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When Compassion Becomes a Requirement: What Mental Health Withdrawal Laws Could Mean for Your Campus
New Jersey lawmakers are moving forward with a bill that would require every public college and university in the state to refund students who withdraw for health reasons, including mental health. If it passes, New Jersey would join Maryland as one of the first states with this kind of requirement. Even campuses outside those two states should take a close look.
Pace University Receives Clery Center’s 2026 Campus Safety Impact Award
The award was presented on September 10, during Clery Center's National Campus Safety Awareness Month (NCSAM) Virtual Summit, in a session sponsored by GradGuard.
Inside the GradGuard Ambassador Program: How 20 Campuses Are Shaping Our Story
Higher education marketing is shifting toward peer-led content. Now in its second year, the GradGuard Ambassador Program has been built around that same idea.
GradGuard Announces Fall 2026 College Life Protected Grant Recipients
Jacob Little of East Central College and Felecia Theune of the University of Miami were selected from more than 40 applications submitted during this grant cycle.
GradGuard Advisory Board Member Inducted Into ACUHO-I's Parthenon Society
GradGuard congratulates Advisory Board member Dr. Von Stange, Assistant Vice President for Student Life and Senior Director of University Housing & Dining at the University of Iowa, on his induction into the 2026 Parthenon Society by the ACUHO-I Foundation.
The Hidden Cost of Student Withdrawals, and Why We Studied It
Withdrawals are bigger and more costly than most leaders publicly admit. 85% of surveyed institutions report annual withdrawal rates between 5% and 20% — and the per-student cost can climb into five figures.
700+ College Partnerships Reflect Growing Demand for Student Financial Protection
GradGuard recently surpassed 700 college and university partnerships, a milestone that reflects a growing commitment across higher education to protect students and families from the financial risks of college life.
The College Confidence Gap Is Real, But Students Are Telling a Different Story
Public confidence in higher education may be falling, but new data reveals a striking disconnect: students themselves are reporting a far more positive and more nuanced reality on campus.
Inside the Room: What an Advisory Board Conversation Revealed About Trust, Alignment, and the Real Challenges in Higher Ed
We recently convened institutional leaders from across higher education to share insights, reflect on emerging challenges, and help us think more critically about how we show up as partners.
February is Financial Aid Awareness Month: Supporting Students Through Financial Literacy
As we observe Financial Aid Awareness Month this February, it's the perfect time to reflect on how institutions can better support students in navigating the complex landscape of college financing.
The Power of People: Celebrating GradGuard’s Award-Winning Team
2025 was a landmark year for GradGuard, marked by a powerful blend of corporate milestones and individual honors.
From Sticker Shock to Staying Power: Empowering Students Through Cost Clarity and Protection
College affordability has been a concern for decades, but a new finding from a Student Voice survey by Inside Higher Ed and Generation Lab underscores how deep the problem really runs: Only 27 percent of students say they have a clear understanding of the full cost of attendance.
Enhancing Student Financial Wellness: The Role of Tuition Insurance and Integrated Solutions
The challenge of student financial wellness is a clear and pressing concern in higher education today. Financial stress significantly impacts students’ academic journeys and overall well-being.
Creating Safer, Stronger Campuses: Putting Student Well-Being at the Heart of Safety Awareness Month
Every September, National Campus Safety Awareness Month provides higher education leaders with an opportunity to reflect and recommit to one of the most fundamental responsibilities: creating an environment where students feel safe, supported, and prepared to thrive.
New School Year, New Realities: How Higher Ed Leaders Can Navigate Risk in 2025
The start of a new fiscal year brings new regulations, expectations, and realities for higher education. This fall, leaders will need to think differently and strategically about risk mitigation.
The Unseen Population: Re-Engaging the “Some College, No Credential” Student
The latest “Some College, No Credential” (SCNC) report from the National Student Clearinghouse reveals that this population continues to grow, with 2.1 million new stopouts between January 2022 and July 2023.