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Defusing the Student Loan Debt Bomb
American higher education has become the policy equivalent of a well-meaning uncle who keeps giving you “investment advice” that leaves you owing him money. What began as a noble idea, let every kid chase the American Dream with federally backed student loans, has quietly turned into a $1.8 trillion debt bomb sitting at the base […]
Meet Jesse Bent
Jesse Bent spent 23 years in active duty with the U.S. Air Force. As his service time neared an end, he used Modern States to prepare for four CLEP exams in order to earn his associate’s degree, which had for years eluded him. Jesse used that momentum to eventually earn a master’s degree in cybersecurity […]
Meet Kaitlyn Besley
Kaitlyn Besley, a 19-year-old from Western Michigan, used Modern States to prepare for six CLEP tests, passing each one on her first attempt. She’s saved almost a year’s worth of tuition and other costs because of CLEP, and has become an advocate for Modern States among her friends. We can’t thank her enough for helping […]
Meet Jena Bernardo
For Jena Bernardo, taking just one Modern States course made all the difference. The Air Force veteran needed only to complete College Composition to earn her associate’s degree, though she struggled to find the motivation and confidence to take it in a traditional college classroom. She then found Modern States and CLEP, finished the degree […]
Meet Adrian
Adrian is going places, but not at his family’s expense. The 16-year-old Floridian used Modern States and CLEP to earn 36 college credits for free, saving his parents about $50,000 in tuition. Though still in high school, he’s now two classes from earning his bachelor’s degree.
Meet Gabriel Ping
Gabriel Ping used Modern States and CLEP to fulfill the coursework needed to complete the Texas First Early High School Completion program, allowing him to graduate high school at the age of 15. That honor also helped him draw the attention of a top company in San Antonio, culminating in a distinguished internship to kick […]
Meet the Cruz Sisters
The Cruz sisters, 18-year-old Jaquelin and 16-year-old Santana, have the rare — if not singular — distinction of having each earned an associate’s degree while still in high school. Learn how they used Modern States and CLEP to save time and money along their education journey.
Meet Ahmad Salem
We first spoke to Ahmad Salem in 2021 after he used Modern States and CLEP to earn his associate’s degree prior to graduating high school. Ahmad didn’t stop there. The 23-year-old software engineer already earned his doctorate. He recently shared how Modern States gave him something more valuable than anything else during his education: time.
Meet Bishwash Khadka
Bishwash Khadka, an international student from Nepal, used Modern States to help pass the Chemistry and Biology CLEP exams, which gave him free credits and allowed him to graduate a semester early from McNeese State University. He recommends Modern States to all his friends, including other international students who can use CLEP to demonstrate previously […]
15-year-old graduates SAISD high school early, credits local free programs
The Modern States Education Alliance is a free, online nonprofit that helps students take subject tests called CLEP tests. Anyone who scores high enough on a CLEP test can earn college credits. These tests can be costly, but the nonprofit makes it possible for students to take several at low cost.
Modern States Education Alliance Secures Nearly $1M in New Funding to Expand Access to Higher Education
Modern States Education Alliance, a nonprofit dedicated to making a high-quality college education accessible and affordable to everyone, today announced it has received nearly $1 million in funding from the Axim Collaborative and the Ichigo Foundation. The two grants will help Modern States scale access to its free online courses and credit-bearing exams in New […]
