Glossary term
Deductible
Deductible: What you pay before collision or comprehensive pays.
Where this term matters
Guides and entries on this site that use the term.
Guide
What Coverage a College Student Needs
Liability, uninsured motorist, collision and comprehensive, and deductibles for a student's car—on a family policy or alone.
Guide
How to Compare Car Insurance as a College Student
A comparison method for students and their families: decide parents' policy vs own first, fix coverage, apply student discounts, use the right garaging address, and gather several quotes.
Entry
Uninsured Motorist Coverage for College Students: Why It Matters
Learn why uninsured motorist coverage protects college students on and around campus, how state uninsured rates compare, and how to choose the right policy limits.
Entry
College Car Insurance: Parents' Policy vs. Separate Policy
Deciding between keeping a college student on the family car insurance or buying an individual policy? Compare costs, discounts, liability, and coverage rules.