We’re a platform that empowers driven Scholars to lead, earn, and grow alongside the members they pick to be in their circle. Unlike traditional tutoring where you're paid hourly and companies take a cut, CleverCo flips the model. Our Scholars create their own learning circles, invite peers, and charge a monthly rate for access, not time. The more students they bring in, the more they earn. We don’t take a percentage. Just a flat $99/month platform fee. You keep the rest. This isn’t a side hustle. It’s your academic brand, powered by CleverCo.
of becoming a Scholar at CleverCo
Because traditional tutoring was broken. Hourly rates, middlemen taking cuts, and tutors burning out over one-time sessions. CleverCo flips the script. We give students the tools to build something