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What makes myHomework the best student planner? * Beauty, Simplicity, and Reliability - myHomework has a gorgeous appearance and simple interface making it easy for anyone to use. Our apps fill their role as a planner without network connectivity. * Amazing Anywhere - With highly rated cross-platform apps, and a wonderful website, it's the most complete on the go planner experience anywhere. * Price - The account is FREE everywhere and an ads-free premium experience is available. * Experience - myHomework has been around since 2009 and continually improving the experience based on the feedback of our users. The free app includes: - Track your classes, homework, tests and assignments - Beautiful calendar display - Supports time, block and period-based schedules With the optional myHomework account, you also get: - Sync across other platforms - Access to our website - Receive homework reminders - Facebook Single Sign-On - Join your teacher's Teachers.io class and automatically download their class information, assignments, files and announcements Are you looking for a replacement to that paper student planner, school diary, or academic agenda? myHomework is just what you're looking for. The clean interface and design make this app great for college, high school, or middle school. This homework helper contains additional features that make it easy to use for high school students with a block class schedule. Keeping track of assignments has never been better! The myHomework student agenda is today's students favorite way to focus and reduce anxiety. With this school tracker, the information normally hidden in the academic planner is now available everywhere. Using myHomework as a school organizer makes keeping track of what assignments to do easier than ever before. Download Today!

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#1 School Assignment Organization App

I am currently a sophomore in college and have been using this app since my sophomore year in high school. I cannot even imagine how i would stay organized without it. It is so easy to see what assignments need to be turned in, and i can also see my schedule day by day. I also uplaod pictures of needed pages in my textbook so i do not have to bring it home with me. The schools i have not had teachers that use the app to post assignments and it has still been very benneficial to me. you can fully use the app for free, but i choose to pay the annual fee which is very affordable at around just $5 i beleive. You can also sync your classes and assignments to your icloud calendar so it is all visible on your iphone. everything syncronizes easily between my devices and can even be accessed online from a school computer. In college i have gone to complete paperless work, where i have all my textbooks and nots on my ipad, and when i need to turn in an assignment i just print it off after completing it on my ipad. This app really helps with that where i can easily track all assignments that i have due right on my ipad, along with my notes and textbooks. I tried multiple different homework tracking apps and this is by far the best on the market.

Most useful app on Mac and iPhone

Mid-semester this spring, I had to reorganize my classes before starting two condensed courses on March 23. I searched for an app that would act as a digital homework planner with a clean interface, reminders, satisfying check boxes to click after completing assignments. Every traditional planner I’ve ever bought has ended up in the recycle bin so I figured it might be time to take my academics into the 21st century with some sort of organizer app geared specifically toward school. I found exactly that. This little widget has made my life exponentially more manageable and productive. The free version can do pretty much everything I would need it to do in order to stay organized. When I found out that the paid subscription is $4.99 for a year, I bought it to unlock the additional features like uploading documents, personalize the theme, but most importantly to support the developers who designed this app that has added much more than $4.99 of value to my life. I recommend myHomework to all of my classmates and friends. Truly a great investment in my own personal acadmic success. Thank you everyone at Instin, LLC.! You are doing great things. Cheers, Erik

I Love It, But...

I really enjoy this app - I use it everyday as HS student to keep organized with my classes. It has great features (I love the calendar, how you can preview your month with the tasks you've already put in, etc...) and I also enjoy the themes. The thing I love the most is the way it syncs between my iPhone and my Mac, so I can have my calendar everywhere! I plan to use this in college when I graduate at the end of this year. My only complaints are that it sometimes goes through phases of crashing (which can be so frustrating when you're trying to punch a deadline in as soon as the teacher verbally announces it in the middle of a lecture!), and the fact that you don't have the option to separate your tasks by time. By this I mean, just like in the previous homework app I used, it doesn't separate tasks by week, two weeks, three weeks, month, etc. I just feel like it would be more organized and nicer looking this way. When I have 6 tasks for the upcoming week and 3 that are over a month away in one place, it makes me feel cluttered - constantly reminding myself that "Oh, that isn't due until-" is a slight nuisance. May just be me but I'd love the option to organize things better in that way!

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A digital student planner that helps students stay organized.

myHomework is a digital student planner that lets you easily track your classes, homework, tests and projects so you never forget an assignment again! myHomework is available on multiple platforms, so you can always know what's due wherever you are. You can find the myHomework app on the iPhone, iPad, Android, Windows 8, Kindle Fire and the Web. The free app includes: - Track your classes, homework, tests and assignments - Receive homework reminders - Beautiful monthly and weekly calendar display - Supports time, block and period-based schedules - Sync across other platforms - Google Single Sign-On - Access to our website With a paid Premium Account: - Attach files to your homework and classes - Access to over 60 Themes - No Ads - Premium Widgets on iOS and Android myHomework also integrates with Teachers.io, a free website where teachers can share their class due dates, files, links and announcements. If your teacher uses Teachers.io, with just a few clicks in myHomework you can join their class and automatically get their assignments and updates in your planner.

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luke Apr 21, 2023

it's very useful

William Wu Sep 1, 2022

Been using it for seven years, from freshman in middle school to freshman in college and it's been the only app I use for organization thus far.

Makai Tarpley Mar 14, 2022

Im a first year college student and this app is very helpful when it comes to organizing my school work. It allows you to add your classes and homework assignments and even allows you to set a reminder to make sure things are done on time and shows you all your completed work.

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Customers find the mobile application helpful, great, and easy to use. They mention it's the best homework app ever, keeps them organized, and provides easy-to-follow templates. Customers also appreciate the nice-looking design. However, some disagree on the accessibility and sync functionality.

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Customers find the app helpful and easy to use. They say it's the best homework app ever, works great for middle school, and works well for college too. Customers also mention it helps keep them on track and balance out their lives.

"This is we have technology, to make life easier. This app really helps horrible procrastinators like myself...." Read more

"I am in middle school and this app works great for me . There are a couple drawbacks, though...." Read more

"...It worked great for me , and for years I was getting bad grades because I couldn't remember my homework in my head...." Read more

"This app is really helpful and easy to use. you can even program a block schedule...." Read more

Customers like the great app. They say it's brilliant, feature-filled, and simple to use. They also appreciate that it puts deadline items in notifications. Customers also mention the UI is awesome and there are no bugs or glitches.

"...Simple to use. You can input your schedule , classes and assignments to your liking...." Read more

"It's a good app with reminders and it tells you how many assignments are late and how many are upcoming...." Read more

"...Not only does the app let you record homework, but it also has a calendar and let's you record tests. I recommend this app to everyone." Read more

"This app is really helpful and easy to use. you can even program a block schedule ...." Read more

Customers like the app for keeping them organized. They say it helps them better organize between homework assignments, exam dates, and project and paper dates. They also like the calendar and homework part, where they can put all their homework in. Customers say it keeps their lives in order and well-balanced. They mention it's the best app for organizing due dates and has great reminders.

"...all my homework neatly organised keeps me motivated and reminds me to keep on working . Simple to use...." Read more

"...I got this app and I live it! It's a really great agenda . It's takes a minute to write down an assignment, and it has a great, modern look...." Read more

"...It helps me stay on task and organized . One of my pet peeves about it is that it won't let you set a date on the calendar that is not homework...." Read more

Customers find the mobile application easy to use. They mention it's simple to add homework, organize notebooks, and save PDF files. Customers also say the setup is easy, and the layout is well-organized. They also mention it provides very easy-to-follow templates.

