SHP Costs & Dates (2026-27)
SHP Student Costs, Dates & Billing
SHP insurance costs $4,092 for 12 months of coverage. Although that averages $341 per month, SHP is not billed monthly. Instead, the cost is billed by term, with the total amount for each term based on your coverage dates.
| Student Scenario | Coverage Dates | Fall Bursar Bill | Spring Bursar Bill |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2026 Graduates | 7/1/2026 - 8/31/2027 | $682 (two months of coverage, billed to summer term) | N/A |
| Fall 2026 New Students | 8/1/2026 - 6/30/2027 | $1,705 (five months of coverage) | $2,046 (six months of coverage) |
| Fall 2026 Returning Students (including students starting Summer 2026) and all Fully-funded Graduate Students | 7/1/2026 - 6/30/2027 | $2,046 (six months of coverage) | $2,046 (six months of coverage) |
| Spring 2027 New Students & Students Returning From Leave | 1/1/2026 - 6/30/2027 | N/A | $2,046 (six months of coverage) |
SHP Dependent Costs, Dates & Billing
Dependent coverage is paid by credit card, debit card, or ACH transfer and cannot be bursar billed.
| Dependent Coverage Type(s) | July Start (7/1/2026 - 6/30/2027) | August Start (8/1/2026 - 6/30/2027) |
|---|---|---|
| Spouse/Domestic Partner | $4,092 (twelve months of coverage, billed in two semester-based payments) | $3,751 (eleven months of coverage, billed in two semester-based payments) |
| One Child | $4,092 (twelve months of coverage, billed in two semester-based payments) | $3,751 (eleven months of coverage, billed in two semester-based payments) |
| Two or More Children | $8,184 (twelve months of coverage, billed in two semester-based payments) | $7,502 (eleven months of coverage, billed in two semester-based payments) |
SHP Continuation of Coverage Costs & Dates *
| Student Scenario | Dates of Continuation of Coverage | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Coverage ending August 31, 2026 (with summer credits) | 9/1/2026 - 11/30/2026 | $1,023 (Three months of coverage) |
| Coverage ending June 30, 2026 (without summer credits) | 7/1/2026 - 9/30/2026 | $1,023 (Three months of coverage) |
| Coverage ending December 31, 2026 | 1/1/2027 - 3/31/2027 | $1,023 (Three months of coverage) |
| Coverage ending June 30, 2027 | 7/1/2027 - 9/30/2027 | TBA |
*Looking for continuation deadlines and costs for coverage that ends on June 30, 2026? Please visit the 2025–26 SHP Costs & Dates page, which has the information for that coverage period
For more information, see our Continuation of SHP Options for Recent Graduates page.