Student Health Insurance


The Student Health Center does not require insurance to be seen. The only insurance billed by the SHC is the plan offered through the university which is an Aetna PPO Student Health Plan. All students who pay the per semester medical services fee have access to the Student Health Center with no co-pays or office visit fee.

In order to be eligible:

  • Undergraduate students must be taking a minimum of 9 credit hours during the spring or fall, and a minimum of 6 credit hours during the summer.
  • Graduate students must be taking a minimum of 6 credit hours during the spring or fall, and a minimum of 3 credit hours during the summer.
  • Students taking only classes online must take a minimum of 9 credit hours to be eligible.

Additional benefits of Aetna PPO Student Health Plan:

  • Access to Medical and Mental Health Telemedicine Services at no additional cost.
  • Coverage when traveling.
  • Academic Emergency Services.

Aetna PPO Student Health Plan covers 100% of medical expenses at the Student Health Center

To enroll in the Aetna PPO Student Health Plan click here. For more information, contact us at (936) 294-2549


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