GradGuard, the authority in helping schools reduce financial losses while protecting students from the risks of college life, announced a strategic technology partnership with eRezLife, a leader in housing and residence life software.
The partnership embeds GradGuard Renters Insurance Program into eRezLife’s widely used housing and residence life platform. This integration enables students and families to receive clear disclosures about personal property and liability policies and to make an active choice to protect themselves with a GradGuard Renters Insurance Plan that is specifically designed for college life.
“The integration of GradGuard’s Renters Insurance within the eRezLife housing application helps provide confidence to students and families that they can achieve their academic dreams, and helps schools get paid for losses and damages caused by campus residents they face,” said John Fees, co-founder and CEO of GradGuard. “With nearly 2,000 fires and more than 22,000 crimes reported annually in campus Clery Act reports, this partnership is another important step to help protect students from the risks of college life.”
This integration helps schools operate with greater transparency around school policies and provide families with the protection they need to replace their students' personal belongings, such as electronics, books, and clothing, against theft or vandalism, as well as protection for any unintentional damage caused by the student. GradGuard is the only renters insurance that includes an exclusive student endorsement, providing relevant coverage for students and offering additional coverage for families over their homeowners policy.
“This integration is a win for both students and campus housing professionals. It simplifies the way schools communicate risk, reduces the time spent resolving property damage issues, and ensures students have access to protection, without adding extra steps for staff,” said Cate Morrison, President of eRezLife Software.
The partnership between GradGuard and eRezLife delivers an integrated solution within the housing application process that promotes financial literacy by helping schools disclose resident liability for damages they may cause and provides an active choice for residents to protect themselves.
"We're excited to announce our recent partnership with GradGuard, making us one of the first schools to integrate their program directly into eRezLife. This collaboration will help us reduce the time and resources spent assisting students with property damage or loss. Ultimately, we aim to alleviate financial stress for our students, allowing them to focus more fully on their education," said Chicora Martin, Vice President of Student Affairs and Dean of Students at Agnes Scott College.
This new integration will be available at no cost to eligible eRezLife institutions in the United States beginning Fall 2025.
To learn more, please visit www.gradguard.com and www.eRezLife.com.
About GradGuard:
GradGuard is the authority on helping schools educate and protect students from the risks of college life. As the #1 source 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 more than 650 institutions in the United States, helping schools to increase college completion rates and reduce the cost of college by helping to prevent financial losses.
To learn more, visit www.gradguard.com.
About eRezLife:
eRezLife is a purpose-built software platform designed to support every aspect of housing and residential education. From managing day-to-day operations to tracking student progress and customizing workflows, our solution empowers your team to streamline processes and make data-informed decisions with ease.
Rooted in years of hands-on experience, eRezLife was created by professionals who understand the unique challenges of residence life—because they’ve lived it. That insight continues to guide our development and drive our commitment to the field.
When you partner with eRezLife, you gain more than just software—you become part of a community. Our experienced, responsive customer success team takes the time to understand your goals and tailors support to fit your needs. You'll also have access to ongoing engagement opportunities, including one-on-one consultations, weekly webinars, roundtables, social events, and peer-driven insights through our customer blog.
At eRezLife, our clients are collaborators. Together, we help your housing programs grow and evolve in ways that are both innovative and practical.
To learn more, visit www.eRezLife.com.
