# Storagescholars

Storagescholars is a moving, shipping, and storage service designed specifically for college students. Founded in 2017 in a Wake Forest University dorm room by Sam Chason, the companys mission is to make student moving and storage seamless while empowering student workers through paid employment and leadership experience. Storagescholars eliminates the logistical stress of college move-in and move-out weeks by managing packing, pickup, storage, shipping, and redelivery of student belongings. The company collaborates directly with universities and third-party housing providers to coordinate streamlined service aligned with school schedules.

Storagescholars operates on more than 200 campuses across the United States, offering specialized programs for current, incoming, and recently graduated students. The company has handled over 75,000 moves, paid millions in student wages, and maintains a 4.8/5 satisfaction rating based on over 10,000 customer reviews. After appearing on ABCs *Shark Tank* in 2022, founders Sam Chason and Matt Gronberg secured a $250,000 investment from Mark Cuban for 10% of the company, fueling nationwide expansion. Storagescholars distinguishes itself through its attention to detail, exceptional communication, transparent pricing, and student-centric approach.

## Core Products & Services

### Moving and Storage
- **What it does:** Storagescholars provides full-service, door-to-door pickup, storage, and delivery for college students. The company supplies packing materials, collects packed items, stores them in climate-controlled facilities, and delivers them before students return.
- **Who uses it:** Primarily current college students requiring summer or semester-long storage between housing transitions.
- **Key features:**
  - Professional pickup directly from dorms or apartments
  - Secure storage in climate-controlled facilities
  - Pre-semester delivery to new residences
  - Complimentary value protection
  - Digital inventory tracking and text updates
  - Flexible pick-up and delivery scheduling, including special moves outside standard service dates
- **Pricing:** Charges are based on per-item or package plans (Bronze, Silver, Gold) for terms of 30, 120, or 270 days. Storage is billed per season (e.g., summer, fall, winter), with a minimum four-month period. Additional fees apply for late changes, cancellations, or special scheduling.

### Ship to School
- **What it does:** A pre-arrival shipping service for incoming students, Ship to School allows customers to send belongings ahead of move-in via FedEx. Storagescholars receives, stores, and delivers items directly to campus housing before arrival.
- **Who uses it:** Incoming freshmen or students relocating to new campuses.
- **Key features:**
  - Free shipping kit including XL boxes, tape, and prepaid FedEx labels
  - Free doorstep pickup by FedEx
  - Pre-scheduled in-room delivery aligned with university move-in timelines
  - Tracking updates and complimentary coverage for shipped items
- **Pricing:** Requires a $49.99 registration fee. Receiving fees are $47 per item, with prepay plans available for discounted bulk shipments. Late package fees ($25) apply to items received after deadlines; special move fees ($300) apply for deliveries outside designated complimentary dates.

### Moving After College
- **What it does:** Extends the companys moving expertise beyond campus storage, offering professional packing, moving, and temporary storage for recent graduates transitioning to new homes.
- **Who uses it:** College graduates relocating for jobs, graduate school, or new residences.
- **Key features:**
  - White-glove or DIY packing options
  - Local and long-distance moving solutions
  - Short-term storage services during lease transitions
- **Pricing:** Quoted individually; customers request a personalized estimate online.

### University and Property Partnerships
- **What it does:** Storagescholars partners with universities and housing providers to streamline student logistics, providing on-campus pickup, in-room delivery, and no-contact services.
- **Who uses it:** Universities, residence life departments, and off-campus housing managers.
- **Key features:**
  - Integration with housing move-out schedules
  - Coordinated campus access compliance
  - On-site service management by trained student teams
  - Reduced congestion and improved operational efficiency during peak move-in/out times

## Use Cases & Applications

### Current College Students
- **Their needs:** Simplify move-out and storage during summer or study abroad periods.
- **How they use it:** Students receive boxes and labels, pack belongings, schedule pickup, and choose storage duration. Their items are returned before the new term.
- **Results:** Stress-free transitions, reliable on-time deliveries, and secure handling of possessions.

### Incoming Students
- **Their needs:** Seamless move-in without cross-country travel logistics.
- **How they use it:** Students ship belongings before arrival using provided materials; Storagescholars stores and delivers items to dorms on move-in day.
- **Results:** Reduced travel stress, pre-furnished dorm rooms, and reliable delivery timing aligned with university schedules.

### Graduating Students and Young Professionals
- **Their needs:** Reliable moving and temporary storage during early career relocations.
- **How they use it:** Choose between professional packing or self-packing, schedule moves, and utilize short-term storage when transitioning between leases.
- **Results:** Hassle-free corporate or cross-country moves managed by a trusted student-focused provider.