"... Simple to use . You can input your schedule, classes and assignments to your liking...." Read more

"This app is really helpful and easy to use . you can even program a block schedule...." Read more

" Setup is easy enough . I downloaded this before I started winter semester...." Read more

"...app because if middle school students are using this, then it is fairly simple ...." Read more

Customers like the simple, modern, and functional design of the mobile application. They mention it's easy to look at and add homework.

"...It's takes a minute to write down an assignment, and it has a great, modern look ...." Read more

"...Kind of a shame because it's a nice looking homework app . Hope they add sync ability" Read more

"...LOVE the break - down of assignment categoriesThe layout is nice and functional ..." Read more

"...Adding homework is easy too. Everything is laid out well in a clean interface...." Read more

Customers like the mobile application for its ability to be used for all levels of school. They mention it's good for students of all ages and easy to use.

"...It is easy to use and can be used for all levels of school ; from elementary to college...." Read more

"This is so much better than the other scheduling Apps. good for anyone in school (whether middle, high school, or college)" Read more

" Great for students of all ages ..." Read more

" great for middle school ..." Read more

Customers have mixed opinions about the accessibility of the mobile application. Some mention they can input everything they need to do and access all their assignments online. Others say it's difficult to use, not accessible, and can't view all their homework from the calendar.

"...Not only does the app let you record homework , but it also has a calendar and let's you record tests. I recommend this app to everyone." Read more

"...One more thing is that you can't view all your homework /assignments from the calendar, just the ones that are due today...." Read more

"...This wonderful app does all that and more. I'm able to enter all the info I need about my assignments and their due dates, type of assignment, etc...." Read more

"...The app allows to to input your class schedule then assign your homework to each specific class...." Read more

Customers have mixed opinions about the sync functionality of the mobile application. Some mention it syncs everything together, while others say it doesn't sync to their calendar.

"...app, she can input her assignments in school or at home, and it synchs to her laptop , as well as to my phone...." Read more

"...I have two major complaints. One, it does not synchronize between devices . I uploaded syllabi and they do not show up on other devices...." Read more

"...There's a lot of reading, papers and research involved. The auto sync feature means I can't lose track of what I've done or need to do because I was..." Read more

"...It's also nice that you can create an account and it syncs across devices-- useful for when I lose a phone! I can even check it from a computer...." Read more

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I usually will start off with using the page on the far right in the image below and brain dump everything I have to get done. I will then take it to the Weekly Homework Tracker and write in which days I am doing everything.

Finally, I use the page on the far left below as a daily schedule and time-block when I do everything!

It's the best and makes me feel a million times more organized!

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myHomework is a useful scheduling and organizational app available both online and as an app for smartphone platforms like iOS and Android. It has a clean notebook aesthetic that features a straightforward, easy-to-use interface. There are three icons on the homepage, one for calendar, another for homework, and the third for class profiles. Students can record their class information, build schedules, list assignments, and tie it all together with a calendar that marks due dates and class times.  myHomework is an excellent tool for introducing kids to academic organization, a skill that becomes increasingly useful as children begin to enter more intensive tiers of education. We recommend this app to any user ages 6 and up.

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Developing a systematic approach for setting and achieving goals.

Organization

Arranging and coordinating materials in order to complete a task. Organizing ideas.

Using myHomework helps maintain an up-to-date homework tally to help your child to keep on top of his assignments, adding new ones and marking off those that he completes. He will need to assemble all of the relevant information on these assignments (due date, relevant details, teacher contact info., which assignment is for which class) when inputting it into myHomework . Laying out his deadlines in a visual format will help him decide upon the desired structure of his schedule. Best of all, the app automates the information into an interactive calender. This fosters a meticulous, organized approach that translates to an an array of other responsibilities, academic or otherwise.

Time Management

Being efficient and aware of our use of time and effort.

myHomework helps users track their upcoming assignments, tasks, and other responsibilities. Tracking important dates and deadlines can help a user make informed decisions about how much time and effort to devote to individual tasks to maintain maximum efficiency. Understanding factors such as deadlines, amount of time required to complete a task, and priority can help users compare and contrast different responsibilities and effectively manage their time to best suit their needs.

In order to get the most out of myHomework, try some of the ideas below, or submit your own in the comment box at the bottom of the page.

Organization Activity

Getting organized is easy, but staying organized can be a whole lot tougher. Have your child maintain a myHomework account, and check in on a daily basis to observe his progress. Encourage him to make a habit of marking his assignments down as they are assigned in order to keep abreast of his workload.

Planning Activity

To start, have your child create a detailed schedule. Draw up a list of his classes, list the work he has been assigned in each one and name his daily obligations (chores, sports, ect.). Then, have him input this information into myHomework, making sure to note the correct times and dates of each. This will input the information into the calender. Next, have him set levels of priority for his current assignments. This will make it easier to decide upon the allotted amounts of time needed for each assignment. Seeing all of his work combined might be intimidating at first, but seeing the impact of a well planned schedule on even a large workload can do a lot to impress upon your child the importance of being prepared.

Time Management Activity

Practice keeping track of how much time is required to complete different tasks. For example, if your child has math homework nightly, keep track of the average amount of time it takes to complete each night's work. When creating a schedule of assignments, your child can gain a greater perspective on how to manage their math homework workload. Encourage your child to use this same strategy with other responsibilities in order to properly prioritize assignments, projects, and other tasks. Understanding and accurately assessing the amount of time required to properly complete assignments can improve your child's time management skills and assist in meeting deadlines.

myHomework & ADHD

Children with ADHD often have a hard time adhering to deadlines, scheduling events, and prioritizing obligations. myHomework is an app that can help your child become more organized, while fostering hard-to-teach qualities like conscientiousness and work-ethic. Using myHomework allows your child to organize his homework, track his progress in class, and keep current with his responsibilities and commitments.

How to Use myHomework for Children with ADHD:

• Although many children with ADHD complete their homework, they may struggle to prioritize assignments. Research papers and projects should be completed over the course of a few weeks - not the night before it is due. When your child inputs his class information and his daily obligations, he is better able to determine the importance of each assignment, and finish each one accordingly.
• For children with ADHD who cannot readily recall due dates and daily homework assignments, myHomework’s “Homework” icon allows your child to set up a personalized homework profile. All assignments that are filed under this tab can be sorted by due date, subject material, or length. While schools tend to issue daily planners to students, myHomework offers more character space, a cleaner display, and a much neater method for categorizing a variety of both school-related and non school-related obligations
• myHomework helps children who have trouble tracking their progress in school. Children with ADHD often misplace old tests, quizzes, and homework assignments, leaving them with no evidence of their grades. When report cards come, your child may be surprised at how poorly he scored, maintaining that he studied hard. With myHomework’s custom features, your child can record all the grades he receives over the course of the year. This way, he will know where he stands in class at all times.

myHomework & Dyslexia

Children with dyslexia who have difficulty with organization and preparation for school assignments may struggle to stay on top of homework and reading assignments. myHomework facilitates proper academic organization through multiple features which children with dyslexia may find beneficial.

How to Use myHomework for Children with Dyslexia:

• Your child can use the “Homework” feature to keep track of approaching assignments, due dates, or tests. The application is equipped to give reminders when a deadline is approaching or prompt users with warnings when an assignment is overdue. myHomework gives your child a single place to keep track of multiple assignments across numerous classes, subjects, and dates.
• myHomework also offers a “Resources” feature which gives your child a place to store important documents, readings, or assignments. Encourage your child to create a document for important assignments including the assignment details, essay prompts, or other instructions provided by the teacher and upload the document into the “Resources” section. Create a "cheat sheet" for  commonly misspelled words, grammatical rules, or other important information utilized while completing assignments which place emphasis on reading and writing. Having a central place to keep track of important dates, assignments, and directions for completing assignments is a great way to facilitate productivity for a child who struggles academically.
• Your child should utilize the prioritization and scheduling features in myHomework. Assignments can be ranked based on importance and your child can even create a schedule to include blocks for classes, homework time, and study time. Staying organized is a major component to keeping up in classes and succeeding in academics and your child should be sure to devote more energy to areas which need the most work. For children with dyslexia who struggle with reading and writing , assignments which primarily include these tasks should be given a high priority.

