The health fee is REQUIRED of all regularly enrolled students regardless of the number of units enrolled or class level.

While most student health needs can be met in the Health Center, on occasion a student may require referral for more sophisticated evaluation by a specialist, be hospitalized, or be referred for further laboratory or radiological testing beyond the capabilities of the Health Center. In such circumstances, the student must bear the full cost of such services.

No student is required to accept a referral. Furthermore, the student has the right to select the specialist or health facility for referral. If the student does not want a referral, our Health Center staff will attempt to address the student's needs. Nevertheless, the student-patient must accept full responsibility for any outcome that results from proceeding against medical advice. The Health Center staff has no resources to underwrite such costs.

All nursing assessment of illness and/or injury and psychological counseling needed during times when the Health Center is closed are the responsibility of the student. Medical emergencies may cause extreme hardship for students and their parents unless there is adequate insurance protection. For that reason, the Health Center recommends supplemental health insurance.

All costs for nursing assessment of illness and/or injury, referral to medical providers and community resources or testing within the Health Center which may accrue are payable at the time the services are rendered. Normally, charges not paid are referred to the Cashier's Office where a hold is placed on the student's records. Once such an action has been placed, registration and release of transcripts or other matters relating to the academic record of the student will not be possible until the monies owed are paid.