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As college tuition rises so too has demand for college tuition insurance to cover what in many cases is among a family’s biggest investments.

Whether you’re living in a dorm or somewhere off campus, those weekly trips to the grocery store are essential as you need to pack on the proteins to fuel your […]

Almost everyone will take up the opportunity of a straw when offered one, but how many people actually know the detrimental effects that plastic straws have on our planet? Just […]

Growth in campus fires and crimes confirm the value of renters insurance for college students.

When I was growing up, there was always someone in my town that everyone knew. You saw him on your way to work, when you went to the mall, walked […]

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.