While myHomework focuses primarily on helping users organize their academic life, there are a slew of other note-taking and organizational apps for both  academic and general uses . Check out our featured suggestions below, or offer your own in the comment field at the bottom of the page.

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Keeping track of homework and assignment due dates can be tricky without an organizational strategy. With several classes worth of work to remember, relying on your memory can be a challenge. Put your mind at ease by making a homework planner, and soon you will have all of your assignments at your fingertips.

Crafting Your Own Planner

• You could also use just a calendar with extended areas for writing notes and planning. Also, you can use post-it or sticky notes to add extra notes to your planner.

• Notebook paper offers a quick solution because you probably already have some in your backpack.
• Blank computer paper allows you an unstructured space to plan, which may work really well for people who are creative.
• Using templates makes it easier to get started and stay organized. Since you’ll be printing your own templates, you can choose what best suits your needs. Templates may take more work than notebook paper, but they will make it easier to get started with your planning since the calendar and planning spaces are already created for you.
• Try printed papers for a fun approach to creating your planner. Visit your local craft store for tons of design options. If you use printed paper, keep in mind how you will be using the planner when you pick your designs. For example, don’t choose all dark colors if you want to write directly onto the paper because you won’t be able to see what you wrote.

• Organizing into monthly, weekly, and daily sections will allow you to keep similar planning sheets together. This is a standard format for many planners and will allow you to keep weeks together when the month changes midweek. It also allows you to be flexible with how you use your to-do list sheets.
• If you want to organize by month, take one monthly calendar and pair it with five weekly planning sheets and enough to-do list sheets to accommodate your planning needs.

• You can mark your sections by placing a sheet of colored paper between them.
• You could also use dividers or stick-on divider tabs.
• Another option is to mark the sections with tape. Take a strip of tape and fold it over on itself so that just the edges of the tape touch the paper between two sections, leaving the fold of the tape sticking out of the stack.
• If you have post-it notes, you can use them as section dividers or to highlight important sections.

• If you like to work on the computer, design your cover using your favorite app and then print it out.
• If you want to skip decorating your cover or want something that looks store-bought, use a piece of scrapbook paper from the craft store as your cover. For example, you could buy a piece of zebra print paper and print your planner title on the front.
• If you’re an artist, draw or paint your cover.
• If you don’t like to draw or craft, you could try decorating your planner with stickers that represent something you love, such as your hobby or favorite bands.

• You can also decide if this planner will be for all of your classes or just one of them. This could affect how many sections you decide to make.

• For a cleaner look, cut a two-inch-wide slip of paper and fold it so that it will fit over your staples. Glue the paper in place to make your homemade planner look like a composition book.
• You can also make a notebook using a hole punch and ribbon.

• Use the different colored inks for each class for the best results. [2] X Trustworthy Source Understood Nonprofit organization dedicated to resources and support to people with thinking differences, such as ADHD or dyslexia Go to source If you're using your planner for just one class, you could use different colored inks for different types of assignments. For example, you could use blue for essays, orange for worksheets, red for tests, etc.
• Enter assignments for the whole grading period at once, which will prevent you from overlooking due dates.
• Divide your larger assignments over several days so that you have time to complete the assignment. For example, if you have a science project due at the end of the month, you need to start working on it in advance. Write your project workdays onto your calendar as well.

Using a Standard Notebook

• If you’re artistic, take this as an opportunity to express your talent by sketching or painting your planner cover. Another option is to create a collage using clippings of photos, words, and phrases from a magazine. Simply glue the clippings to the cover of your notebook in your desired arrangement. To protect your work, self-laminate it with clear packing tape.
• If you enjoy crafting, you could glue fabric, paper, or magazine photos to your notebook.
• If you don’t like to draw or craft, you could try decorating your planner with stickers or photos. For example, you could cover your notebook with stickers representing your favorite bands, or you could print out your favorite photos of your friends to glue on the cover.

• Count out the number of sheets for each section. Because it’s your planner, how many sheets of paper you will need per section will depend on you. However, for a standard year-long planner, you would need at least 14 sheets of paper for monthly planning and 54 sheets of paper for weekly planning. Including extra sheets in each section will allow for section labels, do-overs, and section buffers.
• Create your section dividers by either using tape or cutting the edges of the paper. To make your dividers using tape, fold a piece of tape over on itself so that just the ends touch the paper. Leave a flap of tape sticking out from the paper so that you can easily see the divide between sections. You can also divide your planner by cutting the corners of two of your sections. For example, you could cut the top outer corner of the monthly calendars and cut the bottom outer corner of the weekly planning sheets, leaving your third section un-cut. This would allow you to easily find each of those three sections.

• To draw your calendar, you will need a ruler or a straight surface to trace. Using your ruler, draw a large box.
• Lengthwise, trace six evenly-spaced lines to create seven columns for the seven days of the week.
• Then draw four evenly-spaced lines down the width of the box to create the rows of weeks. When you are finished, you will have 35 boxes.
• Write the days of the week above each column.
• Write the name of the month and the correct dates for the first month of your homework planner.

• Draw a line down the center of your paper and then draw three evenly-spaced lines across your paper to create eight boxes.
• Label seven of the boxes with the days of the week, and label the eighth box “Notes.”

Using a Binder

• To avoid adding bulk to your backpack, print out calendars and weekly planning templates and put them in your regular binder. That way you can easily track your assignments without worrying about juggling an extra notebook.

• Open the rings on your binder and first insert your to-do list paper. Place an index divider on top of the stack.
• Add your monthly planning sheets, followed by the index divider for that section.
• Finally, add your calendars, and, if you like, an index divider for that section.
• You may want to also add a special index page or key that explains your organizational strategy.

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Using a Digital Planner

• If you already have an iPad or similar tablet device, there are a number of notetaking and calendar apps available that make digital planning an easy way to stay organized.
• You can take your notes or design your own custom planner directly through the apps, utilizing the numerous writing tools within them. However, you can also purchase planner templates from the internet to use as a base for your planner.
• New Semester, New Year, New Season. The first phase of maintaining a planner is to enter all known and repeating dates, these are usually established at the beginning of each new school year, semester, or season. The earlier you put these events in your planner, the better. It may take time to set this up, but the benefits are worth it! You’ll always know what’s going on rather than feeling in the dark.
• Sundays. The next anchor point is at the beginning of the week. First, take a look at your week ahead. Do you have any tests coming up? Special events? Appointments? Get familiar with your week at the front end to prevent surprises. Then, coordinate with your family during a Sunday Meeting.
• In Class. As soon as you receive a calendar or syllabus, enter: key dates, large assignments, projects, tests, and final exams in your planner. In class, assignments should be entered in a digital (or paper) planner as soon as they are assigned. Just be careful to not get distracted by other apps and messages.

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How many times have you found yourself still staring at your textbook around midnight (or later!) even when you started your homework hours earlier? Those lost hours could be explained by Parkinson’s Law, which states, “Work expands to fill the time available for its completion.” In other words, if you give yourself all night to memorize those geometry formulas for your quiz tomorrow, you’ll inevitably find that a 30 minute task has somehow filled your entire evening.

