There are many life events that can disrupt a student’s college education, but none more severe than the loss of a parent. Given the severity of such a disruption, it is startling how...
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We showcase best practices and trends used to mitigate risks.
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If your school wants to avoid difficult collections issues from student caused damage or doesn't replace stolen or damaged property, GradGuard's exclusive college renters insurance program is designed for you.
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Retention: GradGuard tuition and renters insurance products help students overcome unexpected financial losses due to medical events or property losses.
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Reputation: We enable schools to be completely transparent about institutional policies, refund polices and resident liability.
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Higher Education Loan Protection: GradGuard has deep knowledge of the student loan industry and aims to work with schools to attract students through a tuition guarantee that will pay the cost of student loans in the case a graduate is under-employed.
Tuition Continuity Plan: GradGuard has worked to create a student benefit that will enable students to pay for the entire cost of college in the unexpected death of a tuition payor / parent. The benefit is included within the cost of college, similar to how term life insurance is provided to employees.
There are many life events that can disrupt a student’s college education, but none more severe than the loss of a parent. Given the severity of such a disruption, it is startling how...
Read MoreToday it was my pleasure to join Mike Reynolds of Auburn University to present at the annual NACUBO Student Financial Services conference. It is always good to share the stage with a...
Read MoreIf you are like many college and university officials, you are facing a growing number of student withdrawals. Student withdrawals are a costly event for everyone. Institutions...
Read MoreThe best way to understand the value of GradGuard's tuition insurance to schools and college families is to hear from a customer who enrolled in the program.
Read More2018 has been a milestone year for GradGuard.
Read MoreThere are several gatherings of higher education officials that I find to be filled with essential truths.
Read MoreJust a year ago, I was pleased to announce that schools and families now have access to world-class service and valuable protections offered exclusively through GradGuard's Tuition...
Read MoreGradGuard was pleased to participate in a panel discussion at this week PDG Bursar 2018 Conference on the topic of The College Confidence Index and Transparency: Helping Students and...
Read MoreThis started as a simple post to share some insights from the 2016 NACUBO Student Financial Services Conference, held last week in Memphis, TN.
Read MoreGradGuard is pleased to participate in a panel discussion at today's PDG Student Loan 2018 Conference. John Fees, co-founder of GradGuard and Paige Lee from Allianz Global Assistance ...
Read MorePaying for college can be a challenge but thanks to a new innovative college search tool providing valuable protection for your college student is easy as ever. The average published...
Read MoreOver the years of working with more than 200 colleges and universities, we have learned that there are many higher education...
Read MoreHave you ever noticed that in life - easy stuff get's done. Making it easy for students to make good decisions is a cornerstone of a well-designed education experience. For instance, p...
Read MoreGradGuard's mission is to help protect the investment student's and their families make in a higher education. We aim publish research and bring attention to trends of vital interests to...
Read MoreThis is a big week for professionals who serve international students.
Read MoreGradGuard's mission is to help protect the investment student's and their families make in a higher education. We aim publish research and bring attention to trends of vital interests to...
Read MoreThe 2017 Survey on Student Withdawals & Refunds has revealed that nearly half of schools survyed report an increase in student medical withdrawals.
Read MoreEvery year, unexpected events happen that can often disrupt a student's education...and when they do, GradGuard's Tuition Protection Plan can help pay for the potential financial loss...
Read MoreWe are very pleased to be working with Allianz Global Assistance to help take tuition insurance to the next level. Very pleased to share this public announcement. Thanks to our...
Read MoreEvery year, unexpected events happen that can often disrupt a student's education...and when they do, GradGuard's tuition insurance can help pay for the potential financial loss...
Read MoreThe National Association of College and University Business Officers (NACUBO) recently published the first update to its Student Financial Services Policies and Procedures Report since...
Read MorePlease join Professional Development Group's education series for a webinar led by John Fees, co-founder of GradGuard and Craig Lockwood, of Tuition Management Systems as they discuss...
Read MoreAs students return to campus for the start of college, we like to remind our college and university partners to recommit to disclosing their refund policies to each student. A 2014...
Read MoreAccording to the NACUBO SFS report, as of 2013 95% of institutions surveyed offered tuition payment plans.
Read MoreThe growth in medical events that can disrupt a students education is a concern for everyone committed to increasing college completion. The data in the chart below demonstrates the trends...
Read MoreMarch is a busy month for our higher education colleagues. With the NACUBO Student Financial Services conference, NASPA's annual meeting and Ellucian Live occuring all during the same...
Read MoreNational Public Radio published this story on student loan defaults and begins with a former student who did not complete their degree due to a medical illness.
Read MoreIf you are like many college and university officials, you are facing a growing number of student withdrawals. Student withdrawals are a costly event for everyone. Institutions...
Read MoreAs colleges and universities conclude the Spring term and prepare for a new academic year, it is worthwhile to pause to evaluate the cost of student withdrawals on your campus. Clearly...
Read MoreIf your campus does not provide 100% refunds for medical withdrawals, GradGuard recommends that your institution provide notice to each student of your refund policy and also provide the...
Read MoreIt is reassuring to find so many higher education officials focused on issues related to increasing college completion rates.
Read MoreWe recently attended Texas Buc$ - a conference of the student financial services staff and bursars throughout the great state of Texas. GradGuard student benefit programs are available...
Read MoreThough student medical withdrawals are infrequent, they appear to be a growing concern for institutions and the families they serve. A 2015 survey of college officials estimated that...
Read MoreWe believe it is vital to understand the common practices of colleges and universities, which is why each year we seek to sponsor research on important topics of concern to both...
Read MoreToday it was my pleasure to join Mike Reynolds of Auburn University to present at the annual NACUBO Student Financial Services conference. It is always good to share the stage with a...
