ISTS Client Resources
Client Appreciation
Client Appreciation Week
You should have received an e-mail announcing our new Client Appreciation Program and inaugural Client Appreciation Week, taking place August 3–7, 2020. (Missed it? No worries! You can view the e-mail here.) Our entire team is excited for this virtual event and intend for it to be an engaging, informative and fun experience for every Client. If you have any questions about the event or would like to suggest an activity/topic for discussion, please contact your Program Manager.
NSPA Conference
NSPA 20/20 Vision LIVE!
For the first time ever, the National Scholarship Providers Association’s annual conference will be an exclusively virtual event held October 5-9, 2020. Whether you are an NSPA member who has attended the conference in the past or a nonmember unfamiliar with NSPA’s mission, this year’s show is sure to be a unique experience. Learn more about the conference by visiting the #NSPA2020 website. As always, ISTS will be participating as an Affiliate Member and exhibitor!
Quarterly Client Newsletter Recap
Student Support Partnership
In this quarter’s client newsletter, distributed June 4, we announced our new partnership with Ascendium Education Solutions which allows us to offer two valuable opportunities to deliver additional support to program participants. Read the newsletter here.
COVID-19 Response
Telecommuting Policy Ensures Uninterrupted Service
Update 6.22.20: ISTS’ headquarters will remain closed until at least July 31. All employees are telecommuting.
ISTS’ headquarters in Nashville remains open for normal business hours for employees who choose to work onsite and we have expanded our existing telecommuting policy to ensure any employee who is uncomfortable coming to the office can successfully telecommute. At this time, administration of your program, availability of our online application system and support for your program participants will not be affected. If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to contact your Program Manager.
Read our official announcement here.
Shannon Ring, Senior Program Manager
At ISTS, what sets us apart from the competition is the level of service that our clients can expect to receive no matter who they are partnered to work with.
Concerns, Questions, Suggestions? Let us know!
Client Spotlight: Archways to Opportunity®
McDonald’s and its independent franchisees are committed to helping employees further their education and achieve their dreams.
To help anyone who works at a company-owned or independently franchised restaurant, we created Archways to Opportunity, a comprehensive education strategy with multiple programs that give people an opportunity to grow and learn – no matter where they are on their journey.
Programs are available to McDonald’s employees and the employees of participating independent franchisees. Here are just a few ways Archways to Opportunity can help employees on the path to success:
- Improve English skills
- Earn a high school diploma
- Work toward a college degree
- Get help making an education and career plan with advisors
Tuition Discount Network
As an ISTS client, your participants have access to ISTS’ Tuition Discount Network which offers reduced tuition rates and other negotiated benefits. ISTS’ Account Management team works with educational institutions to establish and manage these partnerships on your behalf.
For a full list of participating schools, click here.
Referrals and Testimonials
Referrals
Our mission is to make it easy for organizations like yours to offer programs that support personal growth through education. If you know an organization that would like to launch a new scholarship, tuition assistance, grant or loan repayment program – or optimize an existing program – we invite you to connect them with us. Our Account Management team will personally respond to any referrals.
Testimonials
When someone takes the time to recount a positive experience, it speaks volumes. We strive for excellence in each and every interaction and sincerely hope that describes your partnership with us, as well as the experience of your program participants. If you would like to share a testimonial about the technology, service or overall value ISTS offers, please submit to ClientSupport@applyISTS.com.