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About ACI Specialty Benefits

ACI Specialty Benefits ranks in the nation’s Top-Ten providers of Employee Assistance Programs (EAP), corporate wellness programs, student assistance, corporate concierge, and work/life services to corporations worldwide. ACI partners with clients to Perk Up employee engagement and performance with benefit programs that improve morale, productivity and the bottom-line. With a 95% customer retention rate and over 7 million lives covered. ACI remains a privately-owned specialty benefits corporation, headquartered in San Diego. For more information, visit www.acispecialtybenefits.com or call 800.932.0034.

5 College Stress Reducers

Posted on September 30, 2016 by ACI Specialty Benefits

Morning Madness It might not sound ideal but getting up 15 minutes early in the morning has numerous benefits. Extra time allows for inevitable mishaps, time to wake up and time to get ready … Continue reading →

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Good Morning Sunshine

Posted on September 7, 2016 by ACI Specialty Benefits

It’s Monday morning and you just woke up early for the first time in two months. You’re groggy and the last thing you want to do is head to an early-morning class. Getting back into the swing of school is … Continue reading →

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Colleges Facing Increased Demand for Student Mental Health Services

Posted on July 8, 2016 by ACI Specialty Benefits

CAPITAL & MAIN Inside Higher ED recently posted an article titled “Counseling Anytime, Anyplace” looking at the student demand for colleges to expand access to mental health services by embedding counselors in residence halls and creating 24-hour hotlines. The mental and … Continue reading →

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5 Tips to Build Credit in College

Posted on June 8, 2016 by ACI Specialty Benefits

My freshman year of college, I decided it was time to apply for my first credit card. The balance was around $500 and I felt like I could buy the world. Little did I know, my spending would quickly catch … Continue reading →

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#TeamMoreSleep

Posted on April 20, 2016 by ACI Specialty Benefits

The only way to score a 4.0 is through mass caffeine consumption and pulling all-nighters studying, right? Science says otherwise. Numerous studies show that getting a poor night’s sleep can greatly affect performance the next day. CDC researchers even reported that … Continue reading →

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The Science of Studying

Posted on December 9, 2015 by ACI Specialty Benefits

In the life of a college student, surviving finals week never seems to get easier. This year, put science on your side by using these proven study tips. It might be a bit more work but, in the end your … Continue reading →

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You Decide: Living on or off Campus

Posted on September 2, 2015 by ACI Specialty Benefits

College is the time to figure out what it is that YOU like. That includes where to live. It is important to feel comfortable in your home, even if it is temporary. Here are a few of the best things … Continue reading →

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Branding Yourself Online

Posted on July 3, 2015 by ACI Specialty Benefits

Millennials are known for being social media savvy. Most of our phones are filled with apps for connecting with others. If there’s something new trending- chances are we already know about it. Yes, getting your lip-syncing video on Vine’s popular … Continue reading →

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Is study abroad right for you?

Posted on June 26, 2015 by ACI Specialty Benefits

Once you survive freshman year, your school’s campus starts to feel a little smaller and lot less daunting. If you find yourself missing the thrill of a new start, study abroad might be your perfect fix. We’ve all heard that getting … Continue reading →

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LGBT Pride: Free support and resources for the LGBTQQI community

Posted on June 24, 2015 by ACI Specialty Benefits

ACI Specialty Benefits celebrates LGBT Pride Month and is proud to offer tailored support and resources for our LGBTQQI clients and family. Whether or not you are an employee/student of an institution that provides ACI’s benefits, free resources and support … Continue reading →

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