In 2020, College Life Protected, LLC was founded as a social purpose entity that supports research, programs, professional development and best practices that strengthen campus communities, society and the economic competitiveness of our nation.

College Life Protected is proudly funded by GradGuard, the #1 provider of college renters and tuition insurance in the United States.

College Life Protected funds the following types of initiatives:

• Graduate research that uncovers insights that support greater college completion, build confidence in the value of higher education as a public good, and reduce the financial risks students and families may face.

• Scholarships for early and mid-level higher education professionals to attend higher education industry conferences.

• Support for intensive, on-site professional development institutes designed for higher ed professionals. 

• Publications that support a holistic, cross-functional understanding of risks prevalent in higher education.

• Contributions to non-profit organizations whose missions directly align with College Life Protected. 

• Programs and initiatives that designed to foster and promote financial literacy competency on campus.

• Student or professional staff development.

• Social impact causes recommended by the GradGuard Advisory Board.