Read MoreThe best way to understand the value of GradGuard's tuition insurance to schools and college families is to hear from a customer who enrolled in the program.
Read MoreI shared this post recently with for the March edition of URMIA Insights - (University Risk Management and Insurance Association). The message, however, is important for other leaders...
Read MoreThis article appeared first in the August 2018 Campus Safety Magazine. New approaches to renters insurance programs are helping protect students and colleges from common risks, such as...
Read MoreJust a year ago, I was pleased to announce that schools and families now have access to world-class service and valuable protections offered exclusively through GradGuard's Tuition...
Read MoreGradGuard was pleased to participate in a panel discussion at this week PDG Bursar 2018 Conference on the topic of The College Confidence Index and Transparency: Helping Students and...
Read MoreThe United States Department of Fire Administration published a useful report titled "Campus Fire Fatalities in Residential Buildings" detailing the factors that are leading to...
Read MoreGradGuard is pleased to participate in a panel discussion at today's PDG Student Loan 2018 Conference. John Fees, co-founder of GradGuard and Paige Lee from Allianz Global Assistance ...
Read MoreThe ACUHOI community forum offers a robust place for housing professionals to discuss topics. Today a discussion occured regarding institutional policies for summer programs. Schools,...
Read MoreKelly Field wrote in the November 25, 2015 issue of The Chronicle of Higher Education an important article (“How Much Can Campus-Crime Reports Tell Us About Sexual Assault?”) on what...
Read MoreOver the years of working with more than 200 colleges and universities, we have learned that there are many higher education...
Read MoreRequiring students to live on campus has many benefits, but it also creates an often unforeseen risk for students and their families. In fact, published research supports this...
Read MoreHave you ever noticed that in life - easy stuff get's done. Making it easy for students to make good decisions is a cornerstone of a well-designed education experience. For instance, p...
Read MoreThis is a big week for professionals who serve international students.
Read MoreGradGuard, an authority at designing and implementing student benefit programs that help schools to attract and retain students, is pleased to announce that Wimer Alberto, Assistant...
Read MoreThe College Board indicates that more than 1,237 institutions now guarantee student housing for all freshmen with many institutions requiring students to live on campus. This requirement...
Read MoreLast week we delivered a show-case presentation with leaders in higher education enrollment management at the RuffaloNoelLevitz - 2015 National Conference on Student Recruitment,...
Read MoreDavid Leonhardt is the editor of Upshot at the New York Times and posted a useful article titled The Reality of Student Debt Is Different From the Clichés. It reminds me of the...
Read MorePlease join Professional Development Group's education series for a webinar led by John Fees, co-founder of GradGuard and Craig Lockwood, of Tuition Management Systems as they discuss...
Read MoreHave you ever noticed that in life - easy stuff get's done. Making it easy for students to make good decisions is a cornerstone of a well-designed education. For instance, placing a...
Read MoreThis is a follow-on to a LinkedIn post I created in 2014 and Titled: The Real Issue: Failing to Graduate is Costly. The statement remains even truer today. The National Center for...
Read MoreIt was great to see ACUHOI discussion regarding the value of renters insurance in their message boards / forums. These are really useful discussions and it is great to see the variety...
Read MoreWe are pleased to be attending the RuffaloNoelLevitz - 2015 National Conference on Student Recruitment, Marketing, and Retention in Boston next week. From our experience, this...
Read MoreToday it was my pleasure to join Mike Reynolds of Auburn University to present at the annual NACUBO Student Financial Services conference. It is always good to share the stage with a...
Read MoreIf you are like many college and university officials, you are facing a growing number of student withdrawals. Student withdrawals are a costly event for everyone. Institutions...
Read MoreThe best way to understand the value of GradGuard's tuition insurance to schools and college families is to hear from a customer who enrolled in the program.
Read MoreJust a year ago, I was pleased to announce that schools and families now have access to world-class service and valuable protections offered exclusively through GradGuard's Tuition...
Read MoreHave you noticed a new strategic marketing campaign created by Southwest Airlines? If not, you can check the entire campaign on their website.
Read MorePaying for college can be a challenge but thanks to a new innovative college search tool providing valuable protection for your college student is easy as ever. The average published...
Read MoreGradGuard's mission is to help protect the investment student's and their families make in a higher education. We aim publish research and bring attention to trends of vital interests to...
Read MoreThis is a big week for professionals who serve international students.
Read MoreGradGuard's mission is to help protect the investment student's and their families make in a higher education. We aim publish research and bring attention to trends of vital interests to...
Read MoreThe 2017 Survey on Student Withdawals & Refunds has revealed that nearly half of schools survyed report an increase in student medical withdrawals.
Read MoreEvery year, unexpected events happen that can often disrupt a student's education...and when they do, GradGuard's Tuition Protection Plan can help pay for the potential financial loss...
Read MoreWe are very pleased to be working with Allianz Global Assistance to help take tuition insurance to the next level. Very pleased to share this public announcement. Thanks to our...
Read MoreEvery year, unexpected events happen that can often disrupt a student's education...and when they do, GradGuard's tuition insurance can help pay for the potential financial loss...
Read MoreThe National Association of College and University Business Officers (NACUBO) recently published the first update to its Student Financial Services Policies and Procedures Report since...
Read MoreIf your institution does not provide 100% refunds to students then it is prudent to determine how your college or university can verify that the institution has disclosed its refund...
Read MoreAs students return to campus for the start of college, we like to remind our college and university partners to recommit to disclosing their refund policies to each student. A 2014...
Read MoreThe growth in medical events that can disrupt a students education is a concern for everyone committed to increasing college completion. The data in the chart below demonstrates the trends...
