INDIANA — As students across Indiana prepare to head back to the classroom for the 2026–27 school year, one of the state’s most valuable educational lifelines is set to open its phone lines and chat portals once again.
AskRose Homework Help, a free math and science tutoring service operated by the Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, officially returns for its 35th year of service on Sunday, August 9, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. EST.
Designed specifically for students in grades six through 12, the program connects middle and high schoolers struggling with math and science concepts with high-achieving college tutors majoring in engineering, science, and mathematics.
Direct, One-on-One STEM Guidance
AskRose isn’t an answer generator; its tutors are trained to guide students through complex problems step-by-step so they understand the underlying concepts. Whether a student is stuck on 6th-grade fractions, algebra, middle school life science, or Advanced Placement (AP) calculus and physics, tutors tailor their approach to each caller’s learning style.
Key Program Details:
- Who It’s For: Students in Grades 6–12 across Indiana
- Subjects Covered: Math and Science (STEM)
- Cost: 100% Free (funded by Rose-Hulman and financial support from Lilly Endowment Inc.)
- Availability: Sunday through Thursday from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. EST
35 Years of Educational Impact
Founded in 1991 as a local hotline service run by Rose-Hulman students, AskRose has grown into a statewide educational pillar. Over its 35-year history, the program has answered well over 750,000 requests for help from students, parents, and educators alike.
Because tutors are top-tier undergraduates at Rose-Hulman—consistently ranked as one of the nation’s premier undergraduate engineering colleges—they possess both deep subject knowledge and recent memory of what it’s like to sit in a middle or high school classroom.
The service is completely anonymous, removing the anxiety or peer pressure many students feel when asking for help during class. Parents can also utilize the platform to better understand the material their children are working on at home.
How to Access AskRose
No appointment or registration is required. Students can connect with a tutor during operating hours through two primary channels:
- Online Chat & Resources: Visit AskRose.org to start a live text-based chat, submit a question, or access a library of printable study guides, video tutorials, and educational worksheets.
- By Phone: Call toll-free at 877-ASK-ROSE (877-275-7673) to talk through a problem directly with a tutor.
