Take a break from the books with protection in mind
Been buried in coursework and ready to bury your toes in the sand instead? We don’t blame you! The good news is this: As a student, you likely have months of summer vacation to fill, spring break, Christmas break, and study abroad programs — meaning there are many opportunities for you to travel.
With student travel insurance, you can be prepared for sudden setbacks without emptying your wallet. Yes, budget-friendly coverage can still help when you need it most — whether it’s help with reimbursement for unexpected expenses like a lost bag or support with a medical emergency.
Top benefits of our travel insurance for students’ trips
Affordable options available for students on a budget
24/7 travel assistance available for support when it matters most
Up to nine optional upgrades for customized coverage
Why would I need travel insurance for students’ vacations?
As a student, you want to focus on having fun, incredible new experiences on vacation — not on how you’ll afford unexpected costs. No matter your age and health, you’re never immune to travel mishaps — they can happen to anyone at any time. If you haven’t budgeted for common vacation incidents (like unexpected flight delays and an unanticipated doctor’s visit in another country), you’ll want to consider budgeting for travel insurance.
Student travel insurance can save your wallet from sudden expenses — which is extra handy when you’re already on a budget. What if someone steals your suitcase over spring break? Or a snowstorm cancels your flight to visit family for Christmas? At Travelex, we can reimburse you for those situations and many more. Plus, you’ll have our travel assistance team’s support 24/7 to help you sort out your trip and get back on track.
Does Travelex offer travel insurance for students with medical coverage?
Yes, we do. So, if you’re worried you’ll get sick or hurt on your trip — especially if you’re in another country — we can help. Medical costs can quickly add up when you’re traveling — and your U.S. health insurance often won’t cover you internationally.
With our student travel insurance coverage, we can help you find a nearby doctor, coordinate your medical care, and help pay for your emergency medical expenses. And if you need an emergency medical evacuation to a hospital offering the care you need, we can arrange and pay for that, too. We have your back with more than reimbursement — so you can focus on feeling better ASAP (and your loved ones can worry less as well).
If you’re a student looking for medical coverage, check out our Essential, Advantage, Ultimate, Travel Med Go, and Flight Insure Plus plans — they all offer our emergency medical expense benefit.
Want to learn more about each plan beyond medical coverage? Compare our travel insurance plans now.
Should I consider getting travel insurance for students if I’m studying abroad?
Travel insurance isn’t likely to be the first thing you think about packing when you’re preparing to study abroad, but it could be the most important thing. So, before you dive into researching the new sights to see and delicious foods to eat — or dreaming of the people you’ll meet and exciting activities you’ll be able to do — it’s a smart move to consider buying travel insurance coverage for your time studying abroad.
Why? You’ll be spending a lengthy amount of time outside of the U.S., which means you won’t have access to your usual support system if you experience crime, issues with your belongings, and health issues. When you travel with a Travelex plan, we can provide coverage for a variety of situations. And if you need help, our assistance provider is just a call away anytime from anywhere.
Good to know: Studying abroad tends to last a couple of months or more. Our plans have different maximum trip lengths, so make sure you choose a plan that insures your whole trip. Our Essential and Advantage plans can insure you for up to 30 days. If you’re studying abroad longer for up to 180 days*, our Ultimate plan is a great option.
*90 days for residents of WA.
Which Travelex plans offer travel insurance for students’ trips?
Whether you’re searching for cheap travel insurance or the most inclusive coverage, we have suitable options for student travelers.
Sticking to a budget but still want essential coverage for the important things? Our Essential plan may provide the affordable travel insurance you’re looking for. With 24/7 travel assistance included and benefits like trip cancellation, emergency medical expenses, and optional upgrades for extra coverage, you can feel good about traveling with our Essential plan.
Able to spend a little more on your travel insurance so you can have more coverage? Our Advantage plan is the next step up from Essential, and it offers higher amounts of coverage to help protect more of your trip cost and unplanned expenses.
If you want to maximize your student travel insurance for your vacation, check out our Ultimate plan. It’s our most inclusive and customizable plan, offering coverage like:
- Up to $50,000 trip cancellation
- Up to $75,000 trip interruption
- Up to $2,000 travel delay
- Up to $250,000 emergency medical
- Up to $1,000,000 emergency medical evacuation
Plus, Ultimate is our only plan that gives you eligibility for trip inconvenience, pre-existing medical conditions and coverage for trips up to 180 days long*. Along with the optional upgrades our Essential and Advantage plans offer, with Ultimate you can choose to add our cancel for any reason, additional medical, and cancel for any business reason upgrades.
*90 days for residents of WA.
What if I plan to try adventure activities on my trip?
Skiing with fellow students in Sweden or taking a surf trip to South Africa? With extra thrill comes extra risk, so it’s smart to consider adding our adventure activities upgrade to your Travelex policy. It’s available on our Essential, Advantage, Ultimate, and Travel Med Go plans.
With this upgrade, you’ll be eligible for coverage for certain activities not included in your base plan, like skiing, bungee jumping, skydiving, and scuba diving at a depth over 75 feet. So, if something goes wrong while adventuring and you need medical care, we can support you.
Does Travelex have an app?
Yes, we do. Our Travel On app gives you easy access to your coverage information and provides tap-to-call access to emergency assistance. Download it and you’ll also get crime risk ratings for your destination, contact information for local authorities, real-time safety alerts, and more. With our Travelex app, you can stay in the know — and get help — on the go as a student traveler.
How do I get Travelex’s travel insurance for students’ trips?
When you’re ready to explore your coverage options, hit the “Get quote” button below, then enter your trip destination to start your free online quote. It’s simple and straightforward to see which plans and upgrades you can choose from, which means you can be traveling with extra confidence before you know it.
