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Frequently Asked Questions - Students

Finding A Tutor

  • Q: How do I find a tutor using WyzAnt?
    A: To find a tutor with WyzAnt, simply enter the subject for which you need a tutor,your zip code, and the distance you would like to search. You will see a list of all WyzAnt tutors who match your criteria. Click on a tutor's name to learn more and to contact a tutor directly.

  • Q: The tutor I'm interested in doesn't have a schedule posted online. Does this mean he or she is not available?
    A: All tutors listed on our website have availability, even if they don’t have an updated schedule. Your best bet is to send the tutor an email to see if he or she can work with your schedule.

  • Q: I need instruction in a subject that you do not seem to offer. What do I do?
    A: If your search comes up empty, don’t worry. Email us at info@wyzant.com or call at 877-WYZANT1 and we will help you find a qualified tutor in your area.

  • Q: What if I don't find a local tutor in my subject area?
    A: If your search comes up empty, don't worry! You can request a tutor and we will help you find a match that meets your needs.

  • Q: What if I email a tutor and don't hear back from him or her?
    A: We do everything we can to keep our database up-to-date and prevent this from happening. However, if this does occur, please let us know right away and we will go out of our way to make sure you get all the help you need to straighten out the situation. There is a good chance that we have another tutor for you and we will do our best to put you touch with a qualified tutor as soon as possible.

Payment Questions

  • Q: How much does tutoring cost?
    A: Tutors set their own rate depending on experience and cost of living considerations. Payment can be made on an hourly basis or according to one of the discount packages detailed below:

    Credit Package Discount Purchase Price
    $200 - $399 5% $190 - $379
    $400 - $999 10% $360 - $899
    $1,000 + 15% $850 +


    Your first hour of tutoring carries a satisfaction guarantee and the unused portion of your purchase amount can be either refunded or transferred to another WyzAnt tutor. Please note that if you don't use the entire discount package, your refund will be adjusted to reflect the correct discount.

  • Q: May I meet with a tutor for an interview free of charge?
    A: In order to meet with a WyzAnt tutor, you must first add billing information to your account. Please note that no charges will occur until after a lesson takes place. We leave it up to our tutors to decide if they are willing to conduct an in-person interview without charging. Provided you have entered billing information and your tutor is willing to conduct a free consultation, you may schedule an appointment directly with your tutor.

  • Q: When and how do I make payment?
    A: The easiest method of payment is by credit or debit card via WyzAnt’s secure website. Once you have found a suitable tutor, just enter your credit/debit card information through your WyzAnt account. As soon as WyzAnt receives and verifies your billing information, you will be able to set up the first lesson with your tutor. You may also pay for lessons using a registered PayPal account, or by sending a check or money order directly to WyzAnt’s corporate office.

  • Q: May I send payment by check or money order?
    A: Yes, but WyzAnt will have to receive your check before your tutoring lesson. Please leave plenty of time or WyzAnt may have to notify your tutor to delay starting the lessons until payment has been received. Please make checks payable to WyzAnt, Inc., and mail to:

    WyzAnt, Inc
    1714 N Damen Ave
    Suite 3N
    Chicago, IL 60647

  • Q: Are there different payment plans or discounts available?
    A: Yes, many of our customers purchase a tutoring credit package and enjoy discounts of 5-15%. For more information, please refer to our tutoring packages listed below:

    Credit Purchased You Pay Discount
    $200 - $399 $190 - $379 5%
    $400 - $999 $360 - $899 10%
    $1000 + $850 + 15%

    To purchase a tutoring package, simply login to your WyzAnt account and navigate to the secure payment page. After each lesson, your account will be debited the appropriate amount.

  • Q: I just got an email from you saying that I’ve been charged the non-discounted rate for my tutoring lesson. I purchased a package, so I should be getting charged the discounted rate, right?
    A: You are in fact receiving the discount. Here’s how: Let’s assume you purchased the $400 credit package and you paid $360. Let’s also say your tutor’s rate is $40 per hour. After a one hour lesson, $40 is debited from your WyzAnt credit. Remember, you got $400 in credit but paid only $360, so you received your 10% discount upfront when we gave you a free $40 in credit.

  • Q: Why do I have to add a credit card before I can exchange phone numbers with tutors?
    A: WyzAnt has this policy for two reasons. First, it helps ensure the legitimacy of the inquiries our tutors receive. Second, it provides WyzAnt with a means of collecting payment for tutoring lessons after they occur. Your credit card information will be encrypted in our database for added security and charges will only be made at your discretion or after a tutor submits a lesson review.

