College Life Protected Introduces New Grant Program to Fund
Research and Support Professional Development
PHOENIX, June 20,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- GradGuard, the number one
provider of college tuition and renters' insurance programs, is
pleased to announce the launch of its social purpose entity,
College Life Protected.
GradGuard founded College Life Protected, in 2020, as a social
purpose entity that supports programs, research, professional
development, and best practices in higher education that promote
greater confidence in its value as a public good.
Since its founding, College Life Protected has supported several
mission-aligned organizations including The JED Foundation, Clery
Center, Education Forward Arizona, and the Spencer Educational
Foundation, among others.
In line with its mission, College Life Protected is introducing
a new grant program designed to support schools in their efforts to
foster greater college completion. Higher education institutions
and graduate students are invited to submit applications for
funding to support projects and initiatives that align with College
Life Protected's goal of promoting greater confidence in the value
of higher education.
"While GradGuard helps schools educate and protect students from
the risks of college life, this endeavor aims to provide schools
and their staff with greater professional development and research
opportunities," said John Fees,
co-founder and CEO of GradGuard. "Our commitment to student success
extends beyond our pioneering tuition and renters protection
programs, and these investments can help advance research and
implement best practices that strengthen outcomes of colleges and
universities."
Individuals and schools may apply for funding grants for
initiatives such as:
- Graduate research that provides insights on policies, programs,
and services that enable greater college completion.
- Graduate research that identifies institutional conduct that
builds confidence in the value of higher education as a public good
and reduces the financial risks and cost of college.
- Professional development for students or professional staff in
higher education.
- Publications and programs that support a holistic,
cross-functional understanding of prevalent risks in higher
education.
In addition to these activities, College Life Protected also
provides support to non-profit organizations whose missions align
with the social impact causes recommended by the GradGuard Advisory
Board.
"We understand that schools are seeking innovative ways to
better support their students and staff, but often face budgetary
constraints," said Wimer Alberto,
Vice President of University Relations at GradGuard. "Through
College Life Protected, we aim to alleviate some of that financial
burden and enable schools to implement initiatives that will have a
lasting impact on their campus communities."
Schools interested in applying for a grant can visit College
Life Protected to access the application form and guidelines.
Grants will be awarded on a semesterly basis, with priority given
to projects that demonstrate a clear plan for improving student
outcomes, promoting mental health and well-being, or advancing
research surrounding activities that support greater college
completion.
For more information about College Life Protected and the grant
program, please visit www.collegelifeprotected.org.
About GradGuard:
GradGuard is the authority on
helping schools educate and protect students from the risks of
college life. As the #1 provider of college tuition and renters'
insurance, GradGuard's pioneering protections have served more than
1.7 million students at more than 1,900 unique institutions.
GradGuard's national technology platform embeds its innovative
insurance protections within the enrollment processes of nearly 600
institutions in the United States,
helping schools increase college completion and reduce the cost of
college by covering preventable financial losses.
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