Help for Students
Free/Reduced Cost Tutoring In Marion County
The following information is reprinted, with permission, from: "Tutoring Opportunities in Marion County," published by GEO:
Greater Educational Opportunities Foundation, 2540 North Capitol Avenue, Suite 101 Indpls., IN 46208
(317) 536-1027 www.geofoundation.org
Free Tutoring:
- Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Central Indiana: Mentoring service for boys, 7-15, and girls, 8-14
300 E. Fall Creek Pkwy. North Drive, Ste.400 Indianapolis, IN 46205 (317) 925-9611/(317) 634-6102.
- Brightwood Community Center: Offers homework help on Wednesday from 6-7 P.M. to children, 5-15, enrolled in "Kid's Program."
2410 North Station Street Indianapolis, IN 46218 (317) 546-8200.
- Community Alliance of the Far Eastside (CAFé): Offers free GED classes.
8902 East 38th Street Indianapolis, IN 46226 (317) 890-3288. www.cafeindy.org
- Concord Center Association: Offers America Reads and Math Counts tutoring before and after school. Provides free GED classes. Service area boundaries: North=Washington St. South=Hanna Ave. East=Madison Ave./I465 West=White River1
310 S. Meridian Street Indianapolis, IN 46225 (317) 637-4376. www.concordindy.org
- Dial-a-Teacher: (317) 226-4300 Service available Monday-Thursday, 5-8 P.M. during the school year.
- Eagle Creek Community Center: Offers after-school care for school age children. Activities include homework help, social skills and recreational activities. Transportation from area schools available.
4400 N. High School Road Indianapolis, IN 46254 (317) 299-4454.
- Emma Donnan IPS #72: 1202 E. Troy Avenue Indianapolis, IN 46203 (317) 370-8300.
- Even Start Family Literacy: Family-focused program that allows parents & children to attend school together. Key program components include adult literacy, preschool education, and parenting education. Participants must live in IPS district and have kids ages 3-5. Free. Transportation provided. 3650 Cold Springs Road Indianapolis, IN 46222 (317) 226-3275. (Program is geared toward parents. No tutoring is available for youth.)
- Good News Ministries: Youth center is open Monday – Friday 3-8 p.m. for youth ages 8-18. Tutoring is provided on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4:30 – 5:15 p.m. Reading tutoring is also available via computer. Free. Dinner is available daily.
2712 E. Washington Street Indianapolis, IN 46201 (317) 638-2862.
- Hawthorne Community Center: Offers America Reads and America Counts tutors daily Monday – Friday from 3-5:30 p.m. for grades K-6. Free 2440 W. Ohio Street Indianapolis, IN 46222 (317) 637-4312. www.ccicorp.org
- IUPUI Upward Bound: College preparatory program for high school students who will be first-generation college students. Includes weekly tutoring, and monthly enrichment seminars. Serves students at Warren Central H.S., Arlington H.S., Perry Meridian H.S., Southport H.S., Arsenal Tech H.S., Manual H.S., Broad Ripple H.S., and Northwest H.S. College visits are also available.
815 W. Michigan Street Indianapolis, IN 46202 (317) 274-2237.
- Indianapolis Public Schools: Offers free GED classes. Serves age 16 & older not expelled from school. Also offers credit courses (for a fee). 120 East Walnut Street Indianapolis, IN (317) 226-4536.
- Kids With Wings: Provides a Christian-based after-school program (Monday-Friday, 3-6p.m.) including: tutoring, Bible study, field trips, social skills, crafts and sports for children ages 5-14 in the Martindale-Brightwood area. Free, but must be enrolled. Transportation provided. 1970 Caroline Avenue Indianapolis, IN 46218 (317) 637-3776.
- Pathway to the Future Learning Center: Community Resource Center - Offers an after school program for 1st through 5th graders with homework assistance. Monday – Thursday 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.; Friday 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. 10182 John Jay Drive, Ste A Indianapolis, IN 46235 (317) 890-1624 or (317) 890-9817.
- Redeemer Hospitality Mission: Christian-based program that offers tutoring, homework assistance, recreation, and dinner Monday-Thursday, 4-7 P.M., for kids ages 5-14. Serves Mapleton-Fall Creek Area. Free, but must be enrolled. Our Redeemer Lutheran Church 3421 N. Park Ave. Indianapolis, IN 46210 (317) 925-3588.
- Rose-Hulman Homework Hotline: Tutors, specially trained to help younger students, are available from 7-10p.m., Sunday-Thursday throughout school year. Tutors have most math text books used in Indiana. Educational resources are also available on the Homework Hotline website at: www.askrose.org Toll free, 7-10 P.M., Monday-Thursday: 1-877-ASK-ROSE 1-877-275-7673.
- St. John's Missionary Baptist Church: Offers tutoring on Saturday mornings from 10 a.m. to 12 noon for neighborhood kids, grades K-12, through the school year. Please call before going. 1701 Dr. Andrew J. Brown Ave. Indianapolis, IN 46202 (317) 636-5775.
- Senior Corps: Foster grandparents serve as mentors, tutors, and caregivers for at-risk children and youth with special needs through a variety of community organizations. 445 North Meridian St. Indianapolis, IN 46201 (317) 396-1800.