Read MoreIf you are like many college and university officials, you are facing a growing number of student withdrawals. Student withdrawals are a costly event for everyone. Institutions...
Read MoreAs colleges and universities conclude the Spring term and prepare for a new academic year, it is worthwhile to pause to evaluate the cost of student withdrawals on your campus. Clearly...
Read MoreIf your campus does not provide 100% refunds for medical withdrawals, GradGuard recommends that your institution provide notice to each student of your refund policy and also provide the...
Read MoreIt is reassuring to find so many higher education officials focused on issues related to increasing college completion rates.
Read MoreWe recently attended Texas Buc$ - a conference of the student financial services staff and bursars throughout the great state of Texas. GradGuard student benefit programs are available...
Read MoreThough student medical withdrawals are infrequent, they appear to be a growing concern for institutions and the families they serve. A 2015 survey of college officials estimated that...
Read MoreToday it was my pleasure to join Mike Reynolds of Auburn University to present at the annual NACUBO Student Financial Services conference. It is always good to share the stage with a...
Read MoreIf you are like many college and university officials, you are facing a growing number of student withdrawals. Student withdrawals are a costly event for everyone. Institutions...
Read MoreThere are several gatherings of higher education officials that I find to be filled with essential truths.
Read MoreHave you noticed a new strategic marketing campaign created by Southwest Airlines? If not, you can check the entire campaign on their website.
Read MoreThis started as a simple post to share some insights from the 2016 NACUBO Student Financial Services Conference, held last week in Memphis, TN.
Read MoreThis weekend, I took the time to reread Dr. Martin Luther King's Letter from a Birmingham Jail that he composed on April 16, 1963. Dr. King's letter addressed themes of social justice...
Read MoreKelly Field wrote in the November 25, 2015 issue of The Chronicle of Higher Education an important article (“How Much Can Campus-Crime Reports Tell Us About Sexual Assault?”) on what...
Read MoreOver the years of working with more than 200 colleges and universities, we have learned that there are many higher education...
Read MoreEvery year, unexpected events happen that can often disrupt a student's education...and when they do, GradGuard's Tuition Protection Plan can help pay for the potential financial loss...
Read MoreDavid Leonhardt is the editor of Upshot at the New York Times and posted a useful article titled The Reality of Student Debt Is Different From the Clichés. It reminds me of the...
Read MoreHave you ever noticed that in life - easy stuff get's done. Making it easy for students to make good decisions is a cornerstone of a well-designed education. For instance, placing a...
Read MoreIf your institution does not provide 100% refunds to students then it is prudent to determine how your college or university can verify that the institution has disclosed its refund...
Read MoreAs students return to campus for the start of college, we like to remind our college and university partners to recommit to disclosing their refund policies to each student. A 2014...
Read MoreIf you are like many college and university officials, you are facing a growing number of student withdrawals. Student withdrawals are a costly event for everyone. Institutions...
Read MoreIf your campus does not provide 100% refunds for medical withdrawals, GradGuard recommends that your institution provide notice to each student of your refund policy and also provide the...
Read MoreThe National Student Clearinghouse® Research Center™ recently published state specific data regarding college completion rates. The information is valuable to policy makers in general...
Read MoreIt is reassuring to find so many higher education officials focused on issues related to increasing college completion rates.
Read MoreWe recently attended Texas Buc$ - a conference of the student financial services staff and bursars throughout the great state of Texas. GradGuard student benefit programs are available...
Read MoreThough student medical withdrawals are infrequent, they appear to be a growing concern for institutions and the families they serve. A 2015 survey of college officials estimated that...
Read MoreWe believe it is vital to understand the common practices of colleges and universities, which is why each year we seek to sponsor research on important topics of concern to both...
Read MoreThere are many life events that can disrupt a student’s college education, but none more severe than the loss of a parent. Given the severity of such a disruption, it is startling how...
Read MoreThe best way to understand the value of GradGuard's tuition insurance to schools and college families is to hear from a customer who enrolled in the program.
Read MoreI shared this post recently with for the March edition of URMIA Insights - (University Risk Management and Insurance Association). The message, however, is important for other leaders...
Read MoreThere are several gatherings of higher education officials that I find to be filled with essential truths.
Read MoreJust a year ago, I was pleased to announce that schools and families now have access to world-class service and valuable protections offered exclusively through GradGuard's Tuition...
Read MoreGradGuard was pleased to participate in a panel discussion at this week PDG Bursar 2018 Conference on the topic of The College Confidence Index and Transparency: Helping Students and...
Read MoreGradGuard is pleased to participate in a panel discussion at today's PDG Student Loan 2018 Conference. John Fees, co-founder of GradGuard and Paige Lee from Allianz Global Assistance ...
Read MorePaying for college can be a challenge but thanks to a new innovative college search tool providing valuable protection for your college student is easy as ever. The average published...
Read MoreKelly Field wrote in the November 25, 2015 issue of The Chronicle of Higher Education an important article (“How Much Can Campus-Crime Reports Tell Us About Sexual Assault?”) on what...
Read MoreHave you ever noticed that in life - easy stuff get's done. Making it easy for students to make good decisions is a cornerstone of a well-designed education experience. For instance, p...
Read MoreThis is a big week for professionals who serve international students.
Read MoreWe are very pleased to be working with Allianz Global Assistance to help take tuition insurance to the next level. Very pleased to share this public announcement. Thanks to our...
Read MoreLast week we delivered a show-case presentation with leaders in higher education enrollment management at the RuffaloNoelLevitz - 2015 National Conference on Student Recruitment,...
Read MoreDavid Leonhardt is the editor of Upshot at the New York Times and posted a useful article titled The Reality of Student Debt Is Different From the Clichés. It reminds me of the...
