Modern States Education Alliance Secures Nearly $1M in New Funding to Expand Access to Higher Education

NEW YORK, July 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- 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 York City and nationally.

"College is out of reach for too many students and families, and even students who attend college often end up with thousands of dollars in debt," said Steve Klinsky, Modern States founder and chief executive officer. "These grants will help keep higher education accessible to more learners of all ages, advancing our shared mission of ensuring everyone has the opportunity to earn a college degree. I'm proud that Axim Collaborative and Ichigo Foundation recognize the potential of the Modern States model and support our growth."

Founded in 2017, Modern States aims to lower the barriers to higher education by offering free online courses that ...