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Coursera Financial Aid SOP

Joshua Carrasco
Last edited 259 days ago by Joshua Carrasco
Goal: Provide step-by-step instructions for creating a Coursera account and applying for financial aid.
Context: This allows eligible students to take Coursera courses for free.
When to Use: When interested in Coursera courses but unable to pay fees.
Instructions: Create Coursera Account
Open web browser and go to
Click on the blue "Join for Free" button at top right
Enter first name, last name, and email address in pop-up form
Select preferred language
Click area of study to reveal extensive list of options
Select field(s) you are interested in
Check box if interested in teaching instead of learning
Review preferences summary on right
Click the large blue "Join for Free" button at bottom
Check email inbox for verification link
Click verification link to confirm email address
Set password when prompted
Instructions: Apply for Financial Aid
Browse Coursera course catalog and select desired course
Scroll down page and click "Financial Aid Available" link
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Click blue "Continue to Application" button in pop-up
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Select course you need aid for in dropdown menu
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Provide background details in online form
Write at least 150 word statement on financial situation and career goals
Mark $0 for amount you can pay each month
Paste same essay for relevancy question
Check boxes to agree to Terms and Conditions
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Complete CAPTCHA challenge
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Click blue "Submit" button for application
Await decision email within 15 days

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