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As nearly 3 million new college students and their families prepare to start college this year, now is an excellent time for parents and students to examine important financial issues that can impact the entire family.

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.

The most gratifying experience as a founder of a business is to hear directly from customers who benefit from a product you have helped to create. Indeed, as our GradGuard tuition insurance customer say’s in this brief testimonial video and statement.

The best way to manage risks facing your student and the investment you are making in college is to be aware of where your student may be vulnerable.  Asking the right questions and considering how to protect yourself from an unexpected financial loss can help your student stay focused on their goal of college graduation.  

The best way to understand the value of GradGuard’s tuition insurance to schools and college families is to hear from a customer who enrolled in the program.

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.

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.

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.

College families are often unaware that the investment they make in a college education can be at risk. From theft to student health, college students can be vulnerable to real financial losses that can disrupt their education. GradGuard’s search tool and unique insurance programs, however, make it convenient for college students and their families to protect their investment in a higher education.

Nationwide, college families are busy completing student orientation and finding ways to pay for college.  Among the many questions that college students are smart to ask is – What will happen if your student has to withdraw from college? According to a 2015 National Student Clearinghouse: “The overall national six-year completion rate for the fall 2009 cohort was 52.9 percent. No matter where your student attends college, families deserve the opportunity to protect their investment in a higher education.