Strike HOPE offers free one-on-one tutoring to K-12 students from low-income families who learn outside the public school system. A vetted volunteer tutor meets with your child online once a week for about six weeks. If your household income is within national poverty guidelines, you can apply for free tutoring.
How our tutoring works
- One student, one tutor. Every session is one-on-one with a vetted volunteer tutor.
- Online, from home. Sessions take place over Google Meet inside Strike HOPE’s secure Google Workspace.
- Once a week for about six weeks. Each session lasts 30 to 60 minutes.
- Scheduled with you. The tutor sets the session times with the parent, so tutoring fits your family’s week.
Is my family eligible?
Parents or legal guardians of a K-12 student can apply. Your child learns outside the public school system: at home, online, or in a private or alternative program. Your household income is within national poverty guidelines, and you can show it with a recent tax return or benefits letter.
We serve families anywhere in the U.S. Submit one application per child. Families may apply for tutoring and for a free Chromebook.
How to apply
- Apply online on our Apply page (one application per child) and attach proof of income, such as a recent tax return or a benefits letter.
- Our volunteer board reviews applications once a month and contacts you by email or text.
- If your application is approved, we match your child with a tutor. Approved families may wait briefly until a tutor is available.
Applying does not guarantee help. Approval depends on the board’s review and on available tutors and funds.
Support for parents, too
Parents are a big part of learning at home. Our free video, Hope for Parents, is available to every family right now. We are also recruiting volunteers to coach parents one-on-one.
Our progress and how to help
As of October 2026, about 10 students have received free tutoring through Strike HOPE.
Our tutors are volunteers. $100 covers the administrative costs of one student’s six-week tutoring program, and gifts help qualifying families who have applied. 40% of donations go to the tutoring program. Our Impact page shows how donations are split.
Strike HOPE is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit; donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.
Would you rather give your time? Volunteer as a tutor or parent coach.
Common questions
Does tutoring cost anything?
No. Tutoring is free for families who apply and qualify.
Where do sessions happen?
Online, over Google Meet in Strike HOPE’s secure Google Workspace. Your child joins from home.
How long does the program last?
About six weeks, with one session a week of 30 to 60 minutes.
Can I choose the session times?
Sessions are scheduled with the parent, so you and the tutor set times that work for your family.
Questions? Email hope@strikehope.org, call or text (971) 301-4404, or visit our Contact page.