Read MorePlease join Professional Development Group's education series for a webinar led by John Fees, co-founder of GradGuard and Craig Lockwood, of Tuition Management Systems as they discuss...
Read MoreAccording to the NACUBO SFS report, as of 2013 95% of institutions surveyed offered tuition payment plans.
Read MoreWe are pleased to be attending the RuffaloNoelLevitz - 2015 National Conference on Student Recruitment, Marketing, and Retention in Boston next week. From our experience, this...
Read MoreAs colleges and universities conclude the Spring term and prepare for a new academic year, it is worthwhile to pause to evaluate the cost of student withdrawals on your campus. Clearly...
Read MoreOver the past few years, GradGuard has often shared a terrific book by Tina Seelig, What I Wish I knew When I Was 20.
Read MoreIn July 2014, The Arizona Republic published an article that described a local university as a "Mall for Theives". Considering recent studies, this seems to be true at many campuses across...
Read MoreToday it was my pleasure to join Mike Reynolds of Auburn University to present at the annual NACUBO Student Financial Services conference. It is always good to share the stage with a...
Read MoreIf you are like many college and university officials, you are facing a growing number of student withdrawals. Student withdrawals are a costly event for everyone. Institutions...
Read MoreThe best way to understand the value of GradGuard's tuition insurance to schools and college families is to hear from a customer who enrolled in the program.
Read MoreJust a year ago, I was pleased to announce that schools and families now have access to world-class service and valuable protections offered exclusively through GradGuard's Tuition...
Read MoreSince Bill Suneson and I founded GradGuard, we have always been focused on providing useful insights to the trends facing higher education.
Read MoreHave you noticed a new strategic marketing campaign created by Southwest Airlines? If not, you can check the entire campaign on their website.
Read MorePaying for college can be a challenge but thanks to a new innovative college search tool providing valuable protection for your college student is easy as ever. The average published...
Read MoreThe 2017 Survey on Student Withdawals & Refunds has revealed that nearly half of schools survyed report an increase in student medical withdrawals.
Read MoreEvery year, unexpected events happen that can often disrupt a student's education...and when they do, GradGuard's Tuition Protection Plan can help pay for the potential financial loss...
Read MoreEvery year, unexpected events happen that can often disrupt a student's education...and when they do, GradGuard's tuition insurance can help pay for the potential financial loss...
Read MoreThe National Association of College and University Business Officers (NACUBO) recently published the first update to its Student Financial Services Policies and Procedures Report since...
Read MoreAs students return to campus for the start of college, we like to remind our college and university partners to recommit to disclosing their refund policies to each student. A 2014...
Read MoreThe growth in medical events that can disrupt a students education is a concern for everyone committed to increasing college completion. The data in the chart below demonstrates the trends...
Read MoreMarch is a busy month for our higher education colleagues. With the NACUBO Student Financial Services conference, NASPA's annual meeting and Ellucian Live occuring all during the same...
Read MoreIf you are like many college and university officials, you are facing a growing number of student withdrawals. Student withdrawals are a costly event for everyone. Institutions...
Read MoreAs colleges and universities conclude the Spring term and prepare for a new academic year, it is worthwhile to pause to evaluate the cost of student withdrawals on your campus. Clearly...
Read MoreIf your campus does not provide 100% refunds for medical withdrawals, GradGuard recommends that your institution provide notice to each student of your refund policy and also provide the...
Read MoreIt is reassuring to find so many higher education officials focused on issues related to increasing college completion rates.
Read MoreWe recently attended Texas Buc$ - a conference of the student financial services staff and bursars throughout the great state of Texas. GradGuard student benefit programs are available...
Read MoreThough student medical withdrawals are infrequent, they appear to be a growing concern for institutions and the families they serve. A 2015 survey of college officials estimated that...
Read MoreI shared this post recently with for the March edition of URMIA Insights - (University Risk Management and Insurance Association). The message, however, is important for other leaders...
Read MoreThis article appeared first in the August 2018 Campus Safety Magazine. New approaches to renters insurance programs are helping protect students and colleges from common risks, such as...
Read MoreEach year, our GradGuard team makes an effort to update key data regarding campus safety and crime. We review Clery Act reports as well as other sources of data such as the FBI's...
Read MoreIn the past few weeks, campus fires in university residence halls have been reported at Mississippi State University, Duke University and University of Oakland.
Read MoreThe end of 2018 proved once again that fires within student housing is a chronic and enduring problem. In fact, if 2018 was like prior years, when Clery Act data is finally tabulated it...
Read MoreTwo Thousand and sixteen has wasted no time in generating the first “Hot Button” issue for our higher education colleagues in on-campus housing and risk management:
Read MoreWe are often asked by friends and family preparing to send their kids to college about student renters insurance. This is not surprising since many news stories and insurance agents...
Read MorePaying for college can be a challenge but thanks to a new innovative college search tool providing valuable protection for your college student is easy as ever. The average published...
Read MoreThe ACUHOI community forum offers a robust place for housing professionals to discuss topics. Today a discussion occured regarding institutional policies for summer programs. Schools,...
Read MoreRequiring students to live on campus has many benefits, but it also creates an often unforeseen risk for students and their families. In fact, published research supports this...
Read MoreIt was wonderful to see so many colleagues last week attending the annual ACUHO-I Business Operations conference in Scottsdale, Arizona. Arizona is home for many of our GradGuard team...
Read MoreIn our work with college and university officials we often hear two topics that are a great concern. Officials are concerned about bad press regarding student crime and campus safety....
Read MoreThe College Board indicates that more than 1,237 institutions now guarantee student housing for all freshmen with many institutions requiring students to live on campus. This requirement...
