Cost & Coverage Dates
View important information cost and coverage dates as well as supplemental information, including Cardinal Care Subsidy for Graduate Student.
2023-2024 and 2024-2025 Academic Year
The annual cost for Cardinal Care for the 2023-2024 academic year is $7,128 and will post to student accounts over Autumn/Winter/Spring in the amount of $2,376. The annual plan, which runs from September 1 through August 31 (for students who enter in Autumn), includes coverage in Summer Quarter (whether you are registered that quarter or not).
The annual cost for Cardinal Care for the 2024-2025 academic year is $7,620 and will post to student accounts over Autumn/Winter/Spring in the amount of $2,540. The annual plan, which runs from September 1 through August 31 (for students who enter in Autumn), includes coverage in Summer Quarter (whether you are registered that quarter or not).
The 2023-2024 and 2024-2025 Cost and Coverage Charts (includes graduate subsidy) provides information about the charges you will see on your university bill, as well as other important details, by quarter, based on when your enrollment begins at Stanford.
- Cardinal Care Cost and Coverage Chart 2023-24, Access document
- Cardinal Care Cost and Coverage Chart 2024-2025, Access document
Cardinal Care Subsidy for Graduate Students
The Financial Aid Office administers an automatic University-wide subsidy program for Graduate students. If you have questions regarding the Cardinal Care subsidy, please contact the Financial Aid Office.