Tag Archives: graduate insurance

Surveys Show 1/3 of Freshmen Don't Become Sophomores at the Colleges They Started At

There are many reasons why students do not return to college, but some of those highlighted below are risks that can be insured against through GradGuard’s tuition refund insurance. Tuition insurance is not drop out insurance, but it does provide a reasonable way for families to protect the investment they are making in not just tuition, but room, board, academic fees and even travel to campus. Not all tuition insurance is as comprehensive as GradGuard’s but we recommend that each parent not only consider what will help there student succeed, but also insure against the unexpected case of mono, injury, disability through purchasing GradGuard’s tuition refund insurance.

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Flu Season Can Impact Students’ Ability to Succeed in School; Consider Protecting the Investment in College in Case of Medical Withdrawal

With college campuses again buzzing with students, the fall will bring concerns about the flu and other potentially serious illnesses. As parents remind their students to get flu shots, they should also consider how an illness like the flu or mononucleosis can impact academic performance – as well as their finances. Although school is already back in session, it’s not too late to protect the cost of college attendance. GradGuard tuition refund insurance covers the cost of tuition and other non-refunded expenses in the case of a medical withdrawal, and is available at any time before or during the semester.

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Packing for College – Somethings Parents Shouldn't Forget!

This article by the Wall Street Journal was excellent, but it missed a few items that you should also pack for college such as college renters insurance, ID Theft Insurance and Tuition Insurance.

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Five Things You Didn’t Know About: How to Reduce and Protect Your Investment in College

As back-to-school season approaches, students excitement about going off to college is likely accompanied by their parents’ dread of the costs associated with their education. A quick search of online resources can uncover ways to save money while protecting your substantial investment in college.

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Tip For The New Graduates

Walking up to the stage, grabbing the diploma, shaking hands with the dean, hearing the cheers, and then turning the tassel to the other side of your cap. Take a minute to gather all of the emotions that come with graduating college. Life then feels like a whole bunch of highs, done with school, no [...]

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Short Term Health Insurance Options

Over 500,000 people have lost their jobs as of November 2008.  Thinking about that number most have no health insurance.  Some probably have choose to go with COBRA, others might have an extension for employee benefits, but for the most part the majority of people that have lost their jobs are without health insurance.  Health [...]

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Graduate expectations aren't looking good

Graduates are facing the worst job market in years! How many times do you think recent graduates have heard this one? Probably more times than anyone would want. ABC news reported that only 19.7 percent of college grads that applied for a job received one.   The problem is getting worse because there are still plenty [...]

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About.com Highlights GradGuard.com

We love the folks over at About.com – little did we know, they love GradGuard too! Bobbie Sage, who writes about personal insurance for About.com, had this to say about GradGuard: “Is there such a thing as graduate insurance? And if so, what would graduate insurance cover? Well, there may not be a specific type [...]

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