GuardMe International Insurance has teamed up with Points for School, which allows students to use others' loyalty points to help cover educational expenses.

"We recognize that funding is a major barrier to access, persistence and completion of post-secondary education in Canada,” said Keith Segal, president and global CEO of GuardMe. “Points for School provides a unique new source of funding for every type of student: domestic, international and from direct-entry to mature."

GuardMe specializes in health and wellness solutions for students, staff, and faculty at different universities, colleges, school boards and language training organizations in Canada.

CEO of Points for School Suzanne Tyson, a student funding veteran, will lead the initiative. "I've been helping students find funds for their education for nearly two decades," said Tyson.

"It's exciting to partner with GuardMe, a Canadian icon in the international student insurance space. GuardMe's care and commitment to international students will now be extended to all domestic students and their families."

"Financial stress can lead to a variety of negative emotional, physical and academic outcomes. We know Points for School will help alleviate some of the pressure, and we're eager to expand well beyond this inaugural offering," added Clark Hortsing, vice president of strategic partnerships at GuardMe.

"We're continuously looking for ways to add value to our educational partnerships and support for our student communities.”