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Listen: we know homework isn’t fun, but it is a good way to reinforce the ideas and concepts you’ve learned in class. But what if you’re really struggling with your homework assignments?

If you’ve looked online for a little extra help with your take-home assignments, you’ve probably stumbled across websites claiming to provide the homework help and answers students need to succeed . But can homework help sites really make a difference? And if so, which are the best homework help websites you can use? 

Below, we answer these questions and more about homework help websites–free and paid. We’ll go over: 

• The basics of homework help websites
• The cost of homework help websites 
• The five best homework websites out there 
• The pros and cons of using these websites for homework help 
• The line between “learning” and “cheating” when using online homework help 
• Tips for getting the most out of a homework help website

So let’s get started! 

The Basics About Homework Help Websites–Free and Paid

Homework help websites are designed to help you complete your homework assignments, plain and simple. 

What Makes a Homework Help Site Worth Using

Most of the best sites allow users to ask questions and then provide an answer (or multiple possible answers) and explanation in seconds. In some instances, you can even send a photo of a particular assignment or problem instead of typing the whole thing out! 

Homework help sites also offer more than just help answering homework questions. Common services provided are Q&A with experts, educational videos, lectures, practice tests and quizzes, learning modules, math solving tools, and proofreading help. Homework help sites can also provide textbook solutions (i.e. answers to problems in tons of different textbooks your school might be using), one-on-one tutoring, and peer-to-peer platforms that allow you to discuss subjects you’re learning about with your fellow students. 

And best of all, nearly all of them offer their services 24/7, including tutoring! 

What You Should Should Look Out For

When it comes to homework help, there are lots–and we mean lots –of scam sites out there willing to prey on desperate students. Before you sign up for any service, make sure you read reviews to ensure you’re working with a legitimate company. 

A word to the wise: the more a company advertises help that veers into the territory of cheating, the more likely it is to be a scam. The best homework help websites are going to help you learn the concepts you’ll need to successfully complete your homework on your own. (We’ll go over the difference between “homework help” and “cheating” a little later!) 

You don't need a golden piggy bank to use homework help websites. Some provide low or no cost help for students like you!

How Expensive Are the Best Homework Help Websites?

First of all, just because a homework help site costs money doesn’t mean it’s a good service. Likewise, just because a homework help website is free doesn’t mean the help isn’t high quality. To find the best websites, you have to take a close look at the quality and types of information they provide! 

When it comes to paid homework help services, the prices vary pretty widely depending on the amount of services you want to subscribe to. Subscriptions can cost anywhere from $2 to $150 dollars per month, with the most expensive services offering several hours of one-on-one tutoring with a subject expert per month.

The 5 Best Homework Help Websites 

So, what is the best homework help website you can use? The answer is that it depends on what you need help with. 

The best homework help websites are the ones that are reliable and help you learn the material. They don’t just provide answers to homework questions–they actually help you learn the material. 

That’s why we’ve broken down our favorite websites into categories based on who they’re best for . For instance, the best website for people struggling with math might not work for someone who needs a little extra help with science, and vice versa. 

Keep reading to find the best homework help website for you! 

Best Free Homework Help Site: Khan Academy

• Price: Free!
• Best for: Practicing tough material 

Not only is Khan Academy free, but it’s full of information and can be personalized to suit your needs. When you set up your account , you choose which courses you need to study, and Khan Academy sets up a personal dashboard of instructional videos, practice exercises, and quizzes –with both correct and incorrect answer explanations–so you can learn at your own pace. 

As an added bonus, it covers more course topics than many other homework help sites, including several AP classes.

Runner Up: Brainly.com offers a free service that allows you to type in questions and get answers and explanations from experts. The downside is that you’re limited to two answers per question and have to watch ads. 

Best Paid Homework Help Site: Chegg

• Price: $14.95 to $19.95 per month
• Best for: 24/7 homework assistance  

This service has three main parts . The first is Chegg Study, which includes textbook solutions, Q&A with subject experts, flashcards, video explanations, a math solver, and writing help. The resources are thorough, and reviewers state that Chegg answers homework questions quickly and accurately no matter when you submit them.  

Chegg also offers textbook rentals for students who need access to textbooks outside of their classroom. Finally, Chegg offers Internship and Career Advice for students who are preparing to graduate and may need a little extra help with the transition out of high school. 

Another great feature Chegg provides is a selection of free articles geared towards helping with general life skills, like coping with stress and saving money. Chegg’s learning modules are comprehensive, and they feature solutions to the problems in tons of different textbooks in a wide variety of subjects. 

Runner Up: Bartleby offers basically the same services as Chegg for $14.99 per month. The reason it didn’t rank as the best is based on customer reviews that say user questions aren’t answered quite as quickly on this site as on Chegg. Otherwise, this is also a solid choice!

Best Site for Math Homework Help: Photomath

• Price: Free (or $59.99 per year for premium services) 
• Best for: Explaining solutions to math problems

This site allows you to t ake a picture of a math problem, and instantly pulls up a step-by-step solution, as well as a detailed explanation of the concept. Photomath also includes animated videos that break down mathematical concepts to help you better understand and remember them. 

The basic service is free, but for an additional fee you can get extra study tools and learn additional strategies for solving common math problems.

Runner Up: KhanAcademy offers in-depth tutorials that cover complex math topics for free, but you won’t get the same tailored help (and answers!) that Photomath offers. 

Best Site for English Homework Help: Princeton Review Academic Tutoring

• Price: $40 to $153 per month, depending on how many hours of tutoring you want 
• Best for: Comprehensive and personalized reading and writing help 

While sites like Grammarly and Sparknotes help you by either proofreading what you write via an algorithm or providing book summaries, Princeton Review’s tutors provide in-depth help with vocabulary, literature, essay writing and development, proofreading, and reading comprehension. And unlike other services, you’ll have the chance to work with a real person to get help. 

The best part is that you can get on-demand English (and ESL) tutoring from experts 24/7. That means you can get help whenever you need it, even if you’re pulling an all-nighter! 

This is by far the most expensive homework site on this list, so you’ll need to really think about what you need out of a homework help website before you commit. One added benefit is that the subscription covers over 80 other subjects, including AP classes, which can make it a good value if you need lots of help!  

Best Site for STEM Homework Help: Studypool

• Best for: Science homework help
• Price: Varies; you’ll pay for each question you submit

When it comes to science homework help, there aren’t a ton of great resources out there. The best of the bunch is Studypool, and while it has great reviews, there are some downsides as well. 

Let’s start with the good stuff. Studypool offers an interesting twist on the homework help formula. After you create a free account, you can submit your homework help questions, and tutors will submit bids to answer your questions. You’ll be able to select the tutor–and price point–that works for you, then you’ll pay to have your homework question answered. You can also pay a small fee to access notes, lectures, and other documents that top tutors have uploaded. 

The downside to Studypool is that the pricing is not transparent . There’s no way to plan for how much your homework help will cost, especially if you have lots of questions! Additionally, it’s not clear how tutors are selected, so you’ll need to be cautious when you choose who you’d like to answer your homework questions.  

What Are the Pros and Cons of Using Homework Help Sites?

Homework help websites can be a great resource if you’re struggling in a subject, or even if you just want to make sure that you’re really learning and understanding topics and ideas that you’re interested in. But, there are some possible drawbacks if you don’t use these sites responsibly. 

We’ll go over the good–and the not-so-good–aspects of getting online homework help below. 

3 Pros of Using Homework Help Websites 

First, let’s take a look at the benefits. 

