How to Apply for a Coursera Financial Aid – Steps and Sample Application
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Coursera is designed to bring students and professionals closer to standard educational and professional materials delivered by expert tutors around the world. This is an initiative that has only been possible through the internet. Now you can learn and get certificates online without having to travel across the ocean to the other side of the world and Coursera is even making it much better.
In this post, we will look at how you can apply for financial aid to study a course on Coursera, we will also look at the application steps and sample application write up you can copy to start your own application.
What is a Coursera Financial Aid?
A Coursera Financial Aid is a scholarship programme designed by Coursera to help anyone who cannot afford the fees for a course to still get a chance to enrol.
This programme is designed to support those who truly cannot afford to pay for it, I encourage you to pay for it if you can so it becomes beneficial to those who really need it.
Types of Programmes you can get Financial Aid for
Coursera displays a link next to enrol on various courses you can study with financial aid, most programmes on Coursera allow you to apply for financial aid.
Who qualifies for Coursera Financial Aid?
Anyone who meets the requirements for a Coursera financial aid will qualify for it. Throughout the application process, you are asked various questions on how much you currently make annually and other details that will give Coursera an idea of your financial status, this will prompt their decision.
Again you have to be truthful so others who really need this opportunity can benefit.
How long does it take to get a response on Coursera Financial Aid?
Typical it takes up to 15 days for Coursera to respond to your financial aid request.
Can my application be denied?
Yes, your financial aid request on Coursera can be denied, this may happen if you do not qualify based on the information you submitted.
Steps to apply for a Coursera Financial Aid
Below is a step by step guide to requesting a Coursera financial aid
- On a computer, visit the course page you want to apply for financial aid on Coursera
- Click Learn more and apply next to the information about financial aid or scholarships
- Fill out the application and submit it (the application should be more than 150 words)
- Wait as your application is being reviewed by Coursera
- An application status email will be sent to you if approved or denied, you can also check the Updates page to see the status of your application
What should I do as I wait for Coursera’s response on my application?
As you wait for Coursera’s response to your application, you can begin the course immediately using audit mode or free mode.
Can I use a free trial as I have applied for financial aid?
No, if you start a free trial, Coursera will refuse your financial aid application
Points to note before applying for a Coursera financial aid
Below is a list of points to note when applying for a Coursera financial aid;
- The application should be more than 150 words, Coursera does not accept anything less
- You should be truthful and honest
- You will have to wait at least 2 weeks to receive an email from Coursera on your application
- Financial aid is only provided to cover per month or per course, you will have to apply multiple times to cover a specialization programme.
Coursera Financial Aid Application Sample
I have created a sample Coursera financial aid application which you can download and edit for your application. This is more than 150 words and is suitable for Coursera.
Why you need a Coursera Financial Aid
Hi,
I am [insert name], a graphic designer who seeks to enhance his skills and broaden his knowledge in design thinking. This course is well organised and it covers all the areas I hope to improve. However, I am currently working as a freelancer who earns per gig, averagely I make a little over $4,000 a year which barely covers off keep, rent, bills and transportation. Although I understand this is a highly rated programme and not as pricey as others I see elsewhere, paying for this course will really affect me. The gigs I get day in and day out are what sustain my family and me. Getting such experts to take you through such a course is very difficult, at least in the part of the world I find myself, this opportunity is one I do not hope to lose since I know it will benefit me the most but putting together the funds to pay for it seems almost impossible as I do not have a standard job and the gigs I service are also not frequent.
Thank you.
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How will this Financial Aid help you reach your goals?
Hi,
This Financial Aid provided by Coursera will enable me to reach my next goal as a designer. I believe this programme is well-designed and delivered by international experts who are committed to providing the best knowledge to professionals in this industry.
This course will also get me closer to earning a certificate which I can add up to my resume and also include on my Linkedin to help me stand out and get more jobs. From the details of this course, I noticed how this has helped others in getting a raise, getting new jobs and freelance gigs, I also want this for me and I believe after taking this course I will also share a good story in no time. There are other training programmes locally which are delivered by local tutors and experts but with this course, the experts and tutors are internationally recognised for training professionals globally and Coursera being a platform that holds standards and the quality of information dear to the heart, I trust every bit of information here is organised to shape me into a better person at my work or service.
This financial aid will also help me make more money through my work to support myself and the family.
Thank you.
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Conclusion
Coursera has made it easier to get through their courses and programmes using financial aids, this is beneficial to anyone who cannot afford to pay for it genuinely. Coursera will normally approve your request and hope you finish the course.
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