Student Portal UAT — test on https://sp-dev.fly.dev. Story SP-01. Collab sync is separate from catalog Business UAT.
What you're proving
A new learner can register, verify email, complete the Paralegal application, and pay the $40 application fee with a card only.
Before you start
| Who | Password | |
|---|---|---|
| New learner | *(register fresh email)* | *(your choice)* |
| Django superuser | admin@lsu.edu | *(ask team for sp-dev password)* |
Sign on: https://sp-dev.fly.dev/accounts/login/
Mailpit: https://sp-dev.fly.dev/_mail/
QA Tools: https://sp-dev.fly.dev/admin/qa_tools/seedtool/ — seed Paralegal apply — open period + default transcript reminder rules
Stripe test card: 4242 4242 4242 4242 (any future expiry, any CVC)
Step 1 — Register and verify email
- Open https://sp-dev.fly.dev/accounts/register/ and create a new account.
- Check Mailpit for the verification email.
- Open the verify link — page shows Confirm my email (does not auto-verify).
- Click Confirm my email — account becomes verified.
Step 2 — Complete application wizard
- Open https://sp-dev.fly.dev/applications/paralegal/apply/
- Complete steps 1–4 including Program & funding → Self pay.
- Upload a personal statement PDF on step 5; refresh the page — file remains.
- Tick both acknowledgement boxes before Continue enables.
- Phone field shows hint: 10-digit US number.
Step 3 — Pay $40 application fee
- On step 5 with both boxes ticked, proceed to payment.
- Payment offers card only (no Affirm/Klarna).
- Pay with
4242 4242 4242 4242. - Confirmation page shows reference number.
Optional appendix — Declined card
- Start a new application or use a fresh test account.
- Attempt payment with decline card
4000 0000 0000 0002.