Tuition Insurance
Carnegie Mellon University has partnered with GradGuard to offer students Tuition Insurance. This optional benefit can protect your investment in higher education in the event of an unforeseen, covered illness, injury or other covered reason resulting in a withdrawal from school.
Tuition Insurance can cover the costs of tuition, housing, dining and academic fees. It does not cover medical, dental, or vision premiums or expenses. When you log into Nelnet to set up your payment plan, you will be asked if you want to purchase the Tuition Insurance Protection.
Under qualifying circumstances, the Tuition Refund Plan will provide students and families with money that can ease loan obligations and allow students to continue their education without increasing costs.
GradGuard Registration
Learn more by calling GradGuard customer service at 877-794-6603 or by visiting GradGuard's website.
FAQs:
How do I purchase the Tuition Insurance Plan?
You can purchase through GradGuard's website.
Who can purchase the Tuition Insurance Plan?
Students and Parents/Authorized Payers can purchase tuition insurance.
Is there a deadline to purchase a Tuition Insurance Plan?
GradGuard tuition insurance enrollment for the spring 2025 semester closes on Jan. 27, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. (EST).
I had to withdraw this semester. How do I file a claim?
Please contact the Allianz Claims Department at 800-426-5252 for questions on how to begin the claims process.
Grad Guard will send you a claim packet that will include the Institution Validation Form. Sections of this form will need to be completed by Carnegie Mellon University so we can verify that the student completely withdrew from school.
Do I need to purchase a new plan each semester?
Tuition Insurance is optional. You will need a new plan each semester you would like tuition insurance coverage because coverage is semester specific.