Illinois Continues First-In-The-Nation Free Test Prep Program

Illinois Continues First-In-The-Nation Free Test Prep Program Building on Governor Pritzker's Affordability Agenda

CHICAGO – The Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) and global education company Kaplan today announced that Illinois’ first-in-the-nation free test preparation program – the Prepare for Illinois’ Future Program – will continue through the end of the academic school year. Additionally, Governor JB Pritzker has proposed to fund the program through the FY27 budget for another year as part of his Affordability Agenda and commitment to stren…

Illinois continues first-in-the-nation free test prep program – WAND (Decatur)

The state has invested $9.9 million into the program since it launched 13 months ago. More than 12,000 students registered for Kaplan's free test prep courses.  Governor Pritzker is recommending a $7 million appropriation for the program in FY27.

Illinois Continues First-In-The-Nation Free Test Prep Program

CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mar 9, 2026-