South Carolina State University Partners with Kaplan to Offer All Students Free Comprehensive Test Prep, Skills Development Courses

Orangeburg, SC (March 25, 2026) ⁠- South Carolina State University has partnered with global education company Kaplan to help its students achieve their academic goals and prepare for long-term career success.

All SC State students and alumni now have free access to Kaplan's best-in-class preparation for graduate-level admissions exams, professional licensing exams, and credential exams, including the GRE®, GMAT®, LSAT®, MCAT®, securities exams, and more. Students also have access to a robust suite of professional and academic skills development courses from Kaplan, including data literacy, data analysis, and critical thinking.

"This partnership with Kaplan represents another step forward in expanding opportunities for South Carolina State University students," SC State President Alexander Conyers said. "By providing free access to graduate admissions and professional certification preparation, we are helping remove financial barriers and empowering our students to compete at the highest levels in graduate education and the workforce."

By investing in Kaplan's All Access License®, colleges and universities can provide all of their students with access to Kaplan's industry-leading test prep for admissions exams, licensure, credentialing programs, and workforce readiness programs with zero out-of-pocket costs for students, helping them reach their ultimate career goals. 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.

"We're proud to partner with South Carolina State University leaders in their efforts to build lasting pathways to post-graduation prosperity. By investing in Kaplan's All Access License, university leaders are creating meaningful academic and career opportunities that support long-term professional advancement," said Julia Larkin, Kaplan's vice president for university partnerships. "This partnership equips students with both the practical skills and confidence that translate directly into workforce readiness and long-term career success. This creates a positive impact not only for them but also for the families and communities they support."

Dr. Frederick Evans, SC State provost and vice president for academic affairs, said providing students with access to high-quality preparation for exams such as the GRE, LSAT and MCAT strengthens the academic pathways SC State is building.

"Through this partnership with Kaplan, our students can enhance critical thinking, data literacy and other essential skills that support both academic achievement and career readiness," Evans said. "This collaboration reflects our commitment to student success beyond graduation. By equipping students with resources that prepare them for graduate study, licensure and professional advancement, we are reinforcing SC State's role as a launching point for lifelong achievement."

Among the many institutional partners of Kaplan's All Access License are: Cleveland State University, Xavier University of Louisiana, Howard University, Spelman College, and Kentucky State University. 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.

Reporters interested in covering this partnership and growing sector of Kaplan's portfolio can contact Russell Schaffer at [email protected].

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Founded in 1896 as South Carolina's only public historically Black land-grant institution, South Carolina State University has grown from a teachers' college into a comprehensive hub for education and research. Located in Orangeburg, S.C., SC State offers more than 50 undergraduate and graduate programs. SC State is the only Research 2 (R2) university in South Carolina, reflecting its expanding research activity and advanced degree offerings. SC State is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges and is a member of the Council of Graduate Schools.

Kaplan, Inc. is a global educational services 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 27 countries/regions continue Stanley's mission as they serve about 1.2 million students and professionals, 15,000 corporate clients, and 3,300 schools, school districts, colleges, and universities worldwide. Kaplan is a subsidiary of the Graham Holdings Company (NYSE: GHC). Learn more at kaplan.com.