Comprehensive Educational Assistance Program Management
Giving scholarships is a superpower!
For more than 35 years, ISTS has helped organizations make dreams come true for thousands of students through the gift of scholarships and tuition reimbursement. We know first-hand the power of offering educational assistance and it’s our true joy to work with superhero companies and nonprofits that understand that, too.
We make each of our clients feel like they are our only client.
Since 1985, we have been a trusted partner in educational assistance program management for organizations seeking maximum impact of their scholarship, tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment programs. Empowering folks to pursue higher education is world-changing work. We never lose sight of that in our commitment to responsiveness, creative thinking and client support.
We’re glass-half-full people.
We believe that looking on the bright side is always the best approach (there’s better light, for one thing). It’s the surest way to spot advantages, solutions and opportunities and we’re all about it.
We’re also a 100% women-owned company committed to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging and to creating a community that celebrates differences and lets individuality thrive.
Helping others is the secret to happiness.
The first thing you will learn about us is that we are invested in your success! Our positive energy and our growth mindset are why we’ve been in business for so long. Our clients — and their drive to help others — motivates us to provide best-in-class services.
We offer comprehensive educational assistance program management solutions, including scholarship program management and tuition reimbursement management. You get the technology and support that program sponsors need to achieve your goals and make a lasting impact.
Personal Service
Our experienced and friendly account managers partner with you to optimize your program and our reliable support team is made up of proactive problem-solvers.
End-To-End Administration
From onboarding and program design to reporting and applicant support, our process is customized to fit your needs.
Technology-Enabled
Our powerful and secure client administration platform puts program information and analytics at your fingertips.
We are proud of the company we keep.
We help major brands uphold a level of excellence expected of their reputations. Our diverse portfolio of program sponsors includes Fortune 500 companies, corporate foundations, associations, private foundations, state agencies, public charities, unions and societies from a variety of industries.
“The Kroger Co. Foundation transitioned our Kroger Scholars scholarship program administrator to ISTS in 2018. ISTS helped the Foundation update its processes, reporting and awards distribution. With a professional and friendly staff, they refreshed our program and we have received positive feedback from our applicants. Thank you, ISTS Team!”
“ISTS delivers excellent service to our scholars as well as service that is often above and beyond for our CSR team and other segments that have started scholarship programs. Our Program [Administrator] goes out of his way to ensure we are always taken care of and provides us with the expertise and guidance that allows us as a company to provide amazing scholarship opportunities.”
“Our experience with ISTS has been nothing short of amazing from the start! We are so happy with the support that ISTS has provided towards our Inspire Scholarship program. Our Program Coordinator […] is extremely responsive, helpful, and insightful, and has done an incredible job managing our application process and being flexible with all requests we send his way. Thank you so much to ISTS for everything!”
“From the initial stages of creating our scholarship program to the ongoing administration, ISTS has been a reliable partner every step of the way. Their thorough approach and commitment to excellence make them an outstanding partner in managing scholarship programs. We highly recommend their services to any organization looking to establish or improve their scholarship offerings.”
ISTS is an industry leader in educational assistance program management. And we can prove it!
Clients Worldwide
Scholarship and Grant Programs Managed Annually
Education Assistance Distributed Each Year
Award Recipients and Lives Changed Each Year
Applications Processed Annually
Tuition Reimbursement and Loan Programs Managed Annually
Experience the benefits of partnering with educational assistance program management experts.
Our mission is to make it fun and easy for organizations like yours to offer scholarships, tuition reimbursement and other educational assistance programs. Reach out to learn more about how we can partner.