Tutoring Resources for Veterans
Going back to school can be challenging on many fronts, and sometimes you'll need some extra help. Asking for help with schoolwork is intimidating, but it's important. The Department of Veterans Affairs has a program to help pay for tutoring. If you're not eligible for that program, there are several other options of tutoring resources for veterans.
Will the VA Pay for Tutoring?
If you are using educational assistance through the VA, you may be able to receive an additional payment to help with tutoring. To be eligible for this benefit, you must be enrolled at least half-time in an educational program, taking a challenging class, and the course must be part of your academic program.
If you meet these requirements, your instructor must write a letter on your behalf to your school's certifying official agreeing that you need to help. Then your school will approve your need, assign you a tutor and confirm the hourly pay.
If you're using the Montgomery G.I. Bill®️, once you accumulate $600 of tutoring sessions, your benefits will be charged for subsequent tutoring hours. If you use the Post-9/11 GI Bill, your benefits will not change.
The VA has a maximum payment of $100 per month for tutoring, maxing out entirely at $1,200.
Free Tutoring Resources for Veterans
If you don't qualify for the VA tutoring stipend, there are several free opportunities for veterans and military-connected students.
Several websites offer military students free or discounted tutoring, including StudyEdge.com and Tutor.com. StudyEdge.com gives veterans a free semester of tutoring with a private tutor. Tutor.com's program is funded by the Defense Department and Coast Guard Mutual Assistance, and it's open to all military-connected students. Tutoring help is available online, 24/7 and for all subjects and grades.
Additional resources are available through the MWR Digital Library -- which you can access through Military OneSource -- including books, databases and reference materials.
Another option for tutoring is to talk with the school you're attending and see what programs they have available for their students at a low or no cost. It's important to know when to ask for help and remember that it is not a weakness.
Learn more about GI Bill® benefits and other resources available to veterans and military-connected students.