International Student Services

Office Hours:

Our office hours are from Monday to Friday, 8:30am-5:30pm.

Contact Information:

• Main Phone: (626) 350 – 1500
• Email: [email protected] 
• Ray Porras, DSO
  [email protected]
  (626)350-1500 ext. 126
• Sandy Chou, Admissions DSO
  [email protected]
  (626)350-1500 ext. 109
• Elizabeth Vargas, Admissions DSO
  [email protected]
  (626)350-1500 ext. 129
  

International applicants are required to have health insurance while attending CIAM. Health and accident insurance does not cover all medical expenses. In general, it covers the higher costs that result from accidents and serious illness. You may purchase the health insurance either in your home country prior to your travel, or after you arrive in the U.S. Please consider your options carefully, contact the International Student Services if you have any questions at [email protected].

If you choose to purchase International Student Insurance, the minimum coverage must provide:

• Medical benefits of at least $100,000 per accident or illness per policy year
• Repatriation of remains in the amount of $25,000
• Medical evacuation to your home country in the amount of $50,000

CIAM has provided the following online resources to better assist you in your search for your insurance needs. These resources are provided for your consideration and are in no way affiliated with the school. You may visit the website or call to speak to a representative.

• Compass Benefits Group:
• www.compassstudenthealthinsurance.com
• or 1-800-767-0169
• Tokio Marine HCC
• www.hccmis.com/index.php
• Or 1-800-605-2282
• HTH Worldwide
• www.hthstudents.com
• Or 1-888-243-2358
• ISO Insurance
• www.isoa.org
• Or 1-800-244-1180
• International Student Insurance
• https://www.internationalstudentinsurance.com/schools/ciam.php
• Or 1-877-758-4391

If you have been employed and will be employed during your study at CIAM on CPT, please provide proof of the health insurance sponsored by your employer confirming that you have at least the equivalent minimum coverage as stated above.