Course Hero, founded back in 2006, is that online study buddy you probably signed up for during a late-night cram session. It offers study guides, tutoring help, and practice problems. But now the bill is due, and you're looking to cancel. We get it. Maybe you're done with finals, or you're just tired of seeing that charge pop up. With subscriptions ranging from $9.95 to $39.95, you can save up to $120 a year by cutting it loose. This guide covers how to cancel on desktop, iOS, and Android. Honestly, with everyone on TikTok making those 'study with me' videos, you've probably got enough motivation without the extra cost.
How to Cancel Course Hero Subscription on Desktop
This is the most direct way to cancel. You have to do it through their website, not just by deleting your account. They make you jump through a few hoops, so be ready.
1 Log Into Your Account
Go to the Course Hero website and sign in. Simple enough.
2 Navigate to Account Settings
Click your profile picture in the top right corner. A dropdown menu will appear. Select Account Settings.
3 Find Your Membership Info
On the settings page, you should see your subscription details. Look for a button or link that says Stop Recurring Membership. It might be less obvious than the 'Upgrade' button, of course.
4 Confirm the Cancellation
Here's the annoying part. Course Hero will likely show you a few pop-ups asking if you're really sure or offering a discount. Just keep clicking to confirm the cancellation until you see a final confirmation message. I had to click 'continue to cancel' twice before it finally let me go.
5 Check for a Confirmation Email
You should get an email confirming your subscription has been cancelled. If you don't get one, go back to your Account Settings and make sure it says your plan will expire at the end of the current billing period.
How to Cancel Course Hero Subscription on iOS
If you signed up through the App Store, you have to cancel through Apple. Deleting the app does nothing.
1 Open Your iPhone Settings
Tap the gray gear icon on your home screen.
2 Go to Your Apple ID
Tap on your name at the very top of the Settings screen.
3 Manage Your Subscriptions
Tap on Subscriptions. You'll see a list of all your active and expired subscriptions.
4 Find and Cancel Course Hero
Find Course Hero in the list and tap on it. Then, tap the Cancel Subscription button. You'll still have access until the current period ends.
How to Cancel Course Hero Subscription on Android
For Android users who subscribed via Google Play, the process is similar to iOS. You manage it through the Play Store, not the Course Hero app itself.
1 Open the Google Play Store
Find and open the Play Store app on your phone.
2 Access Your Profile Menu
Tap on your profile icon in the top-right corner.
3 Go to Payments & Subscriptions
In the menu, select Payments & subscriptions, and then tap on Subscriptions.
4 Select and Cancel Course Hero
Find Course Hero in your list of subscriptions, tap on it, and then select Cancel subscription. Follow the on-screen prompts to finish.
Cancel Course Hero Subscription with email
If you're stuck, you can contact their support team via an online request form on their website. Go to the 'Contact Us' page. Don't expect an instant reply; it can take a day or two. One user on Reddit mentioned they had to follow up because their first email got an automated response that didn't solve the problem.
Before you hit cancel, know this: Course Hero won't delete your account or the documents you've uploaded. You just lose premium access. Refunds? Don't count on it for forgetting to cancel. They are very strict and usually only consider refunds for technical errors or duplicate charges. The good news is you can often 'pause' your subscription for 1-3 months, which is a decent alternative if you think you might need it again next semester.
Course Hero Plans and Pricing 2025
| Plan | Price (per month) | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly | $39.95 | Billed monthly. Good for short-term needs, like a single exam period. Includes 30 Unlocks and 3 Tutor Questions. |
| Quarterly | $19.95 | Billed as $59.85 every 3 months. A middle-ground option. Includes 30 Unlocks/month and 10 Tutor Questions. |
| Annual | $9.95 | Billed as $119.40 once a year. This is the cheapest monthly rate but requires the biggest upfront commitment. Includes 30 Unlocks/month and 40 Tutor Questions. |
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Olivia Harper
Content Manager
Olivia Harper, a Content Manager with nine years of experience, creates user-focused guides on subscription services. Featured in Digital Consumer Reports, her work simplifies subscription terms and cancellations.
