Kaplan’s All Access License Wins Tech & Learning Award for Second Time — Kaplan, Inc.

Event summary

Kaplan’s All Access License won the Tech & Learning Awards of Excellence: Best of 2025 in the Higher Education category.
The program has saved students over $65 million since its launch in 2022 by providing free access to test prep for exams like GRE, GMAT, and MCAT.
Key institutional partners include Cleveland State University, Xavier University of Louisiana, Howard University, and Spelman College.
Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) has contracted Kaplan for universal test prep across 12 public universities and five community colleges in Illinois.

The big picture

Kaplan’s All Access License is part of a broader trend in edtech aimed at democratizing access to educational resources. The program’s success highlights the growing demand for cost-effective solutions in higher education, particularly as institutions seek to support diverse student populations. With partnerships extending to state-level initiatives, Kaplan is positioning itself as a key player in shaping the future of test preparation and workforce readiness.

What we're watching

Program Scalability: Whether Kaplan can sustain the pace of institutional partnerships and expand the All Access License to more universities.
Student Impact: How the elimination of out-of-pocket costs will affect student outcomes and career trajectories in the long term.
Government Collaboration: The potential for similar state-level partnerships to emerge, further solidifying Kaplan’s role in public education systems.