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 MoreNearly 400 colleges and universities trust GradGuard to protect their students and institutions through our exclusive tuition and renters insurance programs.
We connect the dots between disparate data points & research studies.
We showcase best practices and trends used to mitigate risks.
We design solutions that benefit students and enable schools to protect and attract students.
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.
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 MoreThe Coronavirus pandemic has created a massive disruption in higher education and brought greater attention to the risks of investing in college. GradGuard's tuition insurance is the...
Read MoreIt's not uncommon for higher education staff to find themselves inundated with appeals for medical withdrawals. It's a burdensome process that's also difficult on students and families....
Read MoreThe impact of the Coronavirus on the operations of colleges and universities has focused attention by students and families on the refund policies of schools. With families investing...
Read MoreTuition insurance exists to provide a refund for a covered medical withdrawal when colleges and universities don't. The best way for college students, families, and school officials to...
Read MoreColleges and universities nationwide are continuing to face challenges brought on by the pandemic. But one of the biggest issues that existed before Covid-19, and will surely exist long...
Read MoreToday GradGuard is attending the American College Health Association's annual conference in Denver. It is a useful reminder of the thousands of dedicated professionals who address the...
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 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 MoreInsurance is often one of those things we forget about until we need it. June 28 is National Insurance Awareness Day, and it's a good time to evaluate the risks of college life.
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 MoreForbes Magazine is unique in not only publishing news regarding business and the economy, but also for providing a forum for voices to advance ideas through thoughtful columns. This...
Read MoreThis is a big week for professionals who serve international students.
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 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 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 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 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 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...
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...
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 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 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 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 MoreOver the years of working with more than 200 colleges and universities, we have learned that there are many higher education...
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 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 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 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 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 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 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 MoreAccording to the NACUBO SFS report, as of 2013 95% of institutions surveyed offered tuition payment plans.
Read MoreGradGuard is pleased to support the ongoing research into the "Trends and Best Practices for Managing Student Withdrawals & Tuition Refunds."
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 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 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 MoreHigher education administration have been asking themselves a series of tough questions over the past few months. How can we reopen our campus safely? How can we reduce the spread of...
Read MoreMore colleges and universities than ever are implementing programs to reduce the risk to students and families of investing in college. When COVID-19 was declared a pandemic in March,...
Read MoreIf your college or university is like the 70% of institution's who recently completed a national survey, your campus is seeing a rapid growth in student medical withdrawals.
Read MoreThere is no doubt the Coronavirus has deeply disrupted the student housing experience and new research demonstrates the vital role of leaders within student housing operations.
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 MoreGrowth in campus fires and crimes confirm the value of GradGuard's renters insurance for college students.
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 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 MoreHigher education administration have been asking themselves a series of tough questions over the past few months. How can we reopen our campus safely? How can we reduce the spread of...
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 MoreThis is a big week for professionals who serve international students.
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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 Coronavirus crisis is upending normal life as we know it, forcing millions of college students across the country to move to online-only learning. Multiple news articles about how...
Read MoreHigher education administration have been asking themselves a series of tough questions over the past few months. How can we reopen our campus safely? How can we reduce the spread of...
Read MoreThere is no doubt the Coronavirus has deeply disrupted the student housing experience and new research demonstrates the vital role of leaders within student housing operations.
Read MoreGrowth in campus fires and crimes confirm the value of GradGuard's renters insurance for college students.
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 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 MoreHigher education administration have been asking themselves a series of tough questions over the past few months. How can we reopen our campus safely? How can we reduce the spread of...
Read MoreIn college, you may hear about a student's bike or a laptop being stolen. But what about laundry?
Read MoreThis is a big week for professionals who serve international students.
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 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 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 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 MoreThere are several gatherings of higher education officials that I find to be filled with essential truths.
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 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 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 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 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 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 MoreAccording to the NACUBO SFS report, as of 2013 95% of institutions surveyed offered tuition payment plans.
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 Coronavirus crisis is upending normal life as we know it, forcing millions of college students across the country to move to online-only learning. Multiple news articles about how...
Read MoreThe Coronavirus crisis has upended normal life as we know it. Over the past several weeks, schools nationwide have shifted to online-only instruction. With the change in instruction,...
