by Carissa Willcoxon | Mar 1, 2024 | A Sharpe Insight
I’m not a Hallmark person – I prefer to have parties, send cards and give gifts on my own schedule. But for some reason, when I learned about February having a 29th day every four years, I felt like that uniqueness warranted some special treatment. As a kid, I...
by Carissa Willcoxon | Feb 15, 2024 | Current Affairs, Sponsor Resources
The U.S. Department of Education launched the updated Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) in December 2023 with changes that were designed to make financial aid more accessible to those in need and to simplify the overall application process....
by Carissa Willcoxon | Feb 14, 2024 | Latest News
February is Financial Aid Awareness Month! The pursuit of post-secondary education is – to state the obvious – not cheap. According to data from the National Center for Education Statistics, undergraduate students can expect to pay an average of $10-$12K per year for...
by Carissa Willcoxon | Feb 9, 2024 | Scholarships, ScholarUp
James Beard Foundation is now accepting applications for 2024 Scholarship Program! In keeping with its mission to celebrate, support, and elevate the people behind America’s food culture and champion a standard of good food anchored in talent, equity, and...
by Carissa Willcoxon | Jan 23, 2024 | Employee Spotlight
“My favorite part of my job is when I can change someone’s day by showing them the light at the end of the tunnel.” A few weeks before joining ISTS in June 2023, I graduated college with my Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration. As a recent...
by Carissa Willcoxon | Jan 22, 2024 | Scholarships, ScholarUp
Dreaming of a career in cloud computing? Consider applying for AWS Cloud Institute and if invited to enroll, you may be eligible to receive a partial grant of $1,890 to cover the fees of three courses! AWS Cloud Institute is a virtual cloud skills training program for...
by Carissa Willcoxon | Jan 19, 2024 | A Sharpe Insight
A business friend and I get together every month or so to talk shop. As I drove to our usual meeting spot, I noticed that my attitude towards our meeting was lacking enthusiasm. I had a bit of dread thinking about the next 60-90 minutes, so I paused to reflect on what...
by Carissa Willcoxon | Jan 4, 2024 | Scholarships, ScholarUp
Each year, the Friends of the California State Fair Scholarship Program helps the Golden State’s most promising students achieve their goals and realize their dreams by granting scholarships ranging from $1,000 to $2,500. Awards are presented to college students...
by Carissa Willcoxon | Dec 19, 2023 | A Sharpe Insight
As a freshman in college, I joined the line with all the other students, signing up for a Pell Grant and other financial aid options offered by the university. Despite having been told the importance of financial awareness and a cash-based approach to life, the...
by Carissa Willcoxon | Nov 1, 2023 | A Sharpe Insight
I love fall and especially a crisp and colorful October. In Nashville, TN where I live, we are fortunate to experience each season for about three months. As the heat and humidity of August waned and September reminded me that a respite was on the way, I could feel...