October 4, 2010 – 10:06 pm
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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September 24, 2010 – 6:46 am
If you have recently sent a son or daughter off to college, it is critically important that you have a signed Health Care Power of Attorney (HCPOA) in place. This document is important because once your child turns 18, they are legally recognized as an adult and the colleges they are attending generally cannot share medical information with you.In the case where you may need the HCPOA, you may also find yourself needing emergency medical evacuation insurance or be in at risk for losing the investment in that semesters education expenses. GradGuard offers an affordable solution thru its Student Protection Plan, which includes not only tuition insurance but also emergency medical evacuation insurance.
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September 2, 2010 – 2:50 pm
Insurance is something that college students should inventory with help from their parents. Even seemingly small events – like a stolen laptop or mono – can impact a family’s financial well-being and a student’s long-term success.
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By GradGuard
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Posted in Renting, Student Health
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Also tagged affordable health insurance, college life, college parents, college refund insurance, college renters insurance, college students, Emergency Medical Evacuation, Emergency Medical Evacuation for College Students, Emergency Medical Evacuation Insurance, Health Care, health insurance, ID Theft, ID Theft & Resolution Service, ID Theft Insurance, renter's insurance, short term health insurance, Short-Term Medical Insurance, tuition insurance
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August 24, 2010 – 9:31 pm
Some times it is easier to hear a message than to read one. As a result, GradGuard has been sharing a message to radio listeners.
There is a lot more to consider than what is in a 30 second spot – but it will give students and parents something to think about. Please listen and let us know your thoughts. http://www.gradguard.com/static/radio/radio.html
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August 24, 2010 – 9:18 pm
Next General recently began offering GradGuard, a national group policy available to students at any college. The program provides up to $50,000 of annual tuition insurance for the nonrefunded financial loss associated with attending college. Included in the package also is coverage for identify theft, emergency medical evacuation and even personal-computer coverage. The cost is $239 a year and up, depending on the level of coverage.
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August 21, 2010 – 4:44 pm
Recently there has been some productive discussion regarding how necessary tuition insurance may be to the 19 million students starting college this year. Most of the discussion including today’s article in the Wall Street Journal incorrectly focus on the Dewars plan which is only offered to the 160 or so elite colleges. If you are like most college students, up until this year, you have never had the opportunity to even buy tuition insurance. Many families are not even aware that it is even possible to protect their families from the potential loss that can occur from an unexpected illness, accident, injury or even death. Moreover, most families and students are unaware of the real risks and problems that can interrupt a college education.
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August 19, 2010 – 10:13 am
The probability for young adults becoming a victim of ID Theft is high, it is also important to recognize that the potential financial risks from losing your tuition investment or having an accident or illness is even higher.
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By GradGuard
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Posted in Identity Theft
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Also tagged college parents of america, college refund, college refund insurance, college students, Emergency Medical Evacuation, Emergency Medical Evacuation for College Students, Emergency Medical Evacuation Insurance, Graduates, ID Theft, ID Theft & Resolution Service, ID Theft Insurance, tuition insurance, Tuition Refund, tuition refund insurance
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August 15, 2010 – 4:21 pm
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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April 26, 2010 – 12:43 pm
GradGuard was excited to announce in a press release it will be working with College Parents of America to launch the Student Protection Plan, featuring tuition refund insurance and other insurance benefits to protect students from potential losses. The conjoined efforts of College Parents of America and GradGuard promises to bring a multitude of insurance [...]
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By Cassie
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Posted in Identity Theft
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Also tagged A.M. Best, Bill Suneson, College Board, college parents of america, cost of tuition, loss of tution, Markel Insurance, student health insurance, travel insurance, tution, tution refund insurance
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Brian Kaskie, a UI associate professor of health management and policy, While health-care reform agenda could include both positives and negatives for young people, it’s a net gain for students. One aspect of the reform that affected students at the University of Iowa was the possible changes to the Universities health care plan. Under the [...]
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