these fees, please refer to the charge descriptions.
Estimated Fees* ($U.S.) for the 2024-2025 Academic Year
College & Department Fees
| Description | Per Semester Cost | Annual Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Art Fee | $350 | $700 |
| College of Education Fee | $150 | $300 |
| Francis College of Engineering Fee | $475 | $950 |
| Honors College Fee | $200 | $400 |
| Kennedy College of Sciences Fee | $425 | $850 |
| Manning School of Business Fee | $350 | $700 |
| Music Fee | $350 | $700 |
| Solomont School of Nursing Fee | $500 | $1,000 |
| Zuckerberg College of Health Sciences Fee | $350 | $700 |
Health Insurance Fee
Learn more about the Health Insurance Fee on the Waivable Fees webpage.
Students are required by Massachusetts State Law to have health insurance.
| Description | Charge |
|---|---|
| Full Year (August 1 – July 31) | $2,636 |
| Fall Plan (August 1 – December 31) | $1,113 |
| Spring Plan (January 1 – July 31) | $1,548 |
| Summer Plan (May 16 – July 31) | $678 |
Other Fees
Learn more about other fees on the Fee descriptions webpage.
| Description | Per Semester Cost | Annual Cost |
|---|---|---|
| International Student Fee (Billed to International students) | $500 | $1000 |
| Study Abroad Fee (Billed to students who enroll on partner-led programs earning credits abroad approved for transfer) | $300 | $600 |
*These prices are subject to change by vote of the UMass Board of Trustees.
For the latest course information please visit the UMass Lowell Academic Catalog.