GradGuard, the authority in helping schools reduce financial losses while protecting students from the risks of college life, and StarRez, a global leader in student housing and residence life software, announced a major milestone in their decade long partnership: enabling more than 1 million on-campus housing beds to access GradGuard’s pioneering renters insurance plan through the StarRez platform. 

The collaboration is noteworthy as it provides more than 1 million students living in student housing the opportunity to acknowledge the limits of liability of schools while making an active choice to protect themselves with GradGuard Renters Insurance Plan.    

“Reaching this milestone with StarRez demonstrates the widespread adoption of modern risk management solutions in student housing,” said John Fees, CEO and co-founder at GradGuard. “Our decade of working together has created a relevant solution that protects both students and institutions from preventable financial losses.  

As shared at StarRez’s Global Connect Conference, GradGuard joins hundreds of higher education and housing professionals to connect and collaborate on all things housing operations, residential life, and technology. 

Last year, GradGuard and StarRez announced an enhancement to their partnership, celebrating 10 years of collaboration to promote greater financial literacy and security for schools & students. 

“At StarRez, we’re committed to creating connected, secure, and streamlined experiences for both institutions and their residents,” said Travis Knipe, CEO of StarRez. “Reaching this milestone with GradGuard is a testament to the value of strong partnerships in advancing student safety and financial well-being. Together, we’re empowering campuses to deliver peace of mind and protection at scale, all through an intuitive, integrated platform.”

“Integrating GradGuard into our housing application process through StarRez has been one of the best decisions we’ve made at the University of South Alabama,” said Holly Banning, Associate Director of Housing at the University of South Alabama. “The seamless experience, paired with outstanding customer service for both our staff and students, has added real value. In the unpredictable world of campus housing, it’s reassuring to know that so many of our students are protected through renters insurance.”

The GradGuard Renters Insurance Program is fully integrated into StarRez’s platform, providing students with the option to purchase protection which can help with financial losses due to fire, theft, water damage, and more. This seamless integration enables institutions to offer their residents affordable renters insurance protection at no cost to the institution.