Press Release All Access License
Press Release All Access License
May 14, 2026
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Key Facts:
The Award: Kaplan’s All Access License is the winner of the 2026 EdTech Awards for “Test Prep Solutions” and a finalist for “Product or Service Setting a Trend.”
Student Savings: Since its 2022 launch, the program has saved students over $75 million in out-of-pocket costs.
University-wide Access: The license provides university-wide access to preparation for major exams including GRE®, GMAT®, LSAT®, MCAT®, NCLEX-RN®, USMLE®, and Uniform Bar Exam® at zero cost to students.
Government Adoption: Contracted by the Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) to provide universal prep across all 12 public universities in Illinois.
Fort Lauderdale, FL (May 14, 2026) — Global educational services provider Kaplan today announced that its All Access License has been named the best Test Prep Solution in the 2026 EdTech Awards, presented by EdTech Digest. Kaplan’s model, recognized for removing financial barriers to workforce readiness, was also named a finalist in the Product or Service Setting a Trend category.
Kaplan’s All Access License enables colleges and universities to provide all of their students with access to the company’s industry-leading test prep for admissions exams, licensure, credentialing programs, and workforce readiness programs with zero out-of-pocket costs for students. Covered exams include the GRE, GMAT, LSAT, MCAT, NCLEX-RN, USMLE, Uniform Bar Exam, and Certified Financial Planner®, among many others. Since Kaplan’s All Access License was launched in 2022, tens of thousands of students have collectively saved more than $75 million in out-of-pocket costs for these programs.
Among the many institutional partners of Kaplan’s All Access License are: Cleveland State University, Xavier University of Louisiana, Howard University, Spelman College, South Carolina State University, Syracuse University College of Law, University Dayton School of Law. At the government level, the Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC), the state’s college access and financial aid agency, has contracted Kaplan to provide universal test prep and skills development courses to all students enrolled in Illinois’ 12 public universities; five Illinois community colleges are also included as part of a pilot program.
Julia Larkin, vice president, university partnerships, Kaplan, said:
“We’re honored by this recognition from EdTech Digest. It reflects the work so many of our university partners are doing to ensure that every student, regardless of financial circumstances, has access to the preparation they need for career readiness, and to build in-demand workforce skills. Removing cost as a barrier to high-stakes exam prep and workforce readiness programs is exactly what our All Access License was designed to do, and we’re proud to help institutions make that a reality for students.”
For a full list of winners and finalists, visit the EdTech Awards website.
Celebrating its 16th year, the U.S.-based EdTech Awards program is the world's largest recognition program for education technology, recognizing the biggest names in edtech.
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Kaplan, Inc. is a global education company that helps individuals and institutions advance their goals in an ever-changing world. Our broad portfolio of solutions helps students and professionals further their education and careers, universities and educational institutions attract and support students, and businesses maximize employee recruitment, retention, and development. Stanley Kaplan founded our company in 1938 with a mission to expand educational opportunities for students of all backgrounds. Today, our thousands of employees working in 40 countries/regions continue Stanley’s mission as they serve about 1.2 million students and professionals, 16,000 corporate clients, and 2,700 schools, school districts, colleges, and universities worldwide. Kaplan is a subsidiary of the Graham Holdings Company (NYSE: GHC). Learn more at kaplan.com.
