Graduate School Applications Increase for International Students

Posted on Monday, May 23rd, 2011 at 3:56 pm

Are you an international student interested in studying in the United States? You are not alone – many students dream of studying overseas with the hopes that they will have an international education that will make them competitive in today’s difficult job market! Current statistics are out and reveal that many more international students this year have applied to graduate programs compared to years prior. In fact, according to current data, there has been a 9% increase in the number of graduate student applicants.

If you are one of these students preparing yourself to enter graduate school in the United States, you will want to purchase an graduate international student insurance that will cover you will outside your home country. Our Student Secure plan has been specifically designed to cover you outside your home country while studying in the US. Coverage is geared to cover you for illness and injuries including for doctor visits, hospitalization, prescription medication, repatriation, emergency medical evacuation, and much more! Our graduation international student insurance plan is designed to cover you in case the unexpected happens providing you with a 24-hour toll-free assistance phone number should you need immediate help.

Most graduate schools recommend that you have an insurance plan in place before arriving to the United States. This is because the health care cost can add up quickly should you need emergency care in the United States. Plan in advance and contact your school to see if they have a graduate international student insurance plan in place. Some schools leave students on their own to purchase private insurance, others have a required plan, and some graduate schools will let students waive their plan if they find a comprehensive insurance plan that will meet their listed guidelines.

Contact our offices today to see if our graduate international student insurance plan will work for you. We have licensed insurance agents standing by to assist you with any questions you have about the best insurance options for you.

Posted by Jennifer Frankel

Jennifer is the International Director at International Student Insurance. Jennifer is a graduate of the University of Florida where she holds a Masters in International Business and a Bachelors of Science in Business Administration. She has lived and worked abroad in Mexico, Chile, Costa Rica and England, and traveled extensively in South America, Europe and Asia.