Health
All registered graduate students are automatically enrolled in the Notre Dame student insurance plan unless proof of comparable coverage with an American-based insurance company is provided. The premium of the student health insurance plan is assigned to your student account.
The Graduate School provides 50 percent subsidy of the premium cost for full-time, fully funded students who purchase the University health insurance plan. For the 2008–09 academic year, the premium cost is $1,468; thus students pay $734 annually.
For students with University coverage, the on-campus Student Health Center acts as the primary physician. More detailed information is available on the insurance section of the Health Services website.
Mental health needs are also covered under the student insurance plan. Students may access the University’s Counseling Center for both individual and group counseling.
Maternity benefits are offered to graduate students as well. Full-time degree-seeking students in their sixth year of study or less who are receiving financial aid from the Graduate School or external funds will receive a stipend equal to their normal stipend during their period of separation, for a maximum of six weeks paid by the Graduate School. Students will retain their tuition scholarships, access to on-campus medical facilities, and all other resources available to students during the entire separation period (up to six weeks). Read more
