Request a Tutor
Quick Facts
- Tutoring takes place in-person in groups of 2 to 5 students led by a qualified peer tutor.
- Groups meet twice a week for 50 minutes each session. During the summer, students meet three times a week for 50 minutes
- Attendance is taken at every session. Tutees must withdraw in order to leave their tutoring group.
- Group tutoring costs $5 per session.
- Tutoring fees are charged to your U-Bill once a month for the previous month.
- Funding sources are available for tutees to review and select in the application. Questions regarding your funding approval will be directed to their staff. If your funding is not approved, you will need to pay by U-Bill or withdraw.
- Please select the Financial Assistance: Dean of Students Office funding source if you are concerned about the fees.
- Tutors help students learn how to learn and will not provide direct answers to anything graded (homework, projects, quizzes, etc.)
- Tutors do not replace class instruction.
- Tutees should come with questions and be ready to engage.
- Review the Tutee Policy Statement for further information.

Campus Resources
- Academic Resources & Worksheets
- Consult with your Professor or TA
- Consult with an Academic Coach
- Form a Peer Study Group
- Writing & Media Center

How to Request a Tutor
- Be registered at Iowa State for the undergraduate course for which you want a tutor.
- Complete your request through our website
- Select funding source: U-Bill (self-funded) or funding source (requires approval). Funding sources can be updated.
- Have an open schedule, this allows us to effectively match you with a tutor.
- Keep your request up-to-date. Withdraw your request if needed.
- Watch for an e-mail from your tutor once you are assigned a group. Tutoring is not guaranteed, placement depends on the number of qualified tutors and schedule compatibility
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