Back to School – College Student Insurance Coverage Tips

Student Discounts

If you have a grade average of “B” or 3.0 or better, you may qualify for good student grade discount. Another discount may be available if you live at school more than 100 miles away from home and don’t have regular access to a vehicle.

Other Vehicle Issue

Even if you don’t have a car, you might borrow a friend’s car or drive your parents’ car occasionally. If you’re still considered a legal resident of your parents’ home, you should be listed on their policy, which should cover these situations. If you’re no longer a household member and you don’t already have your own car insurance, you should get a Non-owned Auto policy.

Student’s Possessions and Liability

A parent’s homeowners, condo or renters insurance policy generally covers a student’s possessions in a dorm (up to 10% of the personal property limit on the policy). These policies also cover the student for a variety of potential personal liability situations.

Home policies may provide coverage in an off-campus apartment; however, factors such as length of residence, age and full-time status can affect coverage. If a parent’s home insurance doesn’t provide coverage, the student should get a renters insurance policy.

If the above topics have raised insurance coverage concerns for your own coverage or for the coverage of a college student in your family, please Contact Us.  Our professionals are happy to assist you.