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To apply for a Peer Tutor position, you must meet the following eligibility criteria:

• Enrollment: Be enrolled at least half-time (6 credits) at NHCC.
• Financial Aid Requirement: Complete the FAFSA and be awarded work-study funding. This is indicated in your award notification on e-Services.
• Academic Standing: Maintain a minimum GPA of 2.7 for tutoring positions. Front desk staff positions require a 2.5 GPA.
• Holds: Have no academic, financial aid, or other holds or suspensions.
• Course Completion: Have successfully completed the course(s) in which you will tutor, with a grade of A or B, and provide a faculty reference.
• Skills: Excellent interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to relate to students from diverse educational, cultural, and social backgrounds.
• Attitude: A positive attitude and a commitment to helping fellow NHCC students, staff, and faculty succeed. Follow departmental and NHCC student handbook policies and procedures.

�������� (NHCC) seeks enthusiastic and academically proficient students to join our tutoring team. As a Peer Tutor, you will assist fellow students in understanding course material, improving their academic skills, and fostering a positive learning environment. Peer Tutors are vital in supporting NHCC’s commitment to student success and retention.

Peer Tutor responsibilities include:

• Providing academic support in specific subject areas or courses.
• Assisting students with study strategies, problem-solving, and exam preparation.
• Promoting a positive and encouraging learning environment.
• Maintaining confidentiality and professionalism in all interactions with students.
• Attending training sessions and ongoing professional development opportunities.

All selected Peer Tutors are required to complete two 3-hour on-campus training sessions each semester. These sessions are essential for preparing you to be an effective tutor and are part of a pathway that may lead to CRLA Tutor Certification Level 1.

• First Session: Tentatively scheduled for August 28th, 2025 (during the first week of classes).
• Second Session: Tentatively scheduled for December 11th, 2025 (the week before finals).

The training will include:

• Active listening and communication strategies.
• Ethics and best practices in tutoring.
• Working with students from diverse backgrounds.
• Study techniques and academic skills support.

Please visit the NHCC Student Employment page for the online application and work-study eligibility requirements.

For more information, or if you have any questions about the application process, please contact Elisha Little at 763-424-0948 or via email at elisha.little@nhcc.edu.

NHCC is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive learning environment. We encourage students from all backgrounds to apply.

• Completion of the course(s) in which tutoring is to be offered, with a minimum grade of A or B with faculty reference.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills and ability to relate with people from varying educational, cultural, and social backgrounds.
• A positive attitude and pride in assisting NHCC students, staff and faculty. 

All prospective tutors must attend a College Reading and Learning Association () Training Workshop on topics related to peer-to-peer learning before beginning work as a tutor. Tutor training sessions are offered at the beginning of each academic semester. Additional training sessions occur throughout the semester during mandatory meetings. The initial tutor training program is also part of a pathway that can lead to CRLA Tutor Certification levels 1 and 2.

Fall training: Week of August 19th

Spring training: TBA January 2025

If you're interested in applying or would like more information, please contact Elisha Little by phone at 763-424-0948 or email at elisha.little@nhcc.edu.

Students are encouraged to ask about specific types of problems they are struggling with and will get the most out of the appointment by planning ahead and knowing what they specifically need more help with. Students may also have questions about specific concepts gone over in a lecture or textbook and are encouraged to bring those resources so that the tutor can try to explain the concepts in a different way. Additional resources students may want to bring include specific assignments, old tests and quizzes, notes, and any necessary tools such as calculators, among other resources. 

Peer Tutoring offers help in a variety of course areas including Biology, Chemistry, Math, Business, Excel, Paralegal, Health Professions, etc. Availability of certain subjects can be variable depending on what qualified tutors are available. Call, email, or drop by the tutoring department if you have questions about availability for a specific course or subject area.

You do not need to make an appointment to see a tutor, but since tutors in specific subject areas may be limited, it is recommended to make one to ensure that you will be able to get help in a specific subject area. 

We ask that you do not bring a guest to scheduled one-on-one appointments. However, group tutoring may be allowed at the discretion of individual tutors. To check this, ask the tutor or the Peer Tutoring Coordinator or contact the front desk (phone: 763-424-0927 / email: tutoring@nhcc.edu). For help with math in a group setting, the Math Resource Center has drop-in tutoring where you and a friend can both get help, in-person or on Zoom. For more information, see the Math Resource Center. 

• Always be enrolled at least half-time (six credits*). 
• Completed the FAFSA and be awarded work-study funds on your award notification in e-Services 
• Do not have academic, financial aid or other holds or suspensions 
• Have and keep a 2.7 GPA, front desk staff positions require a 2.5 GPA 
• Follow college, department, and student handbook policies and procedures 
• Completion of the course(s) in which tutoring is to be offered, with minimum grade of A or B with faculty reference.  
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills and ability to relate with people from varying educational, cultural, and social backgrounds. 
• A positive attitude and pride in assisting NHCC students, staff and faculty.