#1: Better Grades Beyond Homework

This is a big one! Getting outside help with your studies can improve your understanding of concepts that you’re learning, which translates into better grades when you take tests or write essays. 

Remember: homework is designed to help reinforce the concepts you learned in class. If you just get easy answers without learning the material behind the problems, you may not have the tools you need to be successful on your class exams…or even standardized tests you’ll need to take for college. 

#2: Convenience

One of the main reasons that online homework help is appealing is because it’s flexible and convenient. You don’t have to go to a specific tutoring center while they’re open or stay after school to speak with your teacher. Instead, you can access helpful resources wherever you can access the internet, whenever you need them.

This is especially true if you tend to study at off hours because of your extracurriculars, work schedule, or family obligations. Sites that offer 24/7 tutoring can give you the extra help you need if you can’t access the free resources that are available at your school. 

#3: Variety

Not everyone learns the same way. Maybe you’re more of a visual learner, but your teacher mostly does lectures. Or maybe you learn best by listening and taking notes, but you’re expected to learn something just from reading the textbook . 

One of the best things about online homework help is that it comes in a variety of forms. The best homework help sites offer resources for all types of learners, including videos, practice activities, and even one-on-one discussions with real-life experts. 

This variety can also be a good thing if you just don’t really resonate with the way a concept is being explained (looking at you, math textbooks!).

Not so fast. There are cons to homework help websites, too. Get to know them below!

3 Cons of Using Homework Help Websites 

Now, let’s take a look at the drawbacks of online homework help. 

#1: Unreliable Info

This can be a real problem. In addition to all the really good homework help sites, there are a whole lot of disreputable or unreliable sites out there. The fact of the matter is that some homework help sites don’t necessarily hire people who are experts in the subjects they’re talking about. In those cases, you may not be getting the accurate, up-to-date, and thorough information you need.

Additionally, even the great sites may not be able to answer all of your homework questions. This is especially true if the site uses an algorithm or chatbot to help students…or if you’re enrolled in an advanced or college-level course. In these cases, working with your teacher or school-provided tutors are probably your best option. 

#2: No Clarification

This depends on the service you use, of course. But the majority of them provide free or low-cost help through pre-recorded videos. Watching videos or reading info online can definitely help you with your homework… but you can’t ask questions or get immediate feedback if you need it .

#3: Potential For Scamming 

Like we mentioned earlier, there are a lot of homework help websites out there, and lots of them are scams. The review comments we read covered everything from outdated or wrong information, to misleading claims about the help provided, to not allowing people to cancel their service after signing up. 

No matter which site you choose to use, make sure you research and read reviews before you sign up–especially if it’s a paid service! 

When Does “Help” Become “Cheating”?

Admittedly, whether using homework help websites constitutes cheating is a bit of a grey area. For instance, is it “help” when a friend reads your essay for history class and corrects your grammar, or is it “cheating”? The truth is, not everyone agrees on when “help” crosses the line into “cheating .” When in doubt, it can be a good idea to check with your teacher to see what they think about a particular type of help you want to get. 

That said, a general rule of thumb to keep in mind is to make sure that the assignment you turn in for credit is authentically yours . It needs to demonstrate your own thoughts and your own current abilities. Remember: the point of every homework assignment is to 1) help you learn something, and 2) show what you’ve learned. 

So if a service answers questions or writes essays for you, there’s a good chance using it constitutes cheating. 

Here’s an example that might help clarify the difference for you. Brainstorming essay ideas with others or looking online for inspiration is “help” as long as you write the essay yourself. Having someone read it and give you feedback about what you need to change is also help, provided you’re the one that makes the changes later. 

But copying all or part of an essay you find online or having someone write (or rewrite) the whole thing for you would be “cheating.” The same is true for other subjects. Ultimately, if you’re not generating your own work or your own answers, it’s probably cheating.

5 Tips for Finding the Best Homework Help Websites for You

Now that you know some of our favorite homework help websites, free and paid, you can start doing some additional research on your own to decide which services might work best for you! Here are some top tips for choosing a homework help website. 

Tip 1: Decide How You Learn Best 

Before you decide which site or sites you’re going to use for homework help, y ou should figure out what kind of learning style works for you the most. Are you a visual learner? Then choose a site that uses lots of videos to help explain concepts. If you know you learn best by actually doing tasks, choose a site that provides lots of practice exercises.

Tip 2: Determine Which Subjects You Need Help With

Just because a homework help site is good overall doesn’t mean that it’s equally good for every subject. If you only need help in math, choose a site that specializes in that area. But if history is where you’re struggling, a site that specializes in math won’t be much help. So make sure to choose a site that you know provides high-quality help in the areas you need it most. 

Tip 3: Decide How Much One-On-One Help You Need 

This is really about cost-effectiveness. If you learn well on your own by reading and watching videos, a free site like Khan Academy is a good choice. But if you need actual tutoring, or to be able to ask questions and get personalized answers from experts, a paid site that provides that kind of service may be a better option.

Tip 4: Set a Budget

If you decide you want to go with a paid homework help website, set a budget first . The prices for sites vary wildly, and the cost to use them can add up quick. 

Tip 5: Read the Reviews

Finally, it’s always a good idea to read actual reviews written by the people using these homework sites. You’ll learn the good, the bad, and the ugly of what the users’ experiences have been. This is especially true if you intend to subscribe to a paid service. You’ll want to make sure that users think it’s worth the price overall!

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Kids can struggle with homework for lots of reasons.

A common challenge is rushing through assignments.

Once you understand a homework challenge, it’s easier to find solutions.

Most kids struggle with homework from time to time. But kids who learn and think differently may struggle more than others. Understanding the homework challenges your child faces can help you reduce stress and avoid battles.

Here are some common homework challenges and tips to help.

The challenge: Rushing through homework

Kids with learning difficulties may rush because they’re trying to get through what’s hard for them as fast as possible. For kids with ADHD, trouble with focus and working memory may be the cause.

Rushing through homework can lead to messy or incorrect homework. It can also lead to kids missing key parts of the assignment. One thing to try is having your child do the easiest assignments first and then move to harder ones.

Get more tips for helping grade-schoolers and middle-schoolers slow down on homework.

The challenge: Taking notes

Note-taking isn’t an easy skill for some kids. They may struggle with the mechanical parts of writing or with organizing ideas on a page. Kids may also find it hard to read text and take notes at the same time.

Using the outline method may help. It divides notes into main ideas, subtopics, and details. 

Explore different note-taking strategies .

The challenge: Managing time and staying organized

Some kids struggle with keeping track of time and making a plan for getting all of their work done. That’s especially true of kids who have trouble with executive function.

Try creating a homework schedule and set a specific time and place for your child to get homework done. Use a timer to help your child stay on track and get a better sense of time.

Learn about trouble with planning .

The challenge: Studying effectively

Many kids need to be taught how to study effectively. But some may need concrete strategies.

One thing to try is creating a checklist of all the steps that go into studying. Have your child mark off each one. Lists can help kids monitor their work.

Explore more study strategies for grade-schoolers and teens .

The challenge: Recalling information

Some kids have trouble holding on to information so they can use it later. (This skill is called working memory. ) They may study for hours but remember nothing the next day. But there are different types of memory.

If your child has trouble with verbal memory, try using visual study aids like graphs, maps, or drawings.

Practice “muscle memory” exercises to help kids with working memory.

The challenge: Learning independently

It’s important for kids to learn how to do homework without help. Using a homework contract can help your child set realistic goals. Encourage “thinking out loud.”

