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This article offers eight free or low-cost tutoring programs — and details about them that may be especially helpful for students who learn and think differently.

Our mission is to connect people who want to learn with experts who love to teach. For over two decades, we have pursued that singular goal. In the process, we have become one of the nation’s leading online tutoring providers.

You can use Care.com to find private tutors local to you in a variety of topic areas, tailored to you or your child's specific needs.

Khan Academy offers help studying and learning in a variety of topics for all ages, as well as free prep courses for a variety of topics, including college entrance exams.

Chariot Learning's mission is to empower students in Rochester, New York to reach their academic goals through personalized, engaging tutoring. They offer one-on-one and small-group tutoring across subjects and grade levels, plus homework help, study skills coaching, and test preparation. Sessions are available in-person and online with flexible scheduling and progress tracking; a website is available for program details and booking.

Sensational Inclusion LLC fosters inclusive learning by providing individualized tutoring that builds academic skills, independence, and confidence for learners of all abilities. They offer one-on-one and small-group tutoring in reading, math, and study skills, with specialized support for neurodiverse students and accommodations planning. Based in Rochester, New York, they provide in-person and virtual options; visit their website for program details and scheduling.

Straight A Homework House's mission is to provide personalized, confidence-building tutoring that helps students master homework, strengthen academic skills, and succeed in school. They offer in-person and virtual tutoring in Pittsford, NY across subjects, small-group sessions and homework clubs, plus test-prep and study-skill coaching. Flexible scheduling and online booking are available via their website.