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The yearly return to college each fall is an exciting and significant time for students, but it isn’t entirely without risks. This year, as classes beckon you back to campus, […]

Forty-Eight percent of students and their parents think they may need to withdraw from school.

According to recent survey results announced by Allianz College Confidence Index, “prospective college students are arriving on campus already doubting their ability to reach graduation with nearly half anticipating the need to either temporarily or permanently withdraw from their degree program.” The findings reveal that 48 percent are less than very confident they will finish college without dropping out permanently and 55 percent think they will need to take at least some time off.

Your car and student bags are likely overflowing, but here are a few vital things that college parents should remember that don’t require extra room.

If you get sick or injured and you’re forced to withdraw from school, what happens to your investment?

UCLA Housing is offering students renters insurance from GradGuard for about $185 per academic year. The insurance is designed to provide coverage for personal items such as laptops that are stolen and to offer financial protection for students who unintentionally damage their dorm.

Happy Friday! We hope this week has been a good one! We are excited to announce that we have been included in Rebate Zone’s list of Top 100 Insurance Blogs […]

Along with holiday cheer, this is a season of a lot of shopping. Gift-giving lends itself to an increase in spending, as do holiday travel and events. With the rise […]

Of course, all colleges have their own history but some schools stand out from the crowd in terms of American history and their ties to independence.  So where would Uncle […]

Study abroad is a mix of emotions for a student. First of all, it involves leaving behind friends, family, professors, mentors and the university you’ve become to call home. Study […]

  Last summer, 48.8% of Americans aged 16-24 were employed in July—that’s a 10.4% decrease from 5 years ago and a 14.5% decrease from 10 years ago.  In fact, 48.8% […]