Get tips for helping grade-schoolers do schoolwork on their own.

Sometimes, homework challenges don’t go away despite your best efforts. Look for signs that kids may have too much homework . And learn how to talk with teachers about concerns .

Key takeaways

Some kids have a hard time doing schoolwork on their own.

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My sister “Jenna” and her husband “Grant” have been having some friction in their marriage over the last year. It stems from Grant being flirty with other women, leading Jenna to suspect him of cheating on her. He denies anything is going on and says he just enjoys giving women compliments and they enjoy receiving them. He has allowed Jenna to go through his phone and email. She has found nothing, but she still says she has a gut feeling he isn’t being honest with her.

Last week over coffee, she came to me with a proposition that left me floored: She wants me to try to see if I can get Grant to say yes to sleeping with me the next time I’m at their place when she (as far as Grant thinks) isn’t home. Her plan is for me to seduce him, get him into their bedroom while she hides in the closet, and emerge from hiding when it’s clear he’s willing to go through with it but before anything happens. I said there was no chance I would entertain this and for her to hire a private detective to catch him if she thinks he’s cheating (she can afford to). She threw a tantrum, telling me I was a bad sister, and saying she would do it for me if I were in her position. I told her that her marital problems were between her and Grant, and I left. A couple of days later, I received a call from our mother. Jenna had run this insane scheme by her, and my mother actually criticized me for refusing to go along with it!

Our mother has never cared for Grant, and she has always taken my sister’s side and catered to her whims, but still, I am dumbstruck that she would expect something like this of me. I told her it was not up for discussion and never to bring it up again, and then I ended the conversation. Now both Jenna and our mom are giving me the cold shoulder. I am furious with both of them. Jenna is the sort who can carry a grudge to the end of time, and my mother will likely spend months giving me guilt trips, but this is non-negotiable. My parents divorced when my sister and I were kids and I am close with my dad, but I am too embarrassed to bring this up with him, although I know he would be outraged at their behavior. What can I do here?

—Baited to be Bait

Absolutely nothing. Leave your father out of it, let your sister carry her grudge for as long as she wants to, tell your mother that if she continues to bring this up, you won’t talk to her at all, and go about your life. This nonsense is no business of yours. (P.S. Your mother can’t make you feel guilty—she can only try. If she calls and begins to attempt to lay a guilt trip on you, say, “I’m hanging up now,” then do.)

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I have a 4-year-old who struggles in the morning getting up and then begins to hit and jump and yell. Similarly in the evening, when she also bites and spits. In the morning, it seems like anxiety about starting the day or maybe excitement. In the evening, I think it is tiredness/overstimulation. We are pretty sure that, at both ends, it is sensory-related, but we need some strategies to help us distract our little one or ideas about how to make the time less stressful for all of us. We know this all might be connected to our child being neurodivergent and are working on being assessed. Meanwhile, what do we do? This is a child who is super creative, loves having responsibility, playing with Legos, art, music, swimming, jumping, bouncing, etc.

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Dear Morning,

What I would do is focus on your child’s strengths (and passions) and build activities based on those into both the morning and bedtime routines. Parents understandably often focus on what’s most efficient and seems the most sensible to them—i.e., what best serves their morning and child’s-bedtime needs. Then, when things go awry (as they so often do, whether their child is neurodivergent or neurotypical), they press harder to keep the routine they’ve decided on. Who can blame them? Mornings are usually rushed, with the adults hyperfocused on getting out of the house, and at the kid’s bedtime, everyone is tired and the parents are usually desperate to get some downtime.

But if you want to make these critical moments of the day less stressful, why not try backing off your own expectations for them? Set your alarm 15 or 20 minutes earlier, wake your sensitive, anxious (or, yes, maybe “just” prone to overexcitement) child earlier than you have been, and do it gently . Put on some music you know your child loves and have a little dance party to start the day (I’m not joking—I’m also betting that this will put all of you in a better mood). Or wake them up by singing their favorite song and get them to sing along. (Or, even better, both.) If your child enjoys having responsibilities, make sure to give them some, first thing in the morning. Put them in charge of watering the thirsty plants, feeding the dog or cat, choosing which pair of shoes of the multiple pairs you’ve had them lay out the night before, and some particular aspect of making breakfast that they’re able to handle—buttering the toast, adding raisins to the cereal, arranging apple slices on everybody’s plate. Same with evenings: Have a winding-down-to-bedtime ritual that includes music, gentle dancing, pet duty, choosing the next day’s clothes/shoes, and anything else your child will enjoy. Slow down and pay attention to what’s working—you know your child, I don’t. All I know for sure is that if you make the child’s needs your priority, in the end, you’ll be doing yourselves a favor, too.

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This is, I think, a minor complaint. My husband and I have a 7-year-old daughter and a 9-year-old son who look very much alike. They have very similar faces, both are tall and lanky, and they have the same hair type, skin tone, and eye color. Even their baby/toddler photos are difficult to tell apart (my husband and I can tell the difference, but no one else seems to be able to). They get confused for each other all the time, which usually isn’t a problem or, at most, it’s a trivial one, since all they have to do is correct the person who’s made the mistake (which they don’t mind doing). However, my mother-in-law is starting to get upset about this, saying we’re deliberately confusing people by allowing them both to wear graphic tees and jeans or shorts—clothes they’ve picked out themselves (though our daughter also wears a lot of skirts and dresses)—and not insisting they choose different kinds of glasses (they both need glasses; they did pick out similar ones this last time), but most of all by letting our son have shoulder-length hair. She says that by “letting” him be confused for a girl, we’re confusing him too.

He doesn’t like being taken for a girl, but he understands that’s the side-effect of having longer hair, and that because he looks so much like his sister, it means he may get mistaken for her. To him, although it’s annoying, it’s not a big enough deal to make him want to cut his hair (he likes it long!). Now he’s worried that Grandma is going to take him to get his hair cut. He has no proof of this, but he says he has a gut feeling it might happen. And honestly, I could see it happening. She does babysit sometimes, and she is definitely the kind of person who can go overboard. But whether she takes it that far or not, I don’t like her making these remarks to or around my kids.

My husband refuses to talk to her about this. He says our kids need to learn that they can love people and think that those people have incorrect opinions. This isn’t the first time my mother-in-law has said something inappropriate, but my husband has usually been willing to talk to her. I know if I ask her to lay off on the comments, she won’t. My son has tried to talk to her and she has an “I’m telling you this for your own good” sort of mentality.

—Mistaken for Twins

Dear Mistaken,

I wouldn’t let her babysit anymore. Not only to prevent her from dragging her grandson to the barber (I have the same gut feeling your kid does) but also to keep her from giving him a hard time when you’re not around to say, “That’s quite enough of that. He likes his hair. The kids wear what they want to wear. It’s not up for discussion.” You don’t have to ask her to lay off the complaints—you can just politely tell her to stop talking. And if she keeps going on about this off-limits subject, you can take your children and leave (if your husband’s there too, he can go with you or stay behind—his choice). If she’s in your house, and you don’t feel you can ask her to leave (that’s hard, I know!), you can still take the kids and go. That should get the message across, if words don’t.

I don’t think this is a minor complaint at all. I think if these kids’ grandmother believes it’s OK for her to talk about how your children wear their hair or what clothes they put on their bodies now, she will also feel it’s within her grandmotherly rights to talk about their bodies (etc.) as they get older. Nip it in the bud. (Nip her criticizing your parenting, too, while you’re at it.) As to your husband, take heart: His talking to her about this would probably make no difference anyway. Though it would be nice if he had your back. You might tell him your children already know they can love someone they don’t agree with. And that you don’t want to teach them that it’s OK for people to overstep appropriate boundaries.

