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Foreign Student Handbook

 MARYKNOLL INSTITUTE OF AFRICAN STUDIES
OF SAINT MARY'S UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA
AND TANGAZA COLLEGE, NAIROBI

2006

APPENDIX D


INDEX


STUDENT I.D. AND INSURANCE

Q. WHAT DOES ISIC STAND FOR?

A. International Student Identity Card

Q. HOW DOES IT DIFFER FROM MY REGULAR COLLEGE I.D.?

A. The International Student I.D. Card is internationally recognized as proof of student status and entitles you to hundreds of benefits all over the world.

Q. WHO IS ELIGIBLE?

A. Anyone aged 12 years and up, enrolled in a program of study leading to a diploma or a degree at an accredited secondary or post-secondary educational institution during the current academic year.

Q. WHAT BENEFITS DOES IT OFFER?

A. Holders of the International Student I.D. Card are automatically covered by a basic accident/sickness insurance package. This is valid from the date the card is purchased to the date it expires and may be used anywhere the cardholder travels outside the continental U.S.

The major benefits worldwide include domestic and international travel discounts by air, rail, bus and ferry; discounts on accommodations and shopping; reduced or free admission to museums, theaters, cinemas and other places of interest.

Q. WHERE CAN I OBTAIN THESE BENEFITS?

A. Each purchaser of the International Student I.D. Card receives the annually revised I.D. Discount Guide which lists all the major discounts available worldwide. It also lists the names and addresses of the offices that you can contact for assistance as you travel around the world. Remember always show your International Student I.D. Card before purchasing anything to get a discount.

Q. HOW LONG IS THE INTER-NATIONAL STUDENT I.D. CARD VALID?

A. The International Student I.D. Card is valid for 16 months, from September 1 through December 31 of the following year.

Q. HOW MUCH DOES IT COST?

A. The International Student I.D. Card costs $10.

Q. HOW DO I APPLY?

A. Provide:

1. Proof of student status.
a) Letter from registrar or dean (with school seal) stating you are enrolled in an accredited institution and working toward a diploma or degree during the current academic year
    ~ or ~
b) Clear photocopy of transcript or grades
    ~ or ~
c) Bursar's receipt indicating FULL payment

2. One photo (1½" x 2")
(print your name in pencil on the back of the photo)

3. I.D. Card fee, $10
(only certified check or money order payable to CIEE)

Q. HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO PROCESS?

A. Allow 2-3 weeks if you apply by mail. In-person applications are processed immediately.


Q. WHERE CAN I GET THE INTERNATIONAL STUDENT I.D. CARD?

A. The Council on International Educational Exchange currently has a network of over 400 campus issuing offices across the U.S. For the location of your nearest International Student I.D. Card campus issuing office contact: Council on International Educational Exchange, 205 East 42nd Street New York, NY 10017, (212) 661-1414, or apply directly to the Council by mail using the application form on the reverse side.


COVERAGE A: BASIC TRIP-SAFE ACCIDENT AND LIMITED SICKNESS

ACCIDENTAL DEATH AND DISMEMBERMENT

$25,000.00
Coverage for accidental loss of life, limb or sight if you are riding solely as a passenger on an Air Conveyance licensed for the transportation of passengers for hire.

$1,000.00
24 hour. all risk Coverage for accidental loss of life, limb or sight.

ACCIDENT MEDICAL EXPENSE $2,000.00 Maximum Amount

Benefits will be paid for actual covered medical expenses, if your injuries require medical care or services within 26 weeks of the date of the accident, up to a maximum of $2,000.00 for any one accident. If you are also an International Student Identity Card holder covered under Master Policy # 901 26 68 issued to CIEE then benefits will be paid by this Trip-Sate Insurance only after the maximum under Policy # 901 26 68 has been paid.

SICKNESS HOSPITAL BENEFIT $100.00 Daily Benefit

If you are confined in a General Hospital as a registered patient because of a sickness contracted during the time of this insurance, a £100.00 Daily Benefit will be paid up to a maximum of 60 days. Any sickness for which medical or surgical treatment was received 3 months prior to the term of this insurance will not be covered.

