Kentucky State University Expands Student Access with Kaplan’s All Access License — Kaplan, Inc.

Event summary

Kentucky State University partners with Kaplan to offer students free access to test prep and skills development courses.
Kaplan’s All Access License provides preparation for graduate admissions exams, professional licensing exams, and credential exams at no cost to students.
Since its launch in 2022, the All Access License has saved tens of thousands of students over $60 million in out-of-pocket costs.
Other institutional partners include Cleveland State University, Xavier University of Louisiana, Howard University, Spelman College, and Fort Valley State University.

The big picture

Kaplan’s All Access License is part of a broader trend in higher education to reduce financial barriers for students. The program aligns with growing demand for affordable, high-quality preparation tools as universities seek to enhance student outcomes and career readiness. With over $60 million saved by students since 2022, the initiative highlights Kaplan’s strategic shift toward institutional partnerships and scalable solutions in the education sector.

What we're watching

Partnership Expansion: Whether Kaplan can sustain the pace of new institutional partnerships and maintain cost savings for students.
Program Effectiveness: How the adoption of Kaplan’s All Access License will impact student success rates in graduate admissions and professional licensing exams.
Market Penetration: The pace at which other universities and state agencies adopt similar universal test prep programs.