Read MoreI love the spring. The last day of March, however, brings the reality that Major League Baseball spring training is ending and the hot Arizona summer will soon be upon us.
Read MoreHave you ever noticed that in life - easy stuff get's done. Making it easy for students to make good decisions is a cornerstone of a well-designed education. For instance, placing a...
Read MoreOur GradGuard team is looking forward to the annual ACUHO-I conference this week in Seattle. The annual ACUHO-I meeting is the best gathering of leaders in student housing and residence...
Read MoreIt was great to see ACUHOI discussion regarding the value of renters insurance in their message boards / forums. These are really useful discussions and it is great to see the variety...
Read MoreThere continues to be a growing interest in how schools manage the risks associated with the management of summer camps & conferences. This is a timely topic and one that GradGuard's...
Read MoreIn July 2014, The Arizona Republic published an article that described a local university as a "Mall for Theives". Considering recent studies, this seems to be true at many campuses across...
Read MoreThere are many life events that can disrupt a student’s college education, but none more severe than the loss of a parent. Given the severity of such a disruption, it is startling how...
Read MoreToday it was my pleasure to join Mike Reynolds of Auburn University to present at the annual NACUBO Student Financial Services conference. It is always good to share the stage with a...
Read MoreIf you are like many college and university officials, you are facing a growing number of student withdrawals. Student withdrawals are a costly event for everyone. Institutions...
Read MoreI shared this post recently with for the March edition of URMIA Insights - (University Risk Management and Insurance Association). The message, however, is important for other leaders...
Read MoreThis started as a simple post to share some insights from the 2016 NACUBO Student Financial Services Conference, held last week in Memphis, TN.
Read MoreIn our work with college and university officials we often hear two topics that are a great concern. Officials are concerned about bad press regarding student crime and campus safety....
Read MoreDavid Leonhardt is the editor of Upshot at the New York Times and posted a useful article titled The Reality of Student Debt Is Different From the Clichés. It reminds me of the...
Read MoreThis is a follow-on to a LinkedIn post I created in 2014 and Titled: The Real Issue: Failing to Graduate is Costly. The statement remains even truer today. The National Center for...
Read MoreAccording to the NACUBO SFS report, as of 2013 95% of institutions surveyed offered tuition payment plans.
Read MoreIf you are like many college and university officials, you are facing a growing number of student withdrawals. Student withdrawals are a costly event for everyone. Institutions...
Read MoreThe National Student Clearinghouse® Research Center™ recently published state specific data regarding college completion rates. The information is valuable to policy makers in general...
Read MoreIt is reassuring to find so many higher education officials focused on issues related to increasing college completion rates.
Read MoreThough student medical withdrawals are infrequent, they appear to be a growing concern for institutions and the families they serve. A 2015 survey of college officials estimated that...
Read MoreToday it was my pleasure to join Mike Reynolds of Auburn University to present at the annual NACUBO Student Financial Services conference. It is always good to share the stage with a...
Read MoreIf you are like many college and university officials, you are facing a growing number of student withdrawals. Student withdrawals are a costly event for everyone. Institutions...
Read MoreI shared this post recently with for the March edition of URMIA Insights - (University Risk Management and Insurance Association). The message, however, is important for other leaders...
Read MoreThis article appeared first in the August 2018 Campus Safety Magazine. New approaches to renters insurance programs are helping protect students and colleges from common risks, such as...
Read MoreHave you noticed a new strategic marketing campaign created by Southwest Airlines? If not, you can check the entire campaign on their website.
Read MoreIt was wonderful to see so many colleagues last week attending the annual ACUHO-I Business Operations conference in Scottsdale, Arizona. Arizona is home for many of our GradGuard team...
Read MoreIn our work with college and university officials we often hear two topics that are a great concern. Officials are concerned about bad press regarding student crime and campus safety....
Read MoreI love the spring. The last day of March, however, brings the reality that Major League Baseball spring training is ending and the hot Arizona summer will soon be upon us.
Read MoreThis is a follow-on to a LinkedIn post I created in 2014 and Titled: The Real Issue: Failing to Graduate is Costly. The statement remains even truer today. The National Center for...
Read MoreOur GradGuard team is looking forward to the annual ACUHO-I conference this week in Seattle. The annual ACUHO-I meeting is the best gathering of leaders in student housing and residence...
Read MoreIf you are like many college and university officials, you are facing a growing number of student withdrawals. Student withdrawals are a costly event for everyone. Institutions...
Read MoreThough student medical withdrawals are infrequent, they appear to be a growing concern for institutions and the families they serve. A 2015 survey of college officials estimated that...
Read MoreI shared this post recently with for the March edition of URMIA Insights - (University Risk Management and Insurance Association). The message, however, is important for other leaders...
Read MoreThis article appeared first in the August 2018 Campus Safety Magazine. New approaches to renters insurance programs are helping protect students and colleges from common risks, such as...
Read MoreTwo Thousand and sixteen has wasted no time in generating the first “Hot Button” issue for our higher education colleagues in on-campus housing and risk management:
Read MoreWe are often asked by friends and family preparing to send their kids to college about student renters insurance. This is not surprising since many news stories and insurance agents...
Read MoreThe ACUHOI community forum offers a robust place for housing professionals to discuss topics. Today a discussion occured regarding institutional policies for summer programs. Schools,...
Read MoreRequiring students to live on campus has many benefits, but it also creates an often unforeseen risk for students and their families. In fact, published research supports this...
Read MoreThe College Board indicates that more than 1,237 institutions now guarantee student housing for all freshmen with many institutions requiring students to live on campus. This requirement...
Read MoreHave you ever noticed that in life - easy stuff get's done. Making it easy for students to make good decisions is a cornerstone of a well-designed education. For instance, placing a...
