Access Tutoring Services
In-Person Subject Tutoring
In-person tutoring is available on a first-come, first-served basis and by appointment for select subjects. Our tutors are dedicated professionals who provide a supportive environment to help you master course content and achieve success in the classroom.
Online Subject Tutoring with Brainfuse/TutorMatch
LSC-Montgomery, in partnership with Brainfuse/TutorMatch, offers all enrolled students unlimited pre-scheduled tutoring services. Tutors are ready to help you make the transition to online learning. For more information or to make an appointment, visit our Tutoring Services page.
In-Person Appointments
In-person appointments. Choose your desired subject and a date & time. Enter your details (name, email, student ID number, & description/comments) and submit. ?After submitting your appointment request, you will receive a confirmation email.?
*If there is no availability for in-person appointments in the subject you need, please check our service hours for walk-in assistance or email MC-Tutoring@LoneStar.edu. For online tutoring information, visit our Online Tutoring page.
Online Tutoring
Lone Star College, in partnership with Brainfuse/TutorMatch, offers all enrolled students online tutoring services in a variety of subjects. Students have two options for online appointments:
- Primary Option | LSC Tutor: Students can have unlimited tutoring sessions each semester with an LSC Tutor at no extra cost. Appointments are limited to subject and tutor availability; view our service hours for details. Students can schedule appointments through Brainfuse/TutorMatch; click on the Appointment Details tab to see more.
- Secondary Option | Brainfuse Tutor via Live Help: As a secondary option, students also have access to 90 minutes of free tutoring per academic year with Brainfuse Tutors. Appointments can be scheduled 24/7 through Brainfuse/LiveHelp. (Note: If a student wishes to use more than 90 minutes of tutoring with Brainfuse, they will need to pay for further tutoring.)
All online tutoring is by appointment only. If you have any questions, please contact MC-Tutoring@LoneStar.edu.
Online Tutoring Appointment Details
Read more below about how to schedule online appointments through Brainfuse, how to access your online appointments, how to submit papers for tutor review, and other useful tips.
Scheduling an Online Appointment (with LSC Tutor):
- Sign in to my.LoneStar.edu and click on the “LSC-Online" tile.
- Select the “Online Tutoring” option to access Brainfuse.
- In the Tutor Match section, select a topic and subject. Need to meet with a writing consultant? Select “English” for the subject.
- Click “Schedule” to request a session date and time with a tutor. Want to meet with an LSC-Montgomery tutor specifically? Select a tutor that has the “MC” designation at the end of their name.
- Complete the request form and select “Request Session."
- A notification will appear on your calendar. Notice that your appointment has not yet been confirmed by the tutor. The “Enter” button will appear after the tutor confirms the appointment.
Need to schedule an in-person appointment instead?
Accessing your Confirmed Online Appointment:
- Sign in to my.LoneStar.edu and click on the “LSC-Online" tile.
- Click the “Appointment” link (located under Schedule) to open your calendar OR select “My Calendar” from the student dropdown menu.
- Click “Enter” to open your appointment. You may see an error message if the tutor is not in the appointment yet. Click “Ok,” wait a minute or so, and try again..
Submitting a Paper via Brainfuse/WritingLab:
- Sign in to my.LoneStar.edu and click on the “LSC-Online" tile.
- Select the “Online Tutoring” option to access Brainfuse.
- In the Writing Lab section, select “Submit Paper” to start. If you want an LSC tutor, select the Lone Star College Tutor Review.
- Complete the form: Be sure to specify if you have a specific citation format (MLA, APA, etc.) Select three areas you would like to tutor to focus on Write the instruction you received for the assignment Attach the paper you want reviewed Write any comments or notes for the tutor
- Click “Submit.”
- You should receive a response within one business day. After your work has been reviewed by a tutor, a notification will appear in your Brainfuse inbox. When you open the message, you will see the comments in the blue box.
- Brainfuse/TutorMatch provides a whiteboard on the screen; the whiteboard tools are in the gray toolbar at the bottom of the screen, and the audio connection and the chat window are on the right.
- To use the chat window, type your message in the box at the bottom of the window; to post your message click "Enter" or click on the paper airplane icon to the right of the box.
- To see your audio connection options, click on the phone icon or on the drop-down arrow at the top of the chat window ; select "My Computer,” then click "OK.”
- Submit an optional survey with feedback after your session.