Read MoreThe Coronavirus pandemic has created a massive disruption in higher education and brought greater attention to the risks of investing in college. GradGuard's tuition insurance is the...
Read MoreGradGuard is pleased to support the ongoing research into the "Trends and Best Practices for Managing Student Withdrawals & Tuition Refunds."
Read MoreIf your college or university is like the 70% of institution's who recently completed a national survey, your campus is seeing a rapid growth in student medical withdrawals.
Read MoreToday GradGuard is attending the American College Health Association's annual conference in Denver. It is a useful reminder of the thousands of dedicated professionals who address the...
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 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 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 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 MoreSince Bill Suneson and I founded GradGuard, we have always been focused on providing useful insights to the trends facing higher education.
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...
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...
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 MoreThis year GradGuard has engaged HigherEdStudy to complete the research report on 2019 Trends for Managing Student Withdrawals & Tuition Refunds.
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 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 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 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 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 Coronavirus crisis is upending normal life as we know it, forcing millions of college students across the country to move to online-only learning. Multiple news articles about how...
Read MoreThe Coronavirus crisis has upended normal life as we know it. Over the past several weeks, schools nationwide have shifted to online-only instruction. With the change in instruction,...
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 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 MoreColleges and universities nationwide are continuing to face challenges brought on by the pandemic. But one of the biggest issues that existed before Covid-19, and will surely exist long...
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 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 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 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 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...
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 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 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 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 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 MoreStudents learn a lot in college, both in and out of the classroom. It's a time when many young adults learn what it really means to be on their own. No one is there to wake them up for...
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 MoreMore colleges and universities than ever are implementing programs to reduce the risk to students and families of investing in college. When COVID-19 was declared a pandemic in March,...
Read MoreApproximately 3 million students nationwide live in housing that is owned and operated by colleges and universities. The COVID-19 crisis dramatically disrupted the student housing...
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 MoreInsurance is often one of those things we forget about until we need it. June 28 is National Insurance Awareness Day, and it's a good time to evaluate the risks of college life.
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 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 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 MoreOur GradGuard team (Steve Fucci, Wimer Alberto and Jasabel Teston) attended the annual ACUHO-I conference in Toronto. There are many reasons to celebrate and give thanks to this...
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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 MoreHigher education administration have been asking themselves a series of tough questions over the past few months. How can we reopen our campus safely? How can we reduce the spread of...
Read MoreMore colleges and universities than ever are implementing programs to reduce the risk to students and families of investing in college. When COVID-19 was declared a pandemic in March,...
Read MoreApproximately 3 million students nationwide live in housing that is owned and operated by colleges and universities. The COVID-19 crisis dramatically disrupted the student housing...
Read MoreThere is no doubt the Coronavirus has deeply disrupted the student housing experience and new research demonstrates the vital role of leaders within student housing operations.
Read MoreGrowth in campus fires and crimes confirm the value of GradGuard's renters insurance for college students.
Read MoreIn college, you may hear about a student's bike or a laptop being stolen. But what about laundry?
Read MoreCollege students have a lot of stuff with them on campus, and they're often expensive items that aren't easily replaced. It's no surprise laptops or bicycles are stolen or damaged from...
Read MoreThis is a big week for professionals who serve international students.
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 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 MoreOur GradGuard team (Steve Fucci, Wimer Alberto and Jasabel Teston) attended the annual ACUHO-I conference in Toronto. There are many reasons to celebrate and give thanks to this...
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 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 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 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 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 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 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 MoreToday GradGuard is attending the American College Health Association's annual conference in Denver. It is a useful reminder of the thousands of dedicated professionals who address the...
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 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 MoreThis is a big week for professionals who serve international students.
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 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 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 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...
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...
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 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 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 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 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 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 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 MoreIt's no secret there are some big differences between living on or off campus. For many students, moving off campus can feel like a bigger transition than moving on campus, simply...
Read MoreStaff on the frontline often think they're forgotten people until something needs to get done. Between juggling student emergencies and crises, acknowledging their work can go a long way...
Read MoreHigher education administration have been asking themselves a series of tough questions over the past few months. How can we reopen our campus safely? How can we reduce the spread of...
Read MoreMore colleges and universities than ever are implementing programs to reduce the risk to students and families of investing in college. When COVID-19 was declared a pandemic in March,...
