Success Stories

See how leading colleges and universities partner with GradGuard to protect students and strengthen campus resilience.

Our protection programs are more than just insurance – they’re a smart investment in student success. From tuition reimbursement after unexpected withdrawals to renters insurance that reduces institutional liability, GradGuard helps schools support their students during life’s unexpected turns.

Explore real-world success stories from our partner institutions. Learn how they’ve used GradGuard to:

  • Improve student retention and satisfaction

  • Reduce financial risk and administrative burden

  • Provide confidence to students and families

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Brandeis University: Choosing GradGuard Was Easy

Tim Touchette, Assistant Director for Student Affairs at Brandeis University shares how GradGuard has become a valuable partner in protecting students and supporting campus operations. After seamless integration with their software provider, the university saw strong student adoption and immediate benefits—especially during unexpected facilities issues. Tim highlights GradGuard’s affordability, ease of use, reliable communication, and real-time coverage data, noting that it’s even simpler than expected. As chair of the ACUHO-I Foundation, Tim emphasizes the importance of industry partners like GradGuard in helping students feel protected and supported.

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Georgia College & State University: Ease of Renters Insurance

In this success story, Larry Christenson, Executive Director of University Housing at Georgia College & State University, discusses his role and the value of GradGuard Renters Protection Plans. He finds the most valuable features of GradGuard to be the ease of sign-up and the ease of communication to help solve problems for students and families.

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Georgetown University: Value of Renters Insurance for Students

Tony Kollath of Georgetown University shares why renters insurance is a “no-brainer” — both for the institution and for him as a parent of a college student. With GradGuard seamlessly integrated into Georgetown’s housing platform, StarRez, the process of offering protection to students is simple, streamlined, and highly effective.

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Saving Money with Fewer Tuition Refund Appeals at Purdue University

Tim Riley, Assistant Controller and University Bursar at Purdue University, shares how Purdue has partnered with GradGuard for over five years to help protect students from unexpected setbacks that could disrupt their educational journey. Purdue's continued support of tuition protection reflects a shared commitment to student success and helping students stay on track to achieve their academic goals.

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GradGuard Provides Resources for Syracuse University Students

Steve Herndon, Assistant VP for Student Living at Syracuse University, shares how partnering with GradGuard has helped the university offer greater peace of mind to students and families. From tuition refunds due to medical withdrawals to protecting student belongings with renters insurance, GradGuard can help reduce institutional risk and supports student success.

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