Read MoreIt was great to see ACUHOI discussion regarding the value of renters insurance in their message boards / forums. These are really useful discussions and it is great to see the variety...
Read MoreThere continues to be a growing interest in how schools manage the risks associated with the management of summer camps & conferences. This is a timely topic and one that GradGuard's...
Read MoreIn July 2014, The Arizona Republic published an article that described a local university as a "Mall for Theives". Considering recent studies, this seems to be true at many campuses across...
Read MoreI shared this post recently with for the March edition of URMIA Insights - (University Risk Management and Insurance Association). The message, however, is important for other leaders...
Read MoreThis article appeared first in the August 2018 Campus Safety Magazine. New approaches to renters insurance programs are helping protect students and colleges from common risks, such as...
Read MoreEach year, our GradGuard team makes an effort to update key data regarding campus safety and crime. We review Clery Act reports as well as other sources of data such as the FBI's...
Read MoreIn the past few weeks, campus fires in university residence halls have been reported at Mississippi State University, Duke University and University of Oakland.
Read MoreThe end of 2018 proved once again that fires within student housing is a chronic and enduring problem. In fact, if 2018 was like prior years, when Clery Act data is finally tabulated it...
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Read MoreToday it was my pleasure to join Mike Reynolds of Auburn University to present at the annual NACUBO Student Financial Services conference. It is always good to share the stage with a...
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Read MoreGradGuard's mission is to help protect the investment student's and their families make in a higher education. We aim publish research and bring attention to trends of vital interests to...
Read MoreGradGuard's mission is to help protect the investment student's and their families make in a higher education. We aim publish research and bring attention to trends of vital interests to...
Read MoreThe 2017 Survey on Student Withdawals & Refunds has revealed that nearly half of schools survyed report an increase in student medical withdrawals.
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Read MoreNational Public Radio published this story on student loan defaults and begins with a former student who did not complete their degree due to a medical illness.
Read MoreIf you are like many college and university officials, you are facing a growing number of student withdrawals. Student withdrawals are a costly event for everyone. Institutions...
Read MoreAs colleges and universities conclude the Spring term and prepare for a new academic year, it is worthwhile to pause to evaluate the cost of student withdrawals on your campus. Clearly...
Read MoreThough student medical withdrawals are infrequent, they appear to be a growing concern for institutions and the families they serve. A 2015 survey of college officials estimated that...
Read MoreWe believe it is vital to understand the common practices of colleges and universities, which is why each year we seek to sponsor research on important topics of concern to both...
Read MoreToday it was my pleasure to join Mike Reynolds of Auburn University to present at the annual NACUBO Student Financial Services conference. It is always good to share the stage with a...
Read MoreThe best way to understand the value of GradGuard's tuition insurance to schools and college families is to hear from a customer who enrolled in the program.
Read MoreI shared this post recently with for the March edition of URMIA Insights - (University Risk Management and Insurance Association). The message, however, is important for other leaders...
Read MoreThere are several gatherings of higher education officials that I find to be filled with essential truths.
Read MoreJust a year ago, I was pleased to announce that schools and families now have access to world-class service and valuable protections offered exclusively through GradGuard's Tuition...
Read MoreThis started as a simple post to share some insights from the 2016 NACUBO Student Financial Services Conference, held last week in Memphis, TN.
Read MoreKelly Field wrote in the November 25, 2015 issue of The Chronicle of Higher Education an important article (“How Much Can Campus-Crime Reports Tell Us About Sexual Assault?”) on what...
Read MoreMarch is a busy month for our higher education colleagues. With the NACUBO Student Financial Services conference, NASPA's annual meeting and Ellucian Live occuring all during the same...
Read MoreTwitter is a vibrant social media channel with colleagues in and around the college and university marketplace. Here are some of my favorite voices within organizations, companies and...
Read MoreToday it was my pleasure to join Mike Reynolds of Auburn University to present at the annual NACUBO Student Financial Services conference. It is always good to share the stage with a...
Read MoreThe best way to understand the value of GradGuard's tuition insurance to schools and college families is to hear from a customer who enrolled in the program.
Read MoreThere are several gatherings of higher education officials that I find to be filled with essential truths.
Read MoreJust a year ago, I was pleased to announce that schools and families now have access to world-class service and valuable protections offered exclusively through GradGuard's Tuition...
Read MoreThis started as a simple post to share some insights from the 2016 NACUBO Student Financial Services Conference, held last week in Memphis, TN.
Read MoreDavid Leonhardt is the editor of Upshot at the New York Times and posted a useful article titled The Reality of Student Debt Is Different From the Clichés. It reminds me of the...
Read MoreIf your institution does not provide 100% refunds to students then it is prudent to determine how your college or university can verify that the institution has disclosed its refund...
Read MoreIt is reassuring to find so many higher education officials focused on issues related to increasing college completion rates.
Read MoreThere are many life events that can disrupt a student’s college education, but none more severe than the loss of a parent. Given the severity of such a disruption, it is startling how...
Read MoreToday it was my pleasure to join Mike Reynolds of Auburn University to present at the annual NACUBO Student Financial Services conference. It is always good to share the stage with a...
Read MoreIf you are like many college and university officials, you are facing a growing number of student withdrawals. Student withdrawals are a costly event for everyone. Institutions...
Read MoreThis weekend, I took the time to reread Dr. Martin Luther King's Letter from a Birmingham Jail that he composed on April 16, 1963. Dr. King's letter addressed themes of social justice...
Read MoreThe ACUHOI community forum offers a robust place for housing professionals to discuss topics. Today a discussion occured regarding institutional policies for summer programs. Schools,...
