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 MoreMore than 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 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 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 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 41%...
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 MoreThis is a big week for professionals who serve international students.
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 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. In...
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 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 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 most...
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 more...
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 depend...
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 the...
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 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 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 will...
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 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 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 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 survey...
Read MoreAccording to the NACUBO SFS report, as of 2013 95% of institutions surveyed offered tuition payment plans.
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 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 depend...
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 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 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 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 experienced...
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 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 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 MoreGrowth in campus fires and crimes confirm the value of GradGuard's renters insurance for college students.
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 the...
Read MoreGradGuard is pleased to support the ongoing research into the "Trends and Best Practices for Managing Student Withdrawals & Tuition Refunds."
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 campus...
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 MoreThis is a big week for professionals who serve international students.
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 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 in...
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, Marketing,...
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 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 the...
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 challenges...
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 will...
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 MoreOver the years of working with more than 200 colleges and universities, we have learned that there are many higher education...
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 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 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 of...
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 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 fire...
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 Education...
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 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 requirement...
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 MoreGradGuard is pleased to support the ongoing research into the "Trends and Best Practices for Managing Student Withdrawals & Tuition Refunds."
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 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 41%...
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 MoreThis year GradGuard has engaged HigherEdStudy to complete the research report on 2019 Trends for Managing Student Withdrawals & Tuition Refunds.
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 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 most...
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 depend...
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 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 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 survey...
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 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 depend...
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 experienced...
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 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 MoreGrowth in campus fires and crimes confirm the value of GradGuard's renters insurance for college students.
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 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 campus...
Read MoreIn college, you may hear about a student's bike or a laptop being stolen. But what about laundry?
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 MoreThis is a big week for professionals who serve international students.
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 in...
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 MoreLast week we delivered a show-case presentation with leaders in higher education enrollment management at the RuffaloNoelLevitz - 2015 National Conference on Student Recruitment, Marketing,...
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 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 the...
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 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 challenges...
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 will...
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 MoreAccording to the NACUBO SFS report, as of 2013 95% of institutions surveyed offered tuition payment plans.
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 MoreThere are several gatherings of higher education officials that I find to be filled with essential truths.
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 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 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 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 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 campus...
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 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 41%...
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 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 depend...
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 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 challenges...
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 MoreOver the years of working with more than 200 colleges and universities, we have learned that there are many higher education...
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 survey...
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 depend...
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 MoreThere are several gatherings of higher education officials that I find to be filled with essential truths.
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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 in...
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 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 offer...
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 so...
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 of...
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 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 fire...
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 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 requirement...
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 community...
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 is...
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 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 Uniform...
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 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 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 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 41%...
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 MoreThis is a big week for professionals who serve international students.
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 depend...
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 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 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 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 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 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 survey...
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 depend...
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 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 experienced...
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 MoreMore often than not, college students don't really think about the possibility of their stuff being stolen or damaged while they're at school. Campus can create a safe, bubble-like feeling,...
Read MoreGrowth in campus fires and crimes confirm the value of GradGuard's renters insurance for college students.
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 because...
Read MoreWhen it comes to tuition and renters insurance, students and their families have the biggest advantage when they attend a school that's partnered with GradGuard. Our network of more than...
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 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 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 in...
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 in...
Read MoreStudent Housing Operators looking to protect their property and increase profitability are smart to consider GradGuard’s off-campus renters insurance program.
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 so...
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 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 of...
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 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 fire...
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 MoreYou can catch GradGuard at this year's Southeastern Association of Housing Officers (SEAHO) conference happening Feb. 24-26.
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 community...
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 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 time...
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 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 MoreThis is a big week for professionals who serve international students.
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 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 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 in...
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 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 so...
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 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 fire...
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 community...
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 is...
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 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 Uniform...
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 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 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 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 41%...
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 in...
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 mean...
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. In...
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 depend...
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 challenges...
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 MoreAccording to the NACUBO SFS report, as of 2013 95% of institutions surveyed offered tuition payment plans.
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 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 depend...
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 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 Education...
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 National Student Clearinghouse® Research Center™ recently published state specific data regarding college completion rates. The information is valuable to policy makers in general...
Read MoreGrowth in campus fires and crimes confirm the value of GradGuard's renters insurance for college students.
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 MoreGradGuard is pleased to support the ongoing research into the "Trends and Best Practices for Managing Student Withdrawals & Tuition Refunds."
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 campus...
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'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 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 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 in...
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 by...
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 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 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 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 students,...
Read MoreThere are several gatherings of higher education officials that I find to be filled with essential truths.
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 MoreOnly provider of tuition protection programs in country providing full refunds to students who medically withdraw from college due to mental health conditions or COVID-19
Read MoreGradGuard’s student insurance program provides refunds when colleges may not to students who medically withdraw due to mental health conditions and other covered reasons. Phoenix, AZ...
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 MoreWimer Alberto received the award for his dedication, partnership, and contributions to the Western Association of College and University Housing Officers.
Read MoreGrowth in campus fires and crimes confirm the value of GradGuard's renters insurance for college students.
Read MoreComprehensive protection programs are now available to help student housing operators protect their residents from the impact of growing mental health crisis, COVID-19 implications, and...
Read MoreImprovements to member experience, performance, and brand identity enable college students and their families to protect their investment from the risks of college life. Phoenix, AZ (...
