When I graduate

I am graduating this term, what will happen to my UHIP?

As a graduating student you will be eligible for a UHIP extension through Student Financial Services, however, you may also be eligible for UHIP if you are going to be working for the university. Employee UHIP is administered by Human Resources so please contact hrhelp@uwaterloo.ca for more details.

If the paperwork for your post-doc assignment is finalized before the end of April and you are eligible for UHIP through HR then you will not need to apply for the UHIP extension through SFS.

How long can I apply for extension?

Students who are graduating effective December 31 are eligible for a maximum of 6 months UHIP extension until June 30 to attend convocation and travel purposes.

Students who are graduating effective April 30 are eligible for a maximum of 4 months UHIP extension to attend convocation in June and travel purposes.

Students who are graduating effective August 31 are eligible for a maximum of 4 months UHIP extension to attend convocation in October and travel purposes.

Exchange students are eligible for a maximum of 2 months UHIP extension for travel purposes.
 

I am a graduate student and I expect to degree complete within the first three weeks of the term. What will happen to my UHIP?

If you complete your degree requirements during the first three weeks of the term, all of your charges on Quest for that term will be removed except for the UHIP charge. The UHIP charge will remain on your account and you will be enrolled in UHIP once payment is received.