Health Insurance
Are undocumented and DACAmented students eligible for International Student/Scholar Health Insurance (IHI)?
No. Internationals students with an F-1 or J-1 visa issued by U-M Ann Arbor are required to have health insurance coverage while at the university. Since undocumented and DACAmented students do not have an F-1 or J-1 visa, they are not eligible for the U-M International Health Insurance (IHI) plan.
If I am offered a GSSA , GSI, or GSRA appointment, am I eligible for GradCare without a social security number (SSN)?
Yes. Students need to complete the regular enrollment process through Wolverine Access within the first 30 days of the appointment. You can also add eligible dependents who do not have a SSN to your health insurance during the enrollment process.
U-M Questions and Support
Does the University of Michigan have designated contacts for DACAmented or undocumented students if I have questions?
School of Social Work
- Erin Zimmer, Associate Director of Student Services
- Michelle Gorton, Office Manager for Student Services
Office of Financial Aid
- Krissy Bhaumik, Associate Director
Rackham Graduate School
- Monique Washington, Director of Graduate School Admissions
Residency Office
- Janet Cruz, Residency Classification Coordinator
U-M Office of Academic Multicultural Initiatives
- Hector Galvan, Program Manager
Eligibility
Are undocumented or DACAmented students eligible to apply to the Online MSW program?
Yes. The student must reside within the U.S. and meet criteria for one of the following paths:
- Advanced Standing (you earned a BSW degree with a 3.5 GPA or higher)
- Social Work Essentials
- U-M Sociology and Social Work
- UM-Dearborn Human Services and Social Work