Suggestion: Extend Student Trial Program to Indonesian Students

Feedback
1

Dear Cursor Team,

I am an Indonesian student, and I would like to kindly request that you consider extending your student trial program to include students in Indonesia as well. There are several compelling reasons why this could be a beneficial move for both Cursor and the broader developer community in my country:

  1. High Growth Potential in Indonesia: While it’s true that some students here may not yet have strong productivity habits, this presents a unique opportunity. By introducing Cursor early in their journey, you can help shape a new generation of developers who are equipped with world-class tools and mindsets. Cursor could become the cornerstone of how they learn, build, and work—creating deep brand loyalty from the start.
  2. Affordability Advantage: At $20/month, Cursor is actually quite accessible for many Indonesian developers, especially those serious about their careers. Once students experience the value, affordability will rarely be a barrier. In fact, many would likely convert to paid users after their trial ends, particularly if they see tangible improvements in learning and productivity.
  3. Expanding Influence in Emerging Markets: Indonesia is one of the largest and fastest-growing internet populations in the world. By seeding adoption now—through student trials or localized initiatives—Cursor can establish a strong foothold in Southeast Asia ahead of other tools. This early engagement can lead to community growth, local advocates, and organic word-of-mouth marketing.
  4. Developer Community Amplification: The Indonesian tech ecosystem is growing rapidly, and there’s a vibrant community of learners, bootcamps, and early-career developers eager to use cutting-edge tools. Cursor has the potential to become a must-have development companion for thousands of them—especially if introduced through accessible, inclusive programs.

Thank you for building such a thoughtful and promising product. I hope you’ll consider this as a strategic investment in future users from Indonesia and similar regions.

Warm regards,
AG
Student – Indonesia

1 Like
2

Hi @alfagayeng,

I’m from Indonesia too, and I hope the Cursor team hears your voice.

The issue was that there were so many “fake” students and “fake” users (bots) registering for this program.

After they fix their system, I hope they’ll add back some restricted countries.