Read MoreApproximately 3 million students nationwide live in housing that is owned and operated by colleges and universities. The COVID-19 crisis dramatically disrupted the student housing...
Read MoreThere is no doubt the Coronavirus has deeply disrupted the student housing experience and new research demonstrates the vital role of leaders within student housing operations.
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 MoreYou can catch GradGuard at this year's Southeastern Association of Housing Officers (SEAHO) conference happening Feb. 24-26.
Read MoreGrowth in campus fires and crimes confirm the value of GradGuard's renters insurance for college students.
Read MoreHigher education administration have been asking themselves a series of tough questions over the past few months. How can we reopen our campus safely? How can we reduce the spread of...
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 MoreStudent Housing Operators looking to protect their property and increase profitability are smart to consider GradGuard’s off-campus renters insurance program.
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 MoreOur GradGuard team (Steve Fucci, Wimer Alberto and Jasabel Teston) attended the annual ACUHO-I conference in Toronto. There are many reasons to celebrate and give thanks to this...
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 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 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 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 MoreIt's been several years since medical appeals were taking a great toll on Wheaton College, when claims for withdrawals were handled internally. A tuition insurance provider would...
Read MoreA lot of learning is done in college, in and outside of the classroom. One of the biggest things students learn to do is how to live on their own. Sometimes, living on your own might...
Read MoreIt's not uncommon for higher education staff to find themselves inundated with appeals for medical withdrawals. It's a burdensome process that's also difficult on students and families....
Read MoreHigher education administration have been asking themselves a series of tough questions over the past few months. How can we reopen our campus safely? How can we reduce the spread of...
Read MoreThere is no doubt the Coronavirus has deeply disrupted the student housing experience and new research demonstrates the vital role of leaders within student housing operations.
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 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 started as a simple post to share some insights from the 2016 NACUBO Student Financial Services Conference, held last week in Memphis, TN.
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...
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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 MoreAccording to the NACUBO SFS report, as of 2013 95% of institutions surveyed offered tuition payment plans.
Read MoreGradGuard is pleased to support the ongoing research into the "Trends and Best Practices for Managing Student Withdrawals & Tuition Refunds."
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Read MoreMore colleges and universities than ever are implementing programs to reduce the risk to students and families of investing in college. When COVID-19 was declared a pandemic in March,...
Read MoreIf your college or university is like the 70% of institution's who recently completed a national survey, your campus is seeing a rapid growth in student medical withdrawals.
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Read MoreGrowth in campus fires and crimes confirm the value of GradGuard's renters insurance for college students.
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 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.
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Read MoreThere are several gatherings of higher education officials that I find to be filled with essential truths.
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.
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Read MoreThe Coronavirus crisis has upended normal life as we know it. Over the past several weeks, schools nationwide have shifted to online-only instruction. With the change in instruction,...
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Read MoreThe COVID-19 pandemic has made the need for colleges and universities to be transparent with refund and withdrawal policies clear. When students and families understand the inherent...
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 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 MoreForbes Magazine is unique in not only publishing news regarding business and the economy, but also for providing a forum for voices to advance ideas through thoughtful columns. This...
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Read MoreGradGuard is pleased to support the ongoing research into the "Trends and Best Practices for Managing Student Withdrawals & Tuition Refunds."
Read MoreIf your college or university is like the 70% of institution's who recently completed a national survey, your campus is seeing a rapid growth in student medical withdrawals.
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 several gatherings of higher education officials that I find to be filled with essential truths.
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 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 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 MoreAccording to the NACUBO SFS report, as of 2013 95% of institutions surveyed offered tuition payment plans.
Read MoreToday GradGuard is attending the American College Health Association's annual conference in Denver. It is a useful reminder of the thousands of dedicated professionals who address the...
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 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 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 year GradGuard has engaged HigherEdStudy to complete the research report on 2019 Trends for Managing Student Withdrawals & Tuition Refunds.
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 2017 Survey on Student Withdawals & Refunds has revealed that nearly half of schools survyed report an increase in student medical withdrawals.
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 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 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 MoreGrowth in campus fires and crimes confirm the value of GradGuard's renters insurance for college students.
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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 MoreEveryone should have a "village" with like-minded people that can be a safe and welcoming space. That's the idea behind The Meeting After The Meeting Podcast. The show, which is hosted...
