October 16, 2026 - Sacramento, Calif. — Students looking for assistance with math problems, writing assignments or other difficult homework subjects can now access free online tutoring 24/7 through HomeworkCA.com (external link), the California State Library announced today.
HomeworkCA.com, a new statewide initiative led by the State Library, and powered by Tutor.com (external link), offers homework help in over 250 K-12 subjects, as well as skill-building resources for all California learners.
“A private tutor can cost $60 or more an hour putting student academic support out of reach for many California families,” said California State Librarian Greg Lucas. “It’s even harder now given how expensive so many necessities are these days.
“This new effort by California’s libraries offers access to real tutors in real time with just a few clicks – from home, school or (of course) the library.”
Real-time homework assistance in K-12 subjects can be accessed on HomeworkCA.com and the websites of most public libraries around the state. All students and families need to do is look for HomeworkCA on their library’s digital resources page.
Tutoring is also available in Spanish, Mandarin, French and Vietnamese.
HomeworkCA.com also includes test prep tools, with tutoring in Digital SAT®, ACT® and AP®, along with self-paced courses in Digital SAT® and ACT®.
Adult learners can also access writing assistance, practice tests, and other learning services.
Live homework assistance is available anytime, anywhere from trained tutors by laptop, tablet, or phone. The initiative is supported by the California State Library in partnership with Pacific Library Partnership and funded by the Library Services and Technology Act.
“We are deeply honored to partner with California’s libraries to expand academic support to more students across the state,” said John Calvello, Chief Institutional Officer of Tutor.com. “HomeworkCA.com exemplifies what’s possible when institutions work together to remove barriers to student success. Through this initiative, every California student—wherever they live—now has access to real tutors in real time. Libraries have always been beacons of educational access, and by bringing together our tutoring expertise with the State Library’s reach, we’re ensuring that no student has to choose between getting help and affording it. This is the kind of partnership that changes lives and transforms educational opportunity.”
More information about HomeworkCA.com (external link) can be found on the State Library’s online tutoring webpage. For any other questions, please contact catutoring@library.ca.gov
About the State Library: Established in 1850, the California State Library is the central reference and research library for state government and the Legislature. The library collection includes more than 4 million titles, 6,000 maps and 250,000 photographs, and includes an extensive collection of documents from and about the state’s rich history. Around the state, the State Library serves California’s local libraries, providing more than $500 million state and federal funds to support public libraries and deliver statewide library programs and services such as the free Parks Pass program in public libraries, Lunch at the Library during school breaks and holidays, and a statewide eBook library with diverse titles in 20+ languages. State Library Website
About Tutor.com: Since its incorporation in 2000, Tutor.com has delivered over 29 million online tutoring and homework help sessions to students of all ages. With a team of more than 4,000 rigorously vetted and trained tutors, the company provides on-demand academic support in a wide range of subjects, as well as targeted high-dosage tutoring solutions. Tutor.com’s mission is to catalyze achievement in schools and communities. The company powers tutoring and homework programs for public and private institutions, including colleges and universities, K–12 schools and districts, and libraries nationwide. Tutor.com.
Source: CA. State Library