### Universities and Housing Partners
- **Their needs:** Streamline campus-wide move logistics and reduce operational strain.
- **How they use it:** Collaborate with Storagescholars to coordinate access to residence halls and offer endorsed service options for students.
- **Results:** Efficient move-ins and move-outs, reduced hallway congestion, and improved student satisfaction.

## Pricing & Plans

**Registration Fees:**
- $49.99 registration required to reserve space and access the supply kit.
- Deposit refundable under specific pre-service conditions.

**Storage Pricing:**
- Seasonal pricing charged per four-month term, with a minimum period of four months.
- Payment due in the first month for the entire storage season.
- Options include prepay packages (Bronze: up to 5 items; Silver: up to 10 items; Gold: unlimited items) and per-item billing after service.

**Additional Fees:**
- Special pickup/drop-off (non-green date): $300
- Cancellation within 72 hours: $300
- Missed appointment rescheduling: Fee applies per occurrence
- Customer not ready for service: $100
- Minor packing assistance: $50
- Full packing assistance: $250 plus materials
- Late payments: $2/day after 10 days
- Abandoned item disposal: one-month storage fee per item

**Shipping Costs:**
- Base rate $50 per box plus FedEx shipping costs by distance:
  - 0500 miles: ~$40
  - 5001000 miles: ~$65
  - 10001500 miles: ~$85

**Refunds:**
- Registration refunds allowed only before supply kit shipment processing.
- Special move cancellations refundable with 72-hour notice.
- Supply kit refunds available prior to shipment.

## Company Information

### Metrics & Traction
- Founded: 2017 at Wake Forest University
- Headquarters: 500 W 5th St, Suite 400, Winston Salem, NC 27101
- Moves completed: 75,000+
- Operations: Over 200 campuses nationwide
- Student wages paid: $4.9 million+
- Reviews: 10,000+ with 4.8/5 overall satisfaction
- Investment: $250,000 by Mark Cuban for 10% equity (ABCs *Shark Tank*, October 14, 2022)
- USDOT Number 4067000, MC #1544271
- Storagescholars operates as a licensed broker of moving and storage services.

### Customers & Case Studies
Storagescholars serves universities including Wake Forest, Duke, Georgetown, Harvard, University of Virginia, Clemson, Southern Methodist University, and others. Students and parents attest to its reliability, communication quality, and convenience, especially during pandemic-era remote relocations.

### Integrations & Compatibility
Storagescholars integrates with third-party logistics providers such as FedEx and UPS for shipping coordination. Partnerships with universities and third-party properties allow key-access deliveries and no-contact pickup or drop-off. The company manages climate-controlled storage through vetted vendor facilities and adheres to housing access rules on participating campuses.

## Feature Deep Dive

### Digital Inventory Tracking
- **How it works:** Each stored or shipped item is labeled and logged in an online customer portal. Customers receive photos and can monitor their stored inventory.
- **Benefits:** Visibility, accountability, and documentation for loss or damage claims.
- **Requirements:** Items must be labeled with official Storage Scholars tags.

### Value Protection Plan
- **How it works:** Customers may purchase extra protection per item. Without this plan, standard coverage is $0.60 per pound, up to $600 per item. All claims require photo documentation and reporting within 24 hours.
- **Benefits:** Financial coverage for repair or replacement due to loss or damage during authorized possession.
- **Requirements:** Completed claim submission within three days through the online portal.

### Green Date Scheduling
- **How it works:** Complimentary pickup and delivery services are offered during predetermined Green Dates that align with campus move schedules.
- **Benefits:** Students avoid special move fees and guarantee service availability during official school timelines.

## Getting Started

1. **Sign-Up:**
   Students register through the Storage Scholars website, selecting their university and service type. A $49.99 registration fee secures placement and optional supply kit shipment.

2. **Material Delivery:**
   Boxes, labels, and packing supplies are delivered to students residences. Customers must be present unless prior arrangements are made.

3. **Packing and Pickup:**
   Students pack items with provided materials and schedule a pickup window through their online portal.

4. **Storage or Shipping:**
   The team collects the items, stores them in partnered facilities, or ships them via carriers such as FedEx.

5. **Delivery:**
   Items are delivered back to campus housing or alternate approved locations at the start of the new term.

**Support and Communication:**
Storagescholars provides email and text notifications, responsive customer service, and a dedicated online account for claim tracking and order updates. Marketing messages can be unsubscribed from at any time while retaining transactional notifications.

**Contact:**
500 W 5th St, Suite 400, Winston Salem, NC 27101
Phone: (336) 815-0100
Email: info@storagescholars.com
Hours: MondayFriday, 9 AM5 PM EST

Storagescholars simplifies student moving with reliability, transparency, and industry-leading service quality tailored to the academic calendar.

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