Making Money in College: 7 Tutoring Companies You Should Know
Tutoring, particularly online tutoring, has become a multi-BILLION dollar industry globally, with $608M in the US alone. That offers students many opportunities to earn.
Excerpt from the book, The Ultimate Guide to Making Money in College
With parents’ busy schedules, and the increasing complexity of courses now being taught in schools (particularly math), the number of parents using paid tutoring services is staggering.
Tutoring, however, is not just for the “academically challenged” student. Many parents want to give their already-excelling child an edge. Even if their child is gifted they will use tutoring.
Although many parents want their children’s tutors to be teachers (degreed, certified), other parents prefer college students to tutor their children. These parents perceive college students as energetic, better able to build relationships with their children, and full of the latest information.
This creates a wonderful opportunity for you, the college student. It also gives you another advantage, especially if you’re heading into the education field: tutoring looks great on your resume.
Below are some excellent places for you to start putting your teaching skills to use. They also offer a lot of flexibility, so you can tutor around your schedule and not stress about having to choose between making money or studying.
Chegg Tutors
Chegg offers flexible, online tutoring opportunities, with easy-to-search jobs, and weekly pay.
Type: Online
Location(s): Nationwide, USA
Pay: Approximately $20.00 per hour
Age Requirement: 21
Tax Status: 1099
Contact: tutors-support@chegg.com
Founded: 2012
Notes:
Must have 4-year degree OR currently be enrolled in a 4-year degree program. If still a student, you need to present TWO forms of student identification
Payment via PayPal
ClubZ Tutoring
ClubZ offers students tutoring sessions online, in their homes, and even in their schools. ClubZ tutors work with currently assigned classroom homework and scheduled examinations, supplementing the existing curriculum as needed.
Type: Online and in-person tutoring
Location(s): Nationwide, USA
Pay: Around $21.00 per hour
Age Requirements: 21
Tax Status: 1099
Contact: https://clubztutoring.com/contact-us/
Founded: 1995
Frog Tutoring
Frog Tutoring offers in-person and online tutoring services. If you have a strong suit in a particular area, sign up and set up a profile as an online tutor.
Type: Private in-home tutoring
Location(s): Nationwide, USA
Pay: Approximately $22.00 per hour. Mileage compensation over central mileage
Age Requirement: 20
Tax Status: 1099
Contact: info@frogtutoring.com
Founded: 2009
Notes:
Minimum GPA of 3.0
At least one year tutoring experience required
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GoPeer
GoPeer is an online platform that connects K-12 students with nearby college undergraduates for in person tutoring. GoPeer allows K-12 students and their parents to easily find and connect with vetted college students for very affordable, subject-specific, in-person tutoring sessions.
Type: Online or in person tutoring
Location(s): Nationwide, USA
Pay: Typically, $25 to $35 per hour
Age Requirement: 18
Tax Status: 1099
Fees: 20% of a $25.00 tutoring rate
Contact: admin@gopeer.org
Founded: 2016
Notes:
This site specifically wants college students or recent grads as tutors.
Nerdify
Nerds are freelance students and graduates from the top US, UK and other universities around the world. They have passed the Nerdify examination process, proven their competence and agreed to follow our Honor Code. Nerds provide text-based homework and study help.
Type: Tutoring
Location(s): Nationwide, USA, CAN, AU
Pay: Around $20.00 per hour
Age Requirement: 21
Tax Status: 1099
Contact: done@nerdifyit.com
Founded: 2015
Notes:
Must be a 3rd year university student, or higher
Pundits
Pundits is an on-demand tutoring app that connects students and tutors remotely. They are looking for enthusiastic, passionate and engaging tutors who are experts in the subjects that they teach.
Type: Online Tutoring
Location(s): Remote, USA
Pay: Up to $20.00 per hour
Age Requirement: 21
Tax Status: 1099
Contact: support@getpundits.com
Founded: 2015
Notes:
All tutoring done via iPad
Skooli
According to Skooli, “Skooli connects students with only the best online tutors, which is why our tutors are paid more than other online tutoring platforms. Start tutoring with Skooli and earn more.”
Type: Online tutoring
Location(s): Remote, CAN, USA
Pay: $25.00 per hour
Age Requirement: 18
Tax Status: 1099
Contact: support@skooli.com
Founded: 2014
Notes:
Enrolled in or graduated from college
Payment via PayPal
Are you an education major? If so, did any of these companies resonate with you? If you’re not an education major, please don’t think you can’t be a tutor. If you have an aptitude for mathematics, for example, you could be a godsend to students struggling in that area.
Or, maybe you’re not an expert, but you have an amazing way of helping people, especially kids, understand difficult concepts. That’s a talent you shouldn’t let go to waste.
To learn about other places and lots more ways to make money while in school, check out our book on Amazon!
About the Author: Pamela La Gioia is creator of “The Ultimate Guide Series”. She is author of The Ultimate Guide to Making Money in College, which provides students over 200 flexible companies offering jobs they can do around their schedules. @TheUltimateGui4
