New Jersey pilots partnership to help residents earn free credit at 3 colleges
The state of New Jersey announced Monday it is partnering with nonprofit course provider Modern States to allow some residents to earn college credit for free.
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Big savings for students: NJ colleges now offering free courses
The New Jersey Office of Higher Education is working with a nonprofit organization to launch pilot program that will allow Garden State students and adults to get a boost in their college careers. Brian Bridges, the state secretary of higher education said as part of the pilot, the Modern States Educational Alliance has agreed to […]
Celebrating Pi with Pie
Another opportunity I want all of you to be aware of is the opportunity for your high school student to become a Klinsky Scholar, as part of the Purdue Fast Start Program. The program is through Modern States, an online philanthropic college course catalogue, which allows a High School student to take college courses online […]
7 Unconventional Ways to Earn Money Towards Your Kid’s Dream Degree
College is a big expense, and saving for it can be stressful for both parents and students. It’s easy to make mistakes in this process of saving and paying for an education. We all know about filling out the FAFSA. But let’s talk about 7 unique strategies for saving and paying for college.
Podcast: Edelblut Details New Program To Help Save on College
New Hampshire education commissioner Frank Edelblut previews a statewide program to help high school students earn college credits. Founders of Modern States talk about the program and its value with Roger Wood.
Free tests for college credit offered in N.H.
The state’s partnership with a philanthropic effort means 1,000 free exams are being offered that can be used for college credit. Under the partnership announced Monday, the Department of Education said a philanthropy called the Modern States Education Alliance will pay for up to 1,000 College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) tests given by the College Board. […]
New program through state education department offers free college classes to NH high school students
The New Hampshire Department of Education launched a new program to offer high school students free online college courses. The department is partnering with the nonprofit, Modern States, to give students a chance to earn High School and college credit at the same time. Modern States will pay for 1,000 college-level examination program tests, which […]
The Benefit of Earning College Credit Before Graduating High School
Not everyone has heard of CLEP, but the 50-year-old program is gaining traction with high school students. The College Level Examination Program (CLEP), offered by The College Board, is a series of 30+ credit-bearing exams which test learners of all ages on college freshman-level subjects; passing scores on the exams are accepted for credit by […]
Everything You Need to Know About CLEP Exams
To prepare for a CLEP exam, it’s a good idea to get the official study materials, which include the Official Study Guide ($25) for all 34 exams or individual exam guides ($10). You can also try Modern States, a nonprofit education alliance dedicated to college access for all, where you can sign up for a […]
How the Freshman Year for Free Program Works: Q&A with the Executive Director of Modern States
The Freshman Year for Free Program launched in 2017 by Modern States Education Alliance, a nonprofit organization dedicated to college access. The program has since helped more than 200,000 students earn free college credit. The Freshman Year for Free program provides more than 30 free online courses taught by top college professors. Once students complete […]
Huntington Beach student earns free college credit during pandemic with this program
Huntington Beach-resident Ethan Huang thought there had to be a way for him to save time and money on the cost of college — he just had to figure out how. Prior to the pandemic, he researched alternative ways to earn college credit and uncovered Modern States, a philanthropy offering 30+ tuition-free courses designed to […]
College Credit Opportunities Available To Michigan Residents
Michigan residents have the opportunity to earn college credit without taking coursework through a new partnership with the state. The Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO) has joined with Modern States Education Alliance and the College Board to offer local residents free online prep courses for any of College Board’s College-Level Examination Program […]
