Knack Tutor Requirements

To be eligible for employment as a KNACK tutor, you must meet the minimum requirements below:

• Have completed at least one semester at the University of Michigan-Dearborn
• Be a currently enrolled student at the University of Michigan-Dearborn
• Have earned at least a "B+" in the courses you would like to tutor (The application requires an unofficial University of Michigan-Dearborn transcript. Students may obtain an unofficial transcript at any time via the Student Information System.)
• To be a tutor, you must be authorized to work in the United States. Learn more about tutoring as a non-U.S. citizen.
• Tutors are able to complete up to 15 hours of tutoring per week (Peer Tutor Compensation: $15.00 per hour) . Learn more about why there’s a limit.
• Tutors are independent contractors. Tutors that earn more than $600/year will received a 1099 tax form as required by the IRS. Learn what’s required as a 1099 contractor.
• Completion of training courses to become a tutor. These are online courses completed on Knack. You'll be paid your hourly rate to do this training. 

International students are not eligible for this employment opportunity, please contact the Office of Academic Success for information regarding other employment opportunities.