by Carissa Willcoxon | Mar 28, 2024 | Employee Spotlight, Featured
“I grew up watching and imbibing the importance of academics and helping others, so it feels natural to be a part of a company that works to assist students in achieving their dreams and goals.” Ever since I can remember, I have been drawn to the...
by Carissa Willcoxon | Feb 15, 2024 | Current Affairs, Featured, 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 | Featured, 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 | Jan 23, 2024 | Employee Spotlight, Featured
“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 19, 2024 | A Sharpe Insight, Featured
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 | Dec 19, 2023 | A Sharpe Insight, Featured
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...