USO Pathfinder / USO + Coursera
USO
Check before you apply: details change often, so confirm on the official page before you apply.
- Who it's for
- Active duty, National Guard, Reserve and military spouses
Open to: active duty / transitioning service members, spouses, family or caregivers. - Cost
- Free
- Free with no benefit?
- Yes: no GI Bill, VR&E or VET TEC benefit needed.
- What you get
- Transition support + free Coursera for USO Transition participants
- Type
- Certification or course
- Credential strength
- 2/5: Free course with a completion certificate at most; builds skills, low weight with employers.
- Duration
- 12 months
- Format
- Online
- Location
- Nationwide
- Deadline
- Rolling
- Next start
- Rolling
- Jobs it can lead to
- Depends on your target role (job-search support)
- Notes
- Oct 4, 2026 check: old form link returned 404; USO education page lists active duty, Guard, Reserve and spouses (veterans not listed).
- Official page
- uso.org/programs/education-support
- Last checked
- Oct 4, 2026