“Tim” and I have two wonderful daughters and a very good 20-year-long marriage. Unfortunately, his siblings, “Lily” and “Scott,” have never accepted me. Lily’s objections are legion (my hair, my clothes, my opinions, ad infinitum—plus she was angry that I didn’t change my last name upon marriage) and she said awful things about the adoption of our second child.  Scott has been rude to me for years but he is less direct about it, and as he suffers from depression and severe OCD, I mostly have felt bad for him. Tim has never liked either of them (to put it mildly), but he was always the “chill” kid and from childhood on he was expected to put up with their behavior. And so he has.

A few years ago, Scott had surgery. He lives alone, and we decided to gift him a meal delivery service. I made the credit card purchase but sent it as a gift from my husband and me and our daughters (my husband and I don’t keep our finances separate, so the fact that I used “my” credit card made no difference). But Scott saw a receipt with my name on it. Nasty emails to me ensued: He didn’t ask for the service, he didn’t need or want it, how dare I presume, etc.

I’d had it—I guess this was the straw that broke the camel’s back. I (not Tim) ceased contact with both Scott and Lily. No one seemed to care—it was fine. But then Scott announced a plan to visit, and Tim suggested that Scott deal with his hostility toward me before that happened—he even (gasp!) proposed an honest family discussion. Scott hung up on him. Neither sibling has spoken to Tim for more than two years now. What a relief!  It was lovely not to have to think about them anymore.

Last week, Lily sent a letter to Tim’s office. She actually wrote in it that she “knew” he wouldn’t get it if she sent it to our house (!) but still claims to have “no idea” what the rift between them is: She can’t believe he has “cruelly cut them off” and says that she and Scott are “grieving.” Tim and I have both done some work around childhood trauma, which we both suffered in different ways, and we’re both in an OK place dealing with toxic people. But what do we do now? Tim wants to send a letter detailing what jerks they’ve been. I say ignore Lily’s letter: I think it’s an attempt to pull him back into sibling relationships that were never beneficial for him, even without me factored in. But I know they are his siblings, not mine. What do you think?

—No Contact Was Bliss

Dear Bliss,

They are his sibling, not yours. He’s had a lifelong relationship with them, however dysfunctional. So he gets to decide how to handle Lily’s letter. If it would make him feel better to (finally) get something off his chest, why shouldn’t he? There are a lot of years of “chill” he may be ready to shake off.

Of course her letter is Lily’s attempt to pull her bother back in—but whether he actually does get pulled back in is up to him. I recognize that the silence between your husband and his two difficult, unpleasant, hostile siblings has been wonderful for you, and that you’d like to keep things this way. But permanent estrangement may not feel as wonderful to him, and I don’t think it’s wise to try to talk him into it if he’s not keen on the idea. Telling him you fear that Lily will trick him into returning to the toxic fold is tantamount to telling him you don’t trust him to stand up for himself, make good decisions, or see through her manipulation. Instead, tell him you’ll support him no matter what he does. There’s nothing wrong with letting him know that you don’t believe his writing to her will change anything about the way she and Scott behave, but that if responding to her letter will help him in any way, you’re all for it. And do your best to mean what you say, OK?

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I’m a straight woman in my 20s and until recently was dating a man in his early 30s. Despite our chemistry, he broke up with me because he wants to have children and I don’t—not in the near  or  distant future. I do not dislike children. I have worked as a teacher and a librarian with kids of all ages and enjoyed it; I simply don’t want any of my own, and I have always been vocal to my partners about this. But until now, I have mostly dated men closer to my age for whom that might not be a big issue (yet).

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Good afternoon! I want to extend my thanks to VALOR US for bringing us all together for this important listening session and for the opportunity to hear from you all today. I also want to extend my deep gratitude to each of you for your hard work, dedication and service; and for joining us to share your ideas about how we can continue to advance efforts to create a world free from domestic and dating violence, sexual assault, stalking and other related forms of gender-based violence.

I am honored to have the opportunity to serve as the Director of the Office on Violence Against Women (OVW) and to collaborate with so many dedicated individuals and organizations committed to furthering our nation’s vision for ending gender-based violence.

OVW is tasked with overseeing the implementation of key parts of the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), landmark bipartisan legislation first enacted by Congress in 1994. The hallmark of VAWA is a coordinated community response, which seeks to bring together agencies and community partners across many disciplines to address the needs of survivors. Because survivors’ lives do not exist in silos, it is critical that no individual or entity operates in a silo and that we all work together to prevent and effectively address gender-based violence.

Prevention is crucial in addressing gender-based violence because it tackles the root causes before they manifest into harmful actions. By focusing on prevention at all levels, we create a comprehensive strategy that not only protects potential victims but fosters an environment of respect and equality. At the individual level, we need to educate and raise awareness, equipping people, especially our young people, to recognize and challenge harmful behaviors. We need to support community initiatives that foster a culture of non-violence and provide robust support for survivors. Additionally, it is critical that we support policy and systemic changes that prioritize the needs of survivors and promote long-term shifts in norms and paradigms, including challenging norms that perpetuate victim-blaming.

Continuing to strengthen a coordinated community approach is necessary not only at the local and state level, but also at the federal level. It is with that goal in mind that the White House launched the first-ever U.S. National Plan to End Gender-Based Violence (GBV) in May of 2023, with the collaboration of more than 15 federal agencies, and following significant engagement with stakeholders. We are grateful that VALOR US hosted a listening session at the time with hundreds of participants, which was focused on the theme of prevention and provided a lot of valuable input.

The National Plan on GBV advances a whole-of-government approach to preventing and ending gender-based violence — which we refer to as a “federal coordinated community response” — and it acts as a blueprint that continues to build on the lessons learned and achievements made through the efforts of survivors, advocates and others in the field.

To that end, I would like to share with you a few of the ways that OVW is working alongside other federal agencies to prevent gender-based violence.

OVW’s Children and Youth & Engaging Men Grant Programs support local initiatives to prevent gender-based violence through school- and community-based education. Engaging in prevention work is a program requirement for these grants. We know that teaching youth about healthy relationships is a critical form of primary prevention, and our grantees are working to do just that. For example, a grantee of the Engaging Men grant program developed a comic book and rap song highlighting healthy teen relationships and uplifting how peers can support survivors. The Children and Youth & Engaging Men Grant Programs also prioritize projects that support children and youth from historically marginalized and underserved communities. OVW funds organizations, including Futures Without Violence, Caminar Latino and the National Compadres Network, to ensure that grantees have support as they approach their work through an equity lens.   

Additionally, OVW’s Campus Grant Program funds colleges and universities as they work to address gender-based violence on campuses, including by developing and strengthening prevention education and awareness programs. To support the work that these campuses are doing, OVW, in collaboration with Futures Without Violence, just released an Engaging Campus Men Toolkit, which identifies the concepts, skills and tools needed to build a leadership pipeline for campus men to advocate against violence and for gender equity.

As we prepare to commemorate the 30th anniversary of VAWA this September, it is an opportunity for all of us to collectively reflect on the substantial progress that has been made — but also how much further we have to go. There have been significant paradigm shifts in society’s perceptions of gender-based violence and our responses to it, but many survivors still encounter significant challenges navigating complex systems and accessing critical resources and support.

As we move forward, we must continue to amplify the voices and leadership of survivors — work you all do every day — to advance a whole-of-society approach that continues to lift these issues out of the shadows and work toward a vision of preventing and ending gender-based violence. I so appreciate your dedication to making this vision a reality, and your willingness to share your voices and unique perspectives with us today. I very much look forward to hearing from you. Thank you.