Read MoreAs uncertainty from the pandemic continues, managing refunds and withdrawals remains one of the top issues burdening higher education administrators. GradGuard's latest webinar, 'Best...
Read MoreIn a year where professionals are asked to diligently review risk prevention methods, the team at GradGuard, using its hybrid knowledge of student housing and insurance, put together...
Read MoreYou can catch GradGuard at this year's Southeastern Association of Housing Officers (SEAHO) conference happening Feb. 24-26.
Read MoreStudents learn a lot in college, both in and out of the classroom. It's a time when many young adults learn what it really means to be on their own. No one is there to wake them up for...
Read MoreThe COVID-19 pandemic has made the need for colleges and universities to be transparent with refund and withdrawal policies clear. When students and families understand the inherent...
Read MoreRequiring college students to have insurance might sound like an impossible feat. But not for the University of South Carolina. Students living in on-campus housing are required to have...
Read MoreThe burden of large scale financial losses on colleges and universities has worsened over recent years. The pandemic has made schools even more strapped for cash than before, and we can...
Read MoreIt's no secret there are some big differences between living on or off campus. For many students, moving off campus can feel like a bigger transition than moving on campus, simply...
Read MoreIt's been several years since medical appeals were taking a great toll on Wheaton College, when claims for withdrawals were handled internally. A tuition insurance provider would...
Read MoreAs GradGuard continues the work of more than a decade to fulfill its mission of helping colleges and universities protect their students from preventable financial losses, we’re pleased...
Read MoreGradGuard's list of exclusive integrated campus payment programs continues to expand, with the latest announcement of a partnership with Transact Campus Inc. The joint collaboration with...
Read MoreA lot of learning is done in college, in and outside of the classroom. One of the biggest things students learn to do is how to live on their own. Sometimes, living on your own might...
Read MoreColleges and universities nationwide are continuing to face challenges brought on by the pandemic. But one of the biggest issues that existed before Covid-19, and will surely exist long...
Read MoreIt's not uncommon for higher education staff to find themselves inundated with appeals for medical withdrawals. It's a burdensome process that's also difficult on students and families....
Read MoreEven outside of a pandemic, getting a college tuition refund or reimbursement could be tricky. Confusion has only increased since the spring, and is coming to light even more now that...
Read MoreThere's no doubt this summer has shown how the pandemic continues to create risks and challenges in higher education. Perhaps one of the biggest concerns is the lack of awareness...
Read MoreAs the end of the year nears, it's hard to remember what life was like prior to the pandemic. There's no doubt higher education staff have been under a tremendous amount of stress...
Read MoreStaff on the frontline often think they're forgotten people until something needs to get done. Between juggling student emergencies and crises, acknowledging their work can go a long way...
Read MoreTuition insurance exists to provide a refund for a covered medical withdrawal when colleges and universities don't. The best way for college students, families, and school officials to...
Read MoreCollege students have a lot of stuff with them on campus, and they're often expensive items that aren't easily replaced. It's no surprise laptops or bicycles are stolen or damaged from...
Read MoreIn college, you may hear about a student's bike or a laptop being stolen. But what about laundry?
Read MoreThe Coronavirus pandemic has created a massive disruption in higher education and brought greater attention to the risks of investing in college. GradGuard's tuition insurance is the...
Read MoreThe impact of the Coronavirus on the operations of colleges and universities has focused attention by students and families on the refund policies of schools. With families investing...
Read MoreHigher education administration have been asking themselves a series of tough questions over the past few months. How can we reopen our campus safely? How can we reduce the spread of...
Read MoreInsurance is often one of those things we forget about until we need it. June 28 is National Insurance Awareness Day, and it's a good time to evaluate the risks of college life.
Read MoreHigher education administration have been asking themselves a series of tough questions over the past few months. How can we reopen our campus safely? How can we reduce the spread of...
Read MoreThere is no doubt the Coronavirus has deeply disrupted the student housing experience and new research demonstrates the vital role of leaders within student housing operations.
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Read MoreApproximately 3 million students nationwide live in housing that is owned and operated by colleges and universities. The COVID-19 crisis dramatically disrupted the student housing...
Read MoreThe Coronavirus crisis is upending normal life as we know it, forcing millions of college students across the country to move to online-only learning. Multiple news articles about how...
