text: what's the best type of insurance for a college student?   it depends on what type of insurance you're looking for. i guessing in this case you mean medical insurance. there are a ton of medical insurance providers and basically what it comes down to is what you need that service to provide. many colleges provide medical insurance to the students who need it, ask your college what services  there insurance provides and where they are covered. for a list of insurance providers look at the links below. there is a link specifically for stundents.