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GradGuard Tuition Insurance can help students and families overcome the financial loss of an unexpected withdrawal. Plans can provide reimbursement for tuition payments, room and board, and other nonrefundable academic fees if a student withdraws due to a covered illness, injury, mental health condition, and more. 

Tuition insurance is a voluntary benefit that is only available for purchase for a limited period of time before the first day of classes of the fall and spring terms.  Your participation is NOT required.  CSU Monterey Bay is not compensated for this program.

Learn more by calling GradGuard at 877-794-6603 or visiting www.gradguard.com/tuition.

Tuition Insurance can provide reimbursement for non-refundable tuition, housing, and other education-related expenses if a student withdraws due to a covered medical reason, at any time during the covered term. GradGuard Tuition Insurance can provide a financial safety net for student and families who want to protect their investment in higher education. GradGuard can reimburse up to 100% of the student’s investment, including other school-invoiced fees, after a withdrawal due to a covered reason such as:

  • Serious Injury or Illness such as mononucleosis, or severe head injury
  • Chronic Illness such as diabetes or an auto-immune disorder
  • Mental Health Conditions like depression, anxiety, suicide/attempted suicide

Covered withdrawals can take place any time during the covered term. GradGuard offers members special access to an Assistance Hotline to help students and their families take care of emergencies and unexpected issues.

Students and families can find out more information at https://gradguard.com/tuition or by calling (877) 794-6603. 

Information is also available on our student payment site during the enrollment period, prior to the start of the fall and spring terms.  Your purchase of tuition insurance must occur before the first day of classes for the term of coverage, and is completely optional.

Claims can be processed at any time. To be eligible for coverage the event/incident must occur within the plan’s coverage period.  The claims process begins by calling (888) 427-5045.

The GradGuard FAQ is a helpful resource for any questions:  https://gradguard.com/support

Terms, conditions, and exclusions apply, including for pre-existing conditions.  Plans only available to U.S. residents and may not be available in all jurisdictions.  Recommended and provided by Grad Guard, a service of Next Generation Insurance Group, LLC (NGI), the licensed agent for all insurance programs.  AGA Service Company, dba Allianz Global Assistance (AGA), compensates GradGuard, their national program management partner, for the marketing, distribution and administration of the products. Insurance plans include insurance benefits and assistance services.  Pricing may vary by state.  Insurance benefits are underwritten by Jefferson Insurance Company (NY, Administrative Office 9950 Mayland Drive, Richmond, VA 23233) rated “A+” (Superior) by A.M. Best Co., A+ (Superior) is the 2nd highest standard of A.M. Best’s 13 Financial Strength Ratings.  Non-insurance benefits/services are provided by AGA Service Company.  Claims are administered by Allianz Global Assistance (AGA).  Allianz Global Assistance is a mark of AGA Service Company or its affiliates.  AGA Service Company is an affiliate of Jefferson Insurance Company.  Plans include insurance benefits and assistance services.  Except as expressly provided for under the plan, consumer is responsible for charges incurred from outside vendors.  Contact AGA Service Company at 888-427-5045 or 9950 Mayland Dr., Richmond, VA  23233 or tuition@allianzassistance.com. Schools do not receive compensation for purchase.