  • Q: Am I permitted to pay the tutor cash?
    A: No, all payment must be made through WyzAnt. We thank you in advance for your cooperation with this policy.

  • Q: What happens if I don't use all of the credit I purchase in one of your packages?
    A: WyzAnt will always refund the unused portion of your purchase amount. If you purchased a discount package but still have unused credit, your refund will be adjusted according to the discount range you would have fallen into based on how much tutoring you actually used.

  • Q: I’m not comfortable making payment online, is there any other way?
    A: All payments must be processed by WyzAnt directly. While WyzAnt’s interface is 100% secure, if you prefer to make payment by phone, you may call WyzAnt at 1-877-WyzAnt-1 to speak with a representative. You may also pay by check or money order; however, WyzAnt will need to receive this payment before you can exchange phone numbers or schedule your first lesson. All checks should be made payable to WyzAnt, Inc and sent to the address listed below:

    WyzAnt, Inc
    1714 N Damen Ave
    Suite 3N
    Chicago, IL 60647

  • Q: Do I have to make payment before beginning lessons?
    A: No, students do not have to pay prior to the first lesson. However, before tutoring can begin (or phone numbers can be exchanged), we require that students have a valid credit card on file. No charges will occur until after the lesson takes place. Only if you wish to purchase a discount package should you pay in advance.
Still have questions? Read WyzAnt's complete payment policies.

WyzAnt Tutors

  • Q: What does WyzAnt do to ensure the quality of its tutors?
    A: WyzAnt goes to great lengths to ensure quality among our pool of tutors. We screen all of our tutors via a thorough application and proficiency testing process. Background checks may be run by either tutor or student before starting lessons.

  • Q: Does WyzAnt offer any sort of guarantee?
    A: WyzAnt is so confident that you will enjoy your experience that we offer your first hour of tutoring risk-free. If you are unhappy with your tutor after the first hour, just let us know and we will refund your purchase. Did you already buy a tutor package? No problem, we will refund the unused portion of your purchase, too. Would you like help finding a different tutor instead of a refund? We can help find you another tutor at no additional cost.

Questions About Tutoring Lessons

  • Q: Does WyzAnt offer online tutoring?
    A: WyzAnt is primarily an in-home tutoring company. We offer a full service website to help find a tutor in your area and manage your account with us online. However, if you are unable to find a tutor in your area, let us know and we can contact tutors in other areas on your behalf who may be willing to work with you remotely.

  • Q: Where does tutoring take place?
    A: The majority of our customers host the tutoring sessions in their homes. This arrangement has proven to be beneficial in providing the student with a familiar, comfortable, and relaxed learning environment. Provided your tutor agrees, you may have your tutoring lessons at a convenient public location such as a library, church, or coffee shop.

  • Q: How do I schedule a lesson?
    A: You can make the scheduling arrangements by conversing with your tutor via email. Once you are ready to begin lessons, or exchange phone numbers with a tutor, please add billing information to your account. If you have any questions regarding payment, please call the WyzAnt office at 1-877-WyzAnt-1.

Account Questions

  • Q: How does WyzAnt know how much to debit my account for each lesson?
    A: After each lesson, your tutor will login to WyzAnt.com and enter the start-time and end-time for your lesson. As a WyzAnt client, you have access to an online account that allows you to view your current balance and all tutoring activity entered by the tutor. Additionally, you will get an email after each tutoring lesson notifying you of the hours that the tutor enters so you can be sure your account remains accurate.

  • Q: May I use my credit for multiple subjects or tutors?
    A: Of course! When you purchase WyzAnt credit, you can use this credit however you please. For instance, perhaps your daughter gets regular physics tutoring but your son has a huge Spanish test at the end of the week. In this case, you can simply login to your account to find a qualified Spanish tutor in your area and use the same credit for any future lessons.

  • Q: I believe that the tutor has entered one of my lessons incorrectly. How do I get this corrected?
    A: The easiest way to get this issue corrected is to contact the tutor directly. The tutor can then go into WyzAnt.com and adjust the lesson details to accurately reflect the correct dates/times. If you have trouble reaching an agreement with your tutor as to the appropriate dates/times, please contact WyzAnt and we will be happy to help.

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