COVERAGE B: BAGGAGE/PERSONAL EFFECTS $300.00 Maximum Amount

You will be reimbursed, up to the maximum, for loss, theft or direct physical damage to baggage and personal effects The baggage and personal effects must be owned by and accompanying you during your trip. The amount paid will be the lesser of: 1) actual cash value at the time of loss, less depreciation as determined: or 2) the cost of repair or replacement.

COVERAGE C: EMERGENCY EVACUATION $10,000.00 Maximum Amount
REPATRIATION OF REMAINS $1,000.00 Maximum Amount

Emergency Evacuation benefits will be paid for covered expenses incurred up to the maximum, if due to injury or sickness you must be evacuated for medical treatment to the closest, most appropriate medical facility or, if warranted, be brought back to the United States or Canada (where you reside). An Emergency Evacuation must be ordered by a Physician. Benefits will also be paid for reasonable covered expenses for Repatriation of Remains home to the United States or Canada, not to exceed the maximum.

COVERAGE D: TRIP CANCELLATION/INTERRUPTION $500.00 or $1,000.00 Maximum Amount

The plan will pay a benefit, up to the amount selected, for cancellation charges imposed, the extra fare to return home or resume your trip and the cost of unused non-refundable air, sea or land arrangements if your injury, sickness or death, or that of a member of your family, causes you to cancel or interrupt your trip. -

COVERAGE E: 24-HOUR TRAVEL ASSISTANCE SERVICE

The 24Hour Travel Assistance Service will help in locating medical care and making arrangements to have the insurance plan pay for hospital bills; locate an attorney or bondsman in the event of legal difficulties: arrange emergency evacuations including transportation and treatment enroute; and assist in the replacement of stolen passports and tickets; relay emergency communications: provide predepurture information and other general assistance in problems or questions.


PROPERTY INSURANCE

(SAMPLE FOR YOUR INFORMATION ONLY)

Aon Risk Services

Writer's Direct Dial: 410-783-5043

Writer's Direct Fax: 410-783-5241

GLOBAL-PAK- Individual Plan
(previously Travel-Pak® or World-Pak®)

Certificate: 

Expiring: 

Dear

Good news! We are now in a position to offer you our new Global-Pak policy. Global-Pak is a new plan providing the coverage you need in these volatile times - worldwide. Global-Pak mirrors the basic coverage on the expiring Travel-Pak® or World-Pak® policy and provides enhancements in terms and conditions; broadened medical payments to others; additional living expenses; provisions for monies, securities and valuable papers; defense costs; and broadened leaseholders liability. All this at the same low rate and in some cases lower, than you experienced on your previous Plan!

The Global-Pak Plan provides the following additional Coverage Options:

  • Excess Liability limits in the amount of $1,000,000

  • Transit Option via Transit-Pak

  • Personal Medical/Legal Assistance Plan

  • Accidental Death & Dismemberment

  • Primary Automobile Coverage

  • Kidnap/Ransom and Extortion Coverage

A brief coverage description is contained on the attached "Summary". You must purchase the basic In-Residence Coverage in order to take advantage of the Optional Coverages listed above. These options carry an additional premium and require completion of the applicable form.

This is a new program, therefore, you must complete the application. This application is more detailed for your benefit in the event of a loss. Return only those portions of the application for which you desire coverage along with your check (US$ - drawn on a US Bank) made payable to Aon Risk Services, Inc. A self-addressed return envelope is provided for your convenience. You will be sent a certificate of insurance along with a service change form and claim form for your use during the policy term. (Note: This application is also available via e-mail with formulas for calculation predetermined. Please advise immediately if you wish to complete the application in this manner).

Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to telephone directly. 

Aon Risk Services, Inc.

111 Market Place Baltimore, Maryland 21202 tel: (410) 547-2800. fax: (410) 547-2914

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