Grad Guard

Overview

GradGuard for Mercury refers to the integration of GradGuard’s tuition insurance platform with Mercury, a billing and payment system used by colleges and universities. This integration enables institutions to offer tuition protection plans directly through existing student billing workflows, providing financial security for students and families in the event of unforeseen circumstances.

Key Features

  • Tuition Insurance Enrollment: Allows students to easily enroll in tuition protection plans during the billing and payment process.
  • Integration with Mercury: Seamlessly connects tuition insurance offerings with existing student billing and payment systems.
  • Automated Policy Management: Manages coverage, claims, and documentation through the integrated platform.
  • Communication & Notifications: Provides automated alerts and information to students about plan options and coverage.
  • Reporting & Analytics: Offers insights into enrollment, coverage, and financial impact for institutional planning.

Benefits

  • Financial Security for Students: Protects tuition payments in the event of withdrawal due to medical or unforeseen circumstances.
  • Seamless Enrollment: Integrates directly into existing billing workflows, simplifying the process for students and families.
  • Reduced Administrative Burden: Automates management of policies and claims, freeing staff for other priorities.
  • Data-Driven Insights: Provides reporting on enrollment, claims, and institutional risk exposure.
  • Improved Student Experience: Offers a transparent and convenient way for students to protect their tuition investment.
Available to

GradGuard for Mercury is available to authorized staff managing student billing, tuition insurance offerings, and financial services. Access is granted based on role and institutional responsibility.

Cost

Tuition insurance through GradGuard may involve costs for students opting into coverage. Institutional access and management through Mercury is provided at no additional cost to eligible* departments.

*Questions regarding access or eligibility, please contact the ITS Service Desk*