- Shepherd Community: Offers the following two programs.
1625 E. Washington Street Indianapolis, IN 46201 (317) 636-3838.
- After-School Program: Offers homework assistance and recreational activities to children in grades 1-5, Monday-Thursday, 3:45-5:30 p.m.
- Teen Program: Provides homework help and job preparedness skills to youth 12 to 18. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Both programs are free. Server 46201 and 46203 zip codes. Transportation provided.
- Talks My Father Never Had With Me (Indianapolis Commission on African American Males): Mentoring program for school aged, at-risk boys. Meets 30 minutes per week for 26 weeks at IPS schools. Contact Dave Rozzell for more information. 148 E. Market St, Ste 505 Indianapolis, IN 46204 (317) 327-5775. www.icaam.org
- Vida Nueva United Methodist Church: Offers survival English, English as a Second Language, and conversational English classes on a one-to-one basis, especially for Latino immigrants; also offers instruction in English reading, writing, and spelling. Offers a GED program in Spanish and tutoring. 2801 W. Washington St., Indianapolis, IN 46222 (317) 638-0796.
- Wheeler Mission: One-on-one tutoring available on Mondays from 5-6:30 p.m. for children in grades K-5. Free with transportation included. 3208 E. Michigan Street Indianapolis, IN 46201-3318 (317) 687-3630.
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Low Cost and Fee-based Tutoring Programs
- Boys & Girls Club: There are 9 clubs (5 school-based) open to youth ages 5-18 in the Indianapolis area. Programs include: exploration of education/career opportunities with guidance of mentor; homework help; computer skills; and visits to local and out-of-state colleges. www.bgcindy.org Locations and fees are as follows:
- Keenan-Stahl Boys & Girls Club: 1949 E. Troy Avenue Indianapolis, IN 46203 (317)784-4561.
Fees: $10.00/year
- LeGore Boys & Girls Club: 5228 W. Minnesota Street Indianapolis, IN 46241 (317)241-0557.
Fees: $10.00/year
- Lilly Boys & Girls Club: 801 S. State Street Indianapolis, IN 46203 (317)632-2010.
Fees: $10.00/year
- Wheeler Boys & Girls Club: 2310 E. 30th Street Indianapolis, IN 46218-2707 (317) 962-4222.
Fees: $10.00/year
- Francis Scott Key IPS #103: 3920 Baker Drive Indianapolis, IN 46235 (317)226-3848.
Fees: $10.00/year
- George Buck IPS #94: 2701 Devon Avenue Indianapolis, IN 46219 (317)370-8301.
Tutoring through Raymond Park Middle School. Fees: $10.00/year
- Liberty Park Elementary IPS #103: 8425 E. Raymond Street Indianapolis, IN 46239 (317)532-1858.
Fees: $10.00/year
- Raymond Park Middle School: 8575 E. Raymond Street Indianapolis, IN 46239 (317)532-6510.
Fees: $10.00/year
- Christamore House: "Safe Haven": after-school program for area children, ages 6-18; offers tutoring, computer lab, mentoring, and recreational activities. 3-9 P.M. $50.00/month. 502 Tremont Avenue Indianapolis, IN 46222 (317) 635-7211. www.christamorehouse.com
- Flanner House of Indianapolis: Program includes workshops, role-playing, tutoring, and recreational activities. Offered for youth who attend school #42. Sliding scale fees. Call IPS #42 at (317) 226-4242 for more information.
- Forest Manor Multi-Service Center: After school program until 6:00 p.m. providing homework help, activities, educational programs and snacks. Transportation provided from area schools and bus stops. $25.00/week
5603 E. 38th Street Indianapolis, IN 46218 (317)545-1204.
- John H. Boner Community Center: Offers the following three programs: 2236 E. 10th Street Indianapolis, IN 46201 (317)633-8210. www.enn.org/jhbcc/jhbcc.htm
- After School Care: For 1st through 5th grade. Tutoring and other activities offered at Brookside Elementary (3150 E. 10th Street) and Hartmann Elementary (3734 E. Vermont St.). Sliding scale fee.
- Parents As Teachers Program: Home-based program for preschool & kindergarten age children. Includes meeting and home visits to equip parents to teach their children at home.
- School to Work: Offers job training skills & other educational resources to special education students from Arsenal Technical High School .
- Mary Rigg Neighborhood Center: After-School Program serves grade K-6. Includes homework assistance, arts and crafts, recreational activities and a meal. All children are welcome but transportation is only provided from IPS #49 AND #46. Sliding scale fees. 1920 W. Morris Street Indianapolis, IN 46221 (317)639-6106. www.maryrigg.org
- Learning Unlimited: Provides one-on-one tutoring in all subjects to all ages. $55/hour. 7373 Galloway Avenue Indianapolis, IN 46250 (317)595-0929.
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Contact your child’s school to see what extra help is available (many middle and high schools offer peer tutoring). Additionally, if your child's school is Title I, he or she may be eligible for supplemental services (tutoring).
For more information about supplemental services, speak with your child's principal or the school's Title I Coordinator. The following links may also interest you:
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