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CULVER CITY, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 21: U.S. President Joe Biden delivers remarks on canceling ... [+] student debt at Culver City Julian Dixon Library on February 21, 2024 in Culver City, California. The Biden administration announced it will forgive $1.2 billion in student debt for more than 150,000 borrowers who are enrolled in the Saving on a Valuable Education (SAVE) repayment plan. According to the White House, Biden has canceled a total of $138 billion in student debt for close to 3.9 million borrowers. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images)

The Biden administration's Saving On A Valuable Education (SAVE) Plan promised to help millions of borrowers repay their student loans. Not only did this plan have a higher income threshold to qualify for $0 monthly payments on eligible loans, but it required for just 5% of borrower's discretionary income instead of the typical 10%.

As an income-driven repayment plan, the SAVE plan also created a path toward loan forgiveness after requirements were met. Specifically, borrowers on SAVE would make monthly payments for 20 years on undergraduate loans and 25 years for graduate loans before having their remaining loan balances forgiven.

Unfortunately, two separate U.S. appeals court blocked its implementation altogether in July. In the meantime, borrowers who already opted into the SAVE repayment plan have moved into temporary forbearance.

This means borrowers on SAVE are currently paying $0 on their student loans. Fortunately, loans on the SAVE plan aren't accruing interest during this time period, either.

With SAVE Paused, What Should Borrowers Be Doing?

With the SAVE plan paused and 8 million borrowers currently in forbearance, many are left wondering what they can (and should) do while they wait to hear what comes next. While borrowers can easily stay the course with $0 monthly payments and wait things out, wealth advisor Jack Wang of Innovative Advisory Group says the current pause is a great opportunity for consumers to shore up other aspects of their financial health.

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Allocating loan payments to a savings account for emergencies is one strategy Wang recommends, along with using money saved to pay down other types of debt. The latter strategy can be especially helpful for those who can pay off a loan completely while they wait to see what happens with their federal student loans, he said. Paying off high-interest debt like credit card debt can also yield huge savings and help borrowers get out of debt faster.

Personal finance educator Leah Young of the AccessLex Institute adds that the current pause on payments could make it easier to save up the down payment for a home. And if you don't think you have enough time to make a financial impact, Young says to think again.

"It could take years for the courts to decide the legality of SAVE," she says.

This means money that would otherwise go toward student loans could be used to achieve multiple financial goals all at once.

Young also recommends that borrowers account for these funds outside of discretionary purchases so their budgets aren't strained when their student loan payments resume. In other words, don't let money that would otherwise go toward monthly student loan payments get spent elsewhere in your budget.

What About SAVE Plan Borrowers Pursuing PSLF?

While being stuck in limbo is bad enough, another wrinkle comes into play for borrowers on the SAVE plan who have been pursuing Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). This program is geared to individuals who work in eligible public service positions, and it requires 10 years (or 120 months) of payments toward an income-driven plan before forgiving remaining loan balances.

Obviously, not having payments right now pushes the timeline for forgiveness through PSLF back, and this is something most borrowers do not want, especially if borrowers were close to the 120 payment milestone.

Young says borrowers who can afford the higher payments on the Income-Based Repayment (IBR) Plan can consider contacting their loan servicer to switch plans if they want forgiveness through PSLF as soon as they can.

If SAVE is fully reinstated, they should be able to return to the plan from IBR, barring any unprecedented actions from the courts, she added. If the courts preserve SAVE only for existing enrollees, however, switching to IBR now could potentially eliminate the option to return to SAVE in the future.

"Borrowers should carefully weigh the risks of staying put on the SAVE plan and losing months of service towards forgiveness against potentially losing access to the plan in the future," says Young.

The U.S. Department of Education also says borrowers nearing PSLF forgiveness on the SAVE plan can "buy back" months of PSLF credit for time spent in forbearance.

"Currently, borrowers with 120 months of eligible employment can make payments to cover past months that were not counted as qualifying payments because the borrower was in an ineligible deferment or forbearance status," according to an ED press release . "Borrowers must submit a buyback request and make an extra payment of at least as much as what they would have owed under an income-driven repayment (IDR) plan during the months they are trying to buy back."

Buy back credit is only an option for borrowers pursuing PSLF on the SAVE Plan if they still have an outstanding balance on their loans, they have approved qualifying employment for these same months, and the process will help them achieve 120 qualifying payments toward PSLF forgiveness.

What If The SAVE Plan Is Ultimately Struck Down?

While nobody can predict the future, there's a real possibility the SAVE repayment plan will be ruled unconstitutional and ended completely. For that reason, borrowers currently on the plan should at least explore other options for repayment and how they might impact their monthly payment.

For example, borrowers can use the Loan Simulator at Studentaid.gov to look at other potential repayment plans and figure out what the new monthly payment would be. Specifically, borrowers should look at other income-driven repayment plans that lead to loan forgiveness, including the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) Repayment Plan and the Income-Based Repayment (IBR) Plan.

Consumers can also take this time to make adjustments in their monthly budgets, either by getting a part-time job or reducing expenses. Either strategy would leave them with more disposable income that could be used for student loan payments and other bills.

"It's easier to make gradual adjustments now instead of having to make a big adjustment at the last minute," says Wang.

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Millions of student-loan borrowers are getting new details on qualifying for Biden's broader debt cancellation plan coming this fall

• The Education Department is moving forward with its broader student-loan forgiveness plan.
• It released new details on qualifying for the relief, set to be implemented this fall.
• It also sent emails to borrowers last week informing them of the August 30 deadline to opt out.

The Education Department is getting closer to delivering student-loan forgiveness to millions of borrowers.

Last week, the department announced it would be sending emails to all student-loan borrowers with at least one outstanding federal loan to update them on President Joe Biden's plan to cancel student debt using the Higher Education Act of 1965.

Expected to benefit more than 30 million borrowers, the plan would cancel some or all student debt for:

• Borrowers who owed more than they did when they first entered repayment
• Borrowers who entered repayment at least 20 years ago
• Borrowers who would be eligible for forgiveness through programs like Public Service Loan Forgiveness or income-driven repayment but haven't yet applied
• And borrowers who attended schools that left them with too much debt compared to post-graduation earnings.

The emails sent last week also specified an August 30 deadline for borrowers to opt out of the relief by contacting their servicers. They may choose to opt out for a number of reasons, including avoiding potential state tax liabilities.

Along with the emails, the department recently updated its guidance on Federal Student Aid with more information on qualifying for this relief. Specifically, the department says that only borrowers who have "entered repayment on at least one of their loans when the debt relief is applied" would be "eligible for forgiveness on the loan(s) in repayment."

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This means that borrowers with federal subsidized and unsubsidized loans are considered to have entered into repayment once their grace period ends, typically six months after they finish school. Borrowers with PLUS loans are considered to have entered repayment when their loans are fully disbursed.

Once the department finalizes its rules, it's set to begin implementing the relief in the fall, and unless a borrower wishes to opt out, they don't need to take any action to qualify.

For borrowers enrolled in an income-driven repayment plan at the time of the relief, if they earn less than $120,000 a year individually or $240,000 as a married couple filing jointly, the amount of their current balance that is greater than their original balance would be forgiven under the proposed rule.

Borrowers not enrolled in an income-driven repayment plan would qualify for $20,000 in relief or the amount of their current balance that's greater than what they originally borrowed, whichever is smaller.

While the department is continuing to move forward with the finalization, the relief will probably run into legal challenges that could halt or block the plan.

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