GradGuard Blog

Once the new school year approaches, students have so many things on their minds. Thoughts range from classes to clubs and from work to your favorite TV shows starting up […]

Many students overlook a variety of opportunities and events that their resident life department has to offer. Often, residence life staff and neighbors can become a student’s first home for support and assistance.

With nearly one million international students attending American colleges and universities, it is important to understand the risks facing this valuable population. Three forms of insurance are particularly important for international students to consider securing to protect themselves from financial losses while studying in the United States. International students will benefit from securing tuition insurance, renters insurance, and student health insurance prior to attending classes.

Finals, the holidays, packing for break – you’ve got a lot on your mind and a lot to do (and probably not that much sleep!), no doubt. However, before you […]

College can be a time for fun and a time to learn how to live on your own. Without your mom and dad there to tell you what you should […]

College is a unique life-stage, and, likewise, it presents some unique risks you and your family may not have considered before. Don’t be a statistic – understanding the risks of college […]

It’s almost that time – back-to-college will be here before you know it! Are you ready? Packing can be overwhelming, and getting started is definitely the hardest part – especially […]

Before you head back-to-college this fall, take a moment to consider how you’ll protect all those things you’re running around to buy and pack up so you’ll be as prepared […]

Many college parents have gotten the call. “Mom, my bike was stolen,” or worse, “the fire sprinklers went off in my dorm and my computer and iPad were ruined by […]

So you were at the library and got up for a minute… or maybe you left your dorm room door open while running to the bathroom… maybe you went to […]