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 MoreStudent Housing Operators looking to protect their property and increase profitability are smart to consider GradGuard’s off-campus renters insurance program.
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 tuition insurance is the first program to offer nationwide protection for epidemics, including getting sick with COVID-19 – providing a financial safety net when schools don't
Read MoreStudent success professional joining GradGuard to make it easy for schools to protect their students.
Read MorePHOENIX (March 4, 2022): Nationwide, nearly 20 million college students are preparing to take their midterm exams before heading off to enjoy spring break. With dropping Covid-19 case...
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 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 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 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 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 the...
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 will...
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 MoreThere are several gatherings of higher education officials that I find to be filled with essential truths.
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 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 risk...
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 MoreGradGuard is pleased to support the ongoing research into the "Trends and Best Practices for Managing Student Withdrawals & Tuition Refunds."
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 MoreOver the years of working with more than 200 colleges and universities, we have learned that there are many higher education...
Read MoreAccording to the NACUBO SFS report, as of 2013 95% of institutions surveyed offered tuition payment plans.
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 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 MoreThere are several gatherings of higher education officials that I find to be filled with essential truths.
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 Education...
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 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 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 41%...
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 depend...
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 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 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 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 depend...
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 MoreWimer Alberto received the award for his dedication, partnership, and contributions to the Western Association of College and University Housing Officers.
Read MoreGradGuard's tuition insurance is the first program to offer nationwide protection for epidemics, including getting sick with COVID-19 – providing a financial safety net when schools don't
Read MoreThe University of North Carolina at Wilmington has been offering GradGuard Tuition Insurance to its students and families since the fall of 2020. Mindi Miller, who works in the Student...
Read MoreStudents at Montana State University - Bozeman are familiar with GradGuard. The school has been a GradGuard Renters Insurance partner since 2018.
Read MorePHOENIX (March 4, 2022): Nationwide, nearly 20 million college students are preparing to take their midterm exams before heading off to enjoy spring break. With dropping Covid-19 case...
Read MoreAccount managers serve as the liaison between companies and their customers or clients. Their main priority is to develop and maintain strong relationships by addressing customers' needs...
Read MoreRenters insurance is not a new concept for Rider University. Roberta Butler has been working at the private university in Lawrence Township, New Jersey for the past 13 years. In all her...
Read MoreFor many parents, sending a second child off to college is usually easier than the first. After learning what worked and didn’t work the first time around, they may feel more prepared for...
Read MoreAs higher education professionals are routinely asked to diligently review risk prevention methods, the team at GradGuard, using its hybrid knowledge of student housing and insurance, put...
Read MoreModern insurance programs provide valuable protection for college students and families, especially during uncertain times. On top of this, the burden of large scale financial losses on...
Read MorePurdue University has offered tuition insurance to its students and families for the past three years. Before that, the Big Ten school in West Lafayette, Indiana experienced many concerns...
Read MoreTuition insurance has been offered to students and families at Miami University for as long as Kriss Cassano can remember. The bursar at the university in Oxford, Ohio has worked at the...
Read MoreImprovements to member experience, performance, and brand identity enable college students and their families to protect their investment from the risks of college life. Phoenix, AZ (...
Read MoreGradGuard’s student insurance program provides refunds when colleges may not to students who medically withdraw due to mental health conditions and other covered reasons. Phoenix, AZ...
Read MoreComprehensive protection programs are now available to help student housing operators protect their residents from the impact of growing mental health crisis, COVID-19 implications, and...
Read MoreOnly provider of tuition protection programs in country providing full refunds to students who medically withdraw from college due to mental health conditions or COVID-19
Read MoreHandling refunds at a college or university is no simple task. It can be quite the burden; just ask Peter Beilharz, who has been handling refunds for St. Edward's University in Austin,...
Read MoreWhen it comes to tuition and renters insurance, students and their families have the biggest advantage when they attend a school that's partnered with GradGuard. Our network of more than...
Read MoreIn college, students learn how to live on their own, learning how to be financially responsible and knowing what risks are out there.
Read MoreCollege is expensive, but life happens. When students and families understand the inherent risk and possible financial implications associated with a premature withdrawal from college,...
Read MoreMore often than not, college students don't really think about the possibility of their stuff being stolen or damaged while they're at school. Campus can create a safe, bubble-like feeling,...
Read MoreOften times, one incident with sprinklers unintentionally going off in a residence hall is all it takes to look into a college renters insurance program for students. That’s exactly what...
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 by...
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 some...
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 risk...
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 because...
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 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 mean...
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. In...
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 fall...
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 tackling...
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 in...
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 time...
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 most...
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 more...
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 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 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 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 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 community...
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.
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 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 students,...
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 is...
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 will...
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 fire...
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 Uniform...
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! Every...
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 launch...
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 in...
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 depend...
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 the...
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 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 depend...
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 Education...
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 so...
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 experienced...
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 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 campus...
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 of...
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 the...
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 offer...
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 41%...
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 survey...
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, Marketing,...
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 requirement...
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 and...
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 major...
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 challenges...
Read MoreModern insurance programs provide valuable protection for college students and families, especially during uncertain times. On top of this, the burden of large scale financial losses on...
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 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 in...
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 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 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 2009, GradGuard’s insurance programs have protected more than 750,000 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.