International Student-Athlete Transcript Evaluation
SPANTRAN
SpanTran is our recommended international transcript evaluation service. They have created a custom application for U.S. Sports Scholarships clients like you that will make sure you select the right kind of evaluation at a discounted rate (10% off standard prices). Their Course-by-Course analysis will be $170 instead of $190 and the General analysis $85 instead of $95.
Additional Costs to Consider
The following are a list of costs that are not included within U.S Sports Scholarships’ service fee that may be worth consideration. Please note, that not all costs will necessarily be applicable to you:
| ITEM | APPROXIMATE COSTS |
|---|---|
| Flights to the USA | ~ £500 (per year) |
| The SAT Exam | ~ £100 (one-off) |
| F1 Student Visa | ~ £300 (one-off) |
| Health / Travel Insurance | ~ £350 (per year) |
| NCAA or NAIA Eligibility | ~ £115 (one-off) |
| Transcript Evaluation (WES) | ~ £120 (one-off) |
| TOEFL *(for non-UK nationals) | £150 (one-off) |
| Tuition & Fees *(if on partial scholarship) | £TBC |
Additional Info
Claim: A claim is sent if an accident occurs. You can do this by hand or online. You usually need to submit receipts, reports, and photos with this.
Premium: This is what you pay every month—or every six months—to have insurance. It’s like a Netflix subscription. But WAY less fun.
Deductible: This is a predetermined amount that YOU must pay BEFORE insurance begins paying IF you have a problem. This can range significantly and will impact your premiums; the higher your deductible, the lower your monthly costs generally are. The deductible is the maximum amount you will have to pay in a year before insurance kicks in.
Co-Insurance: Beyond your deductible, your plan might include co-insurance payments, which is a percentage of what you’ll be charged after your deductible is reached/exceeded. This is typically a percentage, like 10%.
Co-payment or co-pay: This is a fixed amount that you’ll have to pay the doctor when services are rendered.
In and out of network: When you have health insurance in the United States, it will likely fall in one of two categories—HMO (Health Maintenance Organisations) or PPO (Preferred Provider Organisation). This means different rates for services depending on if procedures are performed by certain individuals who are in or out of network.
Other international student athlete insurance tips:
Don’t delay. Coordinate your health insurance in advance of setting foot in the United States as an international student. While you might not need insurance coverage from day one of your arrival, you will need it during your actual studies or once the semester begins. Consider buying short-term health insurance for international students on OPT to right any gaps in your coverage as an F1 student.
Double check your school’s requirements. The institution you’re studying at in the USA might have additional health insurance requirements, like waivers. Double check with your campus advisor or guidance councellor to ensure no document is left un-submitted!
Make sure you remain eligible. Some insurance providers will have unique eligibility qualifications, like a requirement that you attend classes for a set number of hours each week. If you’re not able to follow through with these, don’t pay for that insurance. It won’t work!
Review the cancellation policy with someone more knowledgeable than you. We get that you’re a bright student, but legal jargon can be tough to understand—even for native English speakers. Walk through the cancellation policy with your advisor or education consultant so you’re aware of any red flags.