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GradGuard Tuition Insurance Plan

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Students who withdraw from the University may have a balance remaining on their account.

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:

  • Covered Serious Injury or Illness
  • Chronic Illness
  • Mental Health Conditions

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.

How to Purchase a Policy

GradGuard Tuition Insurance* can be purchased directly through your Flywire payment portal.  Both students and authorized users have the option to purchase the insurance.

Here are the steps:

  1. Log into your Flywire portal as a student or as an authorized user
  2. Acknowledge the Tuition & Fees Withdrawal Adjustment Refund Policy
  3. You will then be displayed an option to "Add Coverage"  Note: The coverage defaults to $20,000.  You should confirm the amount of your fee bill to determine if this is the appropriate amount for you.  If you want to insure a different amount, please contact GradGuard at 877-794-6603.
  4. Once you select Add Coverage, you will be brought to GradGuard's website where you will complete your transaction.

 

If you previously declined the coverage and later decide to purchase, log back into your Flywire account and navigate to the Tuition Insurance tab.

Other ways to purchase:

 

*This is optional.  You are not required to purchase tuition insurance.  Insurance must be purchased before the first day of the semester and must be purchased for each semester you wish to have coverage.  Medical and Dental students must contact GradGuard directly and currently do not have the option in their Flywire portal.

FAQs

Who can purchase the insurance?

Students or their tuition payors can purchase the tuition insurance.

What terms can be covered?

Plans are available for Fall and Spring only.

When must the policy be purchased?

The policy must be purchased before the first day of the semester.

Do I have to purchase it every semester?

Yes.  Each policy covers one semester.

What is the cost?

The cost is 1.2% of total purchased coverage.  For example, a $20,000 policy costs $240.

How do I purchase it?

There are three ways to purchase it.

How do I know what the right coverage amount is for me?

The default coverage amount is set at $20,000.  Please review your fee bill to determine if this amount is appropriate for you.  Many students may have a higher bill and would benefit from a higher coverage.  Should you need a policy for a different amount, please call GradGuard at 877-794-6603.

Am I required to purchase this?

Your participation is not required.

Is UConn compensated for this program?

UConn is not compensated for this program.

How do I file a claim?

Call Allianz's Claim Department at 1-888-427-5045 to start your claim.