F-1 Student Medical Insurance
Learn about F-1 visa student medical insurance, on-campus health services, mental
health resources, and walk-in urgent care facilities available to you as an international
student.
Emergencies? For life-threatening emergencies, call 9-1-1 or go to the nearest hospital.
F-1 Student Medical Insurance
All international students on an F-1 visa who are enrolled at El Camino College are required to purchase medical insurance through our college-approved carrier. The cost is $1,523 per calendar year (12 months) and is split into two payments of $761.50/6-months billed with your tuition at time of registration for each semester (fall and spring). More information about ISP student medical insurance can be found from our insurance provider's website at
How to Get Your Insurance ID Card
The insurance ID card will be emailed to your ECC student email. Visit the Student Insurance website for additional assistance.
El Camino College
Resources
Student Health Services (SHS) strives to engage, educate and empower El Camino College students in healthy behaviors through developing, implementing and supporting a wide range of wellness activities based on solid research and best practices.
It is recommended that international students first visit the campus Student Health Services for general medical care. The staff at the Health Center will provide many free services by appointment to include:
- Basic Urgent Care
- Sprains and Strains
- Common Illnesses and Infections
- Psychological Counseling and Referrals
- Physical Examinations
- Breast, Pelvic and Pap Exams
- Blood Pressure and Weight Screening
- Chiropractic Services: Every Thursday Morning
- Chlamydia/Gonorrhea/HIV Testing
- Health Education and Referrals
Location: View Campus Map
Phone: 310-660-3643
Monday: 8 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Tuesday: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Wednesday: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Thursday: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Friday: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Student Health Services is closed on weekends, holidays, and school breaks, and there are no night/weekend services.