Read MoreThe Coronavirus crisis has upended normal life as we know it. Over the past several weeks, schools nationwide have shifted to online-only instruction. With the change in instruction,...
Read MoreHigher education professionals join GradGuard to make it easy for schools to protect the students and families they serve.February 20, 2020 - Phoenix, Arizona
Read MoreGradGuard is pleased to support the ongoing research into the "Trends and Best Practices for Managing Student Withdrawals & Tuition Refunds."
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 MoreIf your college or university is like the 70% of institution's who recently completed a national survey, your campus is seeing a rapid growth in student medical withdrawals.
Read MoreHigher education professional joins GradGuard to make it easy for schools to protect the students and families they serve.Phoenix, Arizona GradGuard, an authority at designing and...
Read MoreThis year GradGuard has engaged HigherEdStudy to complete the research report on 2019 Trends for Managing Student Withdrawals & Tuition Refunds.
Read MoreGrowth in campus fires and crimes confirm the value of GradGuard's renters insurance for college students.
Read MoreOur GradGuard team (Steve Fucci, Wimer Alberto and Jasabel Teston) attended the annual ACUHO-I conference in Toronto. There are many reasons to celebrate and give thanks to this...
Read MoreForbes Magazine is unique in not only publishing news regarding business and the economy, but also for providing a forum for voices to advance ideas through thoughtful columns. This...
Read MoreStudent success professional joining GradGuard to make it easy for schools to protect their students.
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Read MoreStudent Housing Operators looking to protect their property and increase profitability are smart to consider GradGuard’s off-campus renters insurance program.
Read MoreWhen Bill Suneson and I co-founded GradGuard, we had a shared vision that we could reduce the risk of college by creating relevant insurance programs that were designed to benefit...
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 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.
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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 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...
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.
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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 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 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 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...
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 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 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 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 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 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 MoreApproximately 3 million students nationwide live in housing that is owned and operated by colleges and universities. The COVID-19 crisis dramatically disrupted the student housing...
Read MoreThe Coronavirus crisis is upending normal life as we know it, forcing millions of college students across the country to move to online-only learning. Multiple news articles about how...
Read MoreThe Coronavirus crisis has upended normal life as we know it. Over the past several weeks, schools nationwide have shifted to online-only instruction. With the change in instruction,...
Read MoreForbes Magazine is unique in not only publishing news regarding business and the economy, but also for providing a forum for voices to advance ideas through thoughtful columns. This...
Read MoreGradGuard built a dynamic technology platform that manages speciality insurance programs in the complex eco-system of higher education.
Easy to implement voluntary student benefit program
No cost to schools
Turnkey and tech enabled enrollment process
Broker Friendly
GradGuard student benefit and insurance programs are designed to assist colleges in addressing essential activities to their mission. Since 2008, GradGuard’s insurance programs have protected more than 650,000 students and families.
Recruitment: GradGuard benefits provide confidence to students and their families that the school is committed to providing relevant protections to what is often the 2nd largest investment in a families life.
Retention: GradGuard tuition and renters insurance products help students overcome unexpected financial losses due to medical events or property losses.
Revenue: GradGuard's insurance programs pay for losses due to student medical withdrawals and property losses so the school does not have to.
Reputation: We enable schools to be completely transparent about institutional policies, refund polices and resident liability.
GradGuard applies our knowledge of higher education, risk management and digital technology and to develop and distribute insurance and benefit programs that help schools attract and retain students. Acting as the exclusive collegiate market program manager with our selected underwriters, GradGuard executes all consumer marketing & enrollment processes.
Trusted
Schools who agree to provide GradGuard's digital enrollment process, provide greater value and protection to their students than is ordinarily available.
Technology
GradGuard's advanced technology integrations with leading technology providers enable students to make an active choice to protect themselves within the billing, housing and student health waiver processes.
Partnerships
GradGuard works with leading insurance brokers, student loan companies, enrollment consultants and other firms to support their strategic objectives.
GradGuard works closely with schools and partners to mitigate the unique risks facing institutions, students and families.
Student Health Plan: GradGuard continues to evaluate how to address the student health insurance needs of college students and new graduates. We continue to seek relevant solutions and aim to relaunch Student HealthPlan.com in the future.
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.