Finding the right partner requires an alignment in values, shared goals, and a mutual commitment to collaboration. ACT collaborates with multiple strategic partners that amplify our mission of making education and assessments accessible for all.

"When ACT gets to work with great partners, we are able to unite around the common purpose of supporting student success,” explains Andrew Taylor, senior vice president of Educational Solutions at ACT. “Working together leads to innovation and impact for students, the families that support them, and the educators and administrators that serve as the catalysts for their success."

From transforming test prep to unlocking scholarships and empowering educators, here's a look at some highlights from these strategic collaborations.

1. Going Merry helps students bridge testing and financial aid

What it’s about: ACT and Going Merry help families and counselors navigate the challenging financial aid and scholarship process with easy-to-use tools and resources.

How it helps:

• FAFSA guidance with accessible resources to help families navigate financial aid during the college application process
• Financial planning support for families and counselors through:
• A college match tool that compares college costs
• A smart planner to keep students organized
• A financial aid appeal letter generator for requesting additional college funding
• Scholarship tools that provide auto-fill applications, estimated completion times, and a personalized list of vetted scholarship recommendations

2. National Test Prep Association (NTPA) partnership provides equitable tutor access

What it’s about: The NTPA is a key player in advocating for accessible ACT readiness. This partnership makes tutoring available to students who may not otherwise have access.

How it helps:

• ACT Affiliate Tutor program boasts 270 tutors supporting over 13,000 students and families
• Offering quarterly webinars and updates to these affiliate tutors and organizations ensures they are effectively teaching the most up-to-date ACT prep materials to students
• An interactive tool helps families find ACT affiliate tutors by state

3. Arizona State University opens doors to college credit for high school students

What it’s about: ACT can now connect students to college credit opportunities through ASU’s Universal Learner Courses, reducing barriers and providing flexibility for high school students to explore their interests and earn credits. This program is being expanded further with more free access to college-level classes and more states participating in this opportunity.

How it helps:

• Improve college readiness by enabling students to develop skills in college-level courses and retake them as needed until they are satisfied with their performance.
• Allows students to earn college credit with minimal financial risk — registration fees are waived, and students only pay a transcript fee if they choose to add the course to their transcript.
• Boosts academic confidence as students can explore challenging subjects and advance academically
• Offers flexible learning formats with online courses that they can complete as their schedules permit, with no risk to their high school GPA
• Lets students jumpstart their college journeys by earning credits they can use at ASU or transfer to another university

4. MasteryPrep takes ACT Online Prep to new heights

What it’s about: ACT Online Prep, Powered by MasteryPrep, is a go-to classroom solution, offering personalized study paths, real ACT questions, alignment with the highest standards for ACT readiness, and powerful reporting tools.

How it helps:

• Fully aligned with the new enhanced ACT, so educators can help prepare their students for the latest test
• Multipurpose use from test prep to professional development to curriculum, helping educators seamlessly implement the material into classroom instruction
• Customizable to fit school and district testing calendars

5. College Aid Pro

What it’s about: ACT and College Aid Pro, a software company that simplifies the complexities around college costs, financial aid, and scholarships for families, are partnering to expand access to comprehensive college planning resources.

How it helps:

• Software to search for merit scholarships at every college
• Project personalized financial aid amounts and Student Aid Index to calculate the true net cost of college
• Receive end-to-end college planning advice with personalized, expert college funding guidance and support

6. SkillsUSA collaboration uses ACT WorkKeys in competition

What it’s about: ACT WorkKeys was featured in national SkillsUSA competitions this past summer, showcasing ACT’s value in workforce pathways.

How it helps:

• Finalists in four competitions gained access to the WorkKeys curriculum to prepare for the assessments: 
• Quiz Bowl
• Related Technical Math
• Medical Math
• Medical Terminology
• ACT is a recognized SkillsUSA partner within a larger ecosystem of workforce and trades spaces

7. Revolution Prep expands access and support

What it’s about: A budget-friendly test bundle through Revolution Prep gives families a supplemental test prep option, including an ACT test voucher with multiple perks.

How it helps:

• No-cost registration up to the late registration deadline
• Includes four ACT test attempts through July 2026
• Free score reports to up to eight schools
• Access to six prior ACT forms to use as practice
• Students have easy access to delete scores
• Revolution Prep school partners can host “closed” ACT online test sites, allowing their students/prospective students increased access to the ACT test online – at a familiar location with familiar staff using familiar school devices – on a Thursday, Friday, Saturday, or Sunday. Paper testing remains available for schools with students who require accommodations.

From classrooms and test prep centers to CTE schools and college campuses, ACT’s Educational Solutions team is driving meaningful impact through data-informed partnerships. Whether boosting awareness, access, or achievement, ACT continues to collaborate and innovate with strategic partners to support students everywhere.