Tag Archives: college tuition

Study Finds That Today’s Students are More Confident Than Ever – But They Need to Become More Educated on Life-Stage Risks

The Boston Globe recently ran a story about a study by Jean Twenge, San Diego State University psychology professor, finding that today’s students are more confident than ever (read the entire article here). “Among other things, Twenge and her colleagues found that a larger percentage of incoming college freshmen rated themselves as ‘above average’ in several categories [...]

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Policy Available to Cover Tuition Loss if You Quit School Early

It is not every day when a news article captures the big idea and the specifics at the same time, so when someone does it is worth point out. The only thing wrong with the article was the headline – but that isn’t the authors responsibility. It is important to note that NGI’s tuition insurance [...]

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Another Case for Tuition Insurance

It was great news to read a new column by USA Today’s Kim Painter. She is writing a new series of advice and insights columns for the USA Today. Last week she compiled some good insights in a second article that focused on issues near and dear to all parents – student success. You can read [...]

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Flu Season Can Impact Students’ Ability to Succeed in School; Consider Protecting the Investment in College in Case of Medical Withdrawal

With college campuses again buzzing with students, the fall will bring concerns about the flu and other potentially serious illnesses. As parents remind their students to get flu shots, they should also consider how an illness like the flu or mononucleosis can impact academic performance – as well as their finances. A significant illness can [...]

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NPR’s Big 5 Health Issues Facing Students – Supports Need for Tuition Insurance

National Public Radio created a fantastic summary of the Big 5 Issues facing students on campus. NGI’s GradGuard recognizes that these health issues are also real potential risks that may interrupt an academic semester and also lead to a medical withdrawal.  These “Big 5″ reminders by NPR are another independent source recognizing the risks to the investment college [...]

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Five Things You Didn’t Know About How to Reduce – and Protect – Your Investment in College

As back-to-school season approaches, students excitement about going off to college is likely accompanied by their parents’ dread of the costs associated with their education. A quick search of online resources can uncover ways to save money while protecting your substantial investment in college. Here are a few places to start: Ship it! For students [...]

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Sending A Student To College? For The First Time, Tuition Insurance Is Available Nationwide To Protect That Investment

Today’s media release by NGI aims to help raise awareness of the risk facing families nationwide. The reality is that the GradGuard Tuition Refund insurance plan is now available to EVERY full-time student at EVERY college. You can read the release for complete details, but here are some highlights: Until now, the family investment in tuition and [...]

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Research Confirms Need for GradGuard

NGI Group, has established GradGuard.com as the nation’s first comprehensive insurance and benefits solution specifically designed for the collegiate market. Through GradGuard, consumers can purchase three of our proprietary insurance products designed to address the unique risks surrounding college students and their families. GradGuard has created three nationally available products including the the Student Protection Plan featuring tuition [...]

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