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Tuition Refund Plan

This summary provides highlights of the plan. Details are available online or in brochures.  

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Why buy this insurance plan?   The cost of education today is a substantial investment. Students and parents may face significant financial loss if students are unable to complete a term due to illness (physical or psychological). This plan may be especially useful if students have a health condition that could compromise their ability to complete a term.

This plan:

  • Significantly extends and enhances the University's published withdrawal policy.
  • Provides funds that can help to pay back loans, grants and scholarships.
  • Is offered by A.W.G. Dewar, Inc., a private insurance carrier, and originated in 1930 to protect the financial investment of students and parents in education.
  • Is available at over 1100 schools throughout North America.

Eligibility:  All registered students at the University of Michigan (Ann Arbor and Dearborn campuses) may purchase the plan for the current school year. It may be available on the Flint Campus at a later date.

Benefits and documentation:   The plan refunds 85% of the insured term's tuition, mandatory fees (excluding required health insurance for international students), and Ann Arbor campus only University Housing fees (room and board), less any refund or credit due from the University, if students withdraw from the University due to physical or psychological reasons.

For injury or sickness withdrawals, a licensed physician must provide a written statement that a physical condition is the reason for withdrawal.

For psychological/emotional withdrawals, a licensed doctor must provide a written statement that a psychological/emotional condition is the reason for withdrawal. Diagnosis must be classified in accordance with the American Psychiatric Associations's Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSMV-IV).

In both cases above, a "complete withdrawal" from the University is required. This means that the student will not be able to complete the term and will not receive any academic credit because of injury or sickness. This coverage does not apply if students drop classes and do not completely withdraw for the term. A written statement from a doctor certifying the injury or sickness and college verification will be required.

See withdrawal information:

Exclusions (what this plan does not cover):

  • War or any act of war, declared or undeclared
  • Terrorism
  • Taking part in a riot
  • Failure to attend classes for any reason other than injury or sickness
  • Withdrawal when credit was received for an incomplete term
  • Nuclear reaction, nuclear radiation or radioactive contamination

Coverage periods:  The Tuition Refund Plan covers a full term from first to last day of classes, less any monies refunded by the University based on date of withdrawal. Ann Arbor campus only University Housing reimbursement is based on authorized move-out date.

Coverage can be purchased for a year or a single term. If you purchase coverage for a full year but for any reason the student does not return for subsequent terms, notify the insurance company and any unused premium will be refunded.

Costs will be set in July of each year. Estimated costs range $104-$360 per academic year (Fall and Winter semesters) and depend on actual tuition and housing costs on each campus, graduate/undergraduate status, and resident/non-resident status. See Dewar website for costs (select University of Michigan and Ann Arbor or Dearborn campus).

How to apply: You can apply either online at A.W.G. Dewar, Inc. (select University of Michigan) or via paper applications that will be sent to each incoming student at Ann Arbor and Dearborn campuses in August.

Applications must be postmarked by the following dates in order to begin coverage, and no application will be accepted after these dates:

Term: Fall Winter Spring Spring/
Summer		 Summer
Purchase Deadline: September 10 January 10 May 10 May 10 July 10

Payment must be submitted at the time of application.

Claims should be reported within 30 days from occurrence or as soon as it is reasonably possible.

Claim forms with full instructions are available online at A.W.G. Dewar, Inc., at the UM-Ann Arbor Office of the Registrar, UM-Dearborn Office of Registration & Records and UHS Managed Care/Student Insurance Office.

The student's doctor should complete the medical form.

Benefit payment will be made to the University to be credited to the student's account. UM grants or scholarships will be credited back to the University. Benefits not required to settle the student's account with the University will be refunded to the student through the University.

Tuition Refund Insurance Committee (TRIC) serves as representatives for the students of the UM’s Ann Arbor and Dearborn campuses, providing ongoing oversight for an affordable, yet adequate tuition refund insurance plan. For more information, see Tuition Refund Insurance Committee.

Further information:

A.W.G. Dewar, Inc.
Four Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02169
Phone 617-774-1555
Email trp@dewarinsurance.com
Information, online applications, and claim forms (choose University of Michigan)

UHS Managed Care/Student Insurance Office
Phone 734-764-5182 or toll-free 866-368-0002
Email UHS-mancare-stuins@med.umich.edu
Information, applications and claim forms

UM-Ann Arbor Office of the Registrar
500 South State Street
Brochures and claim forms
Full Term Tuition and Fees
How to Withdraw from a Term

UM-Dearborn Office of Registration & Records
4901 Evergreen Road
1169 University Center
Dearborn, MI 48128
Phone 313-583-6500; Fax 313-593-5697
Brochures and claim forms
Withdrawing from Term
Tuition and Fees

Additionally, brochures can be found on the Ann Arbor campus at:

  • Campus Information Centers
  • Michigan Union
  • Pierpont Commons