Read MoreKelly Field wrote in the November 25, 2015 issue of The Chronicle of Higher Education an important article (“How Much Can Campus-Crime Reports Tell Us About Sexual Assault?”) on what...
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Read MoreAccording to the NACUBO SFS report, as of 2013 95% of institutions surveyed offered tuition payment plans.
Read MoreIf you are like many college and university officials, you are facing a growing number of student withdrawals. Student withdrawals are a costly event for everyone. Institutions...
Read MoreThough student medical withdrawals are infrequent, they appear to be a growing concern for institutions and the families they serve. A 2015 survey of college officials estimated that...
Read MoreThe end of 2018 proved once again that fires within student housing is a chronic and enduring problem. In fact, if 2018 was like prior years, when Clery Act data is finally tabulated it...
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Read More2018 has been a milestone year for GradGuard.
Read MoreGradGuard is pleased to participate in a panel discussion at today's PDG Student Loan 2018 Conference. John Fees, co-founder of GradGuard and Paige Lee from Allianz Global Assistance ...
Read MoreIn the past few weeks, campus fires in university residence halls have been reported at Mississippi State University, Duke University and University of Oakland.
Read MoreSince Bill Suneson and I founded GradGuard, we have always been focused on providing useful insights to the trends facing higher education.
Read MoreThis article appeared first in the August 2018 Campus Safety Magazine. New approaches to renters insurance programs are helping protect students and colleges from common risks, such as...
Read MoreEach year, our GradGuard team makes an effort to update key data regarding campus safety and crime. We review Clery Act reports as well as other sources of data such as the FBI's...
Read More1. Great people and partnerships: Every year we get to spend time with good people, partners who have become friends, friends who have become partners and those who are just friends!...
Read MoreThe best way to understand the value of GradGuard's tuition insurance to schools and college families is to hear from a customer who enrolled in the program.
Read MoreGradGuard, an authority at designing and implementing student benefit programs that help institutions of higher education to attract and retain students, is pleased to announce the...
Read MoreJust a year ago, I was pleased to announce that schools and families now have access to world-class service and valuable protections offered exclusively through GradGuard's Tuition...
Read MoreGradGuard was pleased to participate in a panel discussion at this week PDG Bursar 2018 Conference on the topic of The College Confidence Index and Transparency: Helping Students and...
Read MoreThere are several gatherings of higher education officials that I find to be filled with essential truths.
Read MoreI shared this post recently with for the March edition of URMIA Insights - (University Risk Management and Insurance Association). The message, however, is important for other leaders...
Read MoreToday it was my pleasure to join Mike Reynolds of Auburn University to present at the annual NACUBO Student Financial Services conference. It is always good to share the stage with a...
Read MoreIf you are like many college and university officials, you are facing a growing number of student withdrawals. Student withdrawals are a costly event for everyone. Institutions...
Read MoreThe growth in medical events that can disrupt a students education is a concern for everyone committed to increasing college completion. The data in the chart below demonstrates the trends...
Read MoreGradGuard's mission is to help protect the investment student's and their families make in a higher education. We aim publish research and bring attention to trends of vital interests to...
Read MoreHave you ever noticed that in life - easy stuff get's done. Making it easy for students to make good decisions is a cornerstone of a well-designed education experience. For instance, p...
Read MorePlease join Professional Development Group's education series for a webinar led by John Fees, co-founder of GradGuard and Craig Lockwood, of Tuition Management Systems as they discuss...
Read MorePaying for college can be a challenge but thanks to a new innovative college search tool providing valuable protection for your college student is easy as ever. The average published...
Read MoreThis is a big week for professionals who serve international students.
Read MoreHave you ever noticed that in life - easy stuff get's done. Making it easy for students to make good decisions is a cornerstone of a well-designed education. For instance, placing a...
Read MoreIf your institution does not provide 100% refunds to students then it is prudent to determine how your college or university can verify that the institution has disclosed its refund...
Read MoreWe are very pleased to be working with Allianz Global Assistance to help take tuition insurance to the next level. Very pleased to share this public announcement. Thanks to our...
Read MoreGradGuard's mission is to help protect the investment student's and their families make in a higher education. We aim publish research and bring attention to trends of vital interests to...
Read MoreOver the years of working with more than 200 colleges and universities, we have learned that there are many higher education...
Read MoreI love the spring. The last day of March, however, brings the reality that Major League Baseball spring training is ending and the hot Arizona summer will soon be upon us.
Read MoreMarch is a busy month for our higher education colleagues. With the NACUBO Student Financial Services conference, NASPA's annual meeting and Ellucian Live occuring all during the same...
Read MoreThe 2017 Survey on Student Withdawals & Refunds has revealed that nearly half of schools survyed report an increase in student medical withdrawals.
Read MoreGradGuard, an authority at designing and implementing student benefit programs that help schools to attract and retain students, is pleased to announce that Wimer Alberto, Assistant...
Read MoreNational Public Radio published this story on student loan defaults and begins with a former student who did not complete their degree due to a medical illness.
Read MoreThere continues to be a growing interest in how schools manage the risks associated with the management of summer camps & conferences. This is a timely topic and one that GradGuard's...
Read MoreIf you are like many college and university officials, you are facing a growing number of student withdrawals. Student withdrawals are a costly event for everyone. Institutions...
Read MoreThis is a follow-on to a LinkedIn post I created in 2014 and Titled: The Real Issue: Failing to Graduate is Costly. The statement remains even truer today. The National Center for...
Read MoreIt was wonderful to see so many colleagues last week attending the annual ACUHO-I Business Operations conference in Scottsdale, Arizona. Arizona is home for many of our GradGuard team...
Read MoreEvery year, unexpected events happen that can often disrupt a student's education...and when they do, GradGuard's Tuition Protection Plan can help pay for the potential financial loss...
Read MoreEvery year, unexpected events happen that can often disrupt a student's education...and when they do, GradGuard's tuition insurance can help pay for the potential financial loss...
Read MoreOur GradGuard team is looking forward to the annual ACUHO-I conference this week in Seattle. The annual ACUHO-I meeting is the best gathering of leaders in student housing and residence...
Read MoreAre you interested in working with mission driven company that is dedicated to colleges and universities and the students they serve? We are currently hiring and offer exciting career...
Read MoreAs colleges and universities conclude the Spring term and prepare for a new academic year, it is worthwhile to pause to evaluate the cost of student withdrawals on your campus. Clearly...
Read MoreIf your campus does not provide 100% refunds for medical withdrawals, GradGuard recommends that your institution provide notice to each student of your refund policy and also provide the...
Read MoreIn our work with college and university officials we often hear two topics that are a great concern. Officials are concerned about bad press regarding student crime and campus safety....
Read MoreThe ACUHOI community forum offers a robust place for housing professionals to discuss topics. Today a discussion occured regarding institutional policies for summer programs. Schools,...
Read MoreThis started as a simple post to share some insights from the 2016 NACUBO Student Financial Services Conference, held last week in Memphis, TN.
Read MoreThe National Student Clearinghouse® Research Center™ recently published state specific data regarding college completion rates. The information is valuable to policy makers in general...
Read MoreIt is reassuring to find so many higher education officials focused on issues related to increasing college completion rates.
Read MoreTwo Thousand and sixteen has wasted no time in generating the first “Hot Button” issue for our higher education colleagues in on-campus housing and risk management:
Read MoreKelly Field wrote in the November 25, 2015 issue of The Chronicle of Higher Education an important article (“How Much Can Campus-Crime Reports Tell Us About Sexual Assault?”) on what...
Read MoreIt was great to see ACUHOI discussion regarding the value of renters insurance in their message boards / forums. These are really useful discussions and it is great to see the variety...
Read MoreTwitter is a vibrant social media channel with colleagues in and around the college and university marketplace. Here are some of my favorite voices within organizations, companies and...
Read MoreThe United States Department of Fire Administration published a useful report titled "Campus Fire Fatalities in Residential Buildings" detailing the factors that are leading to...
Read MoreHave you noticed a new strategic marketing campaign created by Southwest Airlines? If not, you can check the entire campaign on their website.
Read MoreWe recently attended Texas Buc$ - a conference of the student financial services staff and bursars throughout the great state of Texas. GradGuard student benefit programs are available...
Read MoreThe College Board indicates that more than 1,237 institutions now guarantee student housing for all freshmen with many institutions requiring students to live on campus. This requirement...
Read MoreWe are often asked by friends and family preparing to send their kids to college about student renters insurance. This is not surprising since many news stories and insurance agents...
Read MoreThough student medical withdrawals are infrequent, they appear to be a growing concern for institutions and the families they serve. A 2015 survey of college officials estimated that...
Read MoreAs students return to campus for the start of college, we like to remind our college and university partners to recommit to disclosing their refund policies to each student. A 2014...
Read MoreAccording to the NACUBO SFS report, as of 2013 95% of institutions surveyed offered tuition payment plans.
Read MoreLast week we delivered a show-case presentation with leaders in higher education enrollment management at the RuffaloNoelLevitz - 2015 National Conference on Student Recruitment,...
Read MoreWe are pleased to be attending the RuffaloNoelLevitz - 2015 National Conference on Student Recruitment, Marketing, and Retention in Boston next week. From our experience, this...
Read MoreRequiring students to live on campus has many benefits, but it also creates an often unforeseen risk for students and their families. In fact, published research supports this...
Read MoreOver the past few years, GradGuard has often shared a terrific book by Tina Seelig, What I Wish I knew When I Was 20.
Read MoreThe National Association of College and University Business Officers (NACUBO) recently published the first update to its Student Financial Services Policies and Procedures Report since...
Read MoreWe believe it is vital to understand the common practices of colleges and universities, which is why each year we seek to sponsor research on important topics of concern to both...
Read MoreIn July 2014, The Arizona Republic published an article that described a local university as a "Mall for Theives". Considering recent studies, this seems to be true at many campuses across...
Read MoreIs College Worth It? This is the provocative question that Arizona State University President, Dr. Michael Crow, addressed during a recent community conversation. His thoughtful,...
Read MoreThere are many life events that can disrupt a student’s college education, but none more severe than the loss of a parent. Given the severity of such a disruption, it is startling how...
Read MoreThis weekend, I took the time to reread Dr. Martin Luther King's Letter from a Birmingham Jail that he composed on April 16, 1963. Dr. King's letter addressed themes of social justice...
Read More2014 was filled with many experiences, events and articles have stayed with me and continue to make me think about challenges facing the U.S. education system. Here is a summary of...
Read MoreDavid Leonhardt is the editor of Upshot at the New York Times and posted a useful article titled The Reality of Student Debt Is Different From the Clichés. It reminds me of the...
Read MoreThere are several gatherings of higher education officials that I find to be filled with essential truths.
Read MoreOver the years of working with more than 200 colleges and universities, we have learned that there are many higher education...
Read MoreThis is a follow-on to a LinkedIn post I created in 2014 and Titled: The Real Issue: Failing to Graduate is Costly. The statement remains even truer today. The National Center for...
Read MoreThis started as a simple post to share some insights from the 2016 NACUBO Student Financial Services Conference, held last week in Memphis, TN.
Read MoreThe National Student Clearinghouse® Research Center™ recently published state specific data regarding college completion rates. The information is valuable to policy makers in general...
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