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College Freshman year is one of the scariest, most nerve-wracking times in a student’s and parents life. However, one of the easiest ways to alleviate that stress is by making sure you are prepared. Purchasing essential items that you’ll need all year is key to your preparation. Here is a list of the ten things you shouldn’t forget to bring to college.

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8 Pro Tips to Make Packing for College Easier – Move in time is exciting, but packing is a pain. Instead of trudging through another week of packing for college, use these tips to make the process easier. When you label your boxes and use a strategic packing plan, for example, you can prepare and move in quickly and efficiently.

GradGuard has worked closely with Allianz Global Assistance to create a modern form of tuition insurance has been created to address the financial risk facing college students and their families.   Starting at $29.95 for $2,500 of coverage per term, tuition insurance is an affordable way to protect both your student and investment.

A great alternative to more expensive, long-term health care plans is short-term health insurance. With short-term health insurance, graduates can get the coverage they want at a price that they can afford.  

College students are smart to consider protecting themselves with renters insurance.  In fact, a majority of state insurance commissioners recommend college students consider renters insurance. 

Job search tips for college graduates and college parents.

Tuition insurance can help you minimize the risk of financial loss due to withdrawal. It’s not “drop-out” insurance, but should you need to withdraw from school for a covered medical reason, tuition insurance can help protect that investment – your tuition and other fees. Helping safeguard your investment, tuition insurance can help give your family greater peace of mind this semester.

Buying the ideal student laptop is no easy task. You’ll need to be determined, well-informed, and most importantly, patient to land the best notebook for your needs and budget. Whatever the price you pay, be sure to protect it with an affordable renters insurance policy designed just for college students. For about $.50 cents a day, the GradGuard renters insurance plan will replace your laptop in the case of theft or damage.