Burglary is the most common crime on college campuses nationally, according to data from the National Center for Education Statistics. The nature of the college dorm layout combined with a dense student population makes many college campuses an easy playground for petty theft and sometimes more serious crimes. As parents send their children off to college this year, Erie Insurance points out a few critical protection tips to keep college students and their belongings safe, and answers important questions on policy coverage. In the slideshow above, check out five important insurance questions to ask when sending your child back to college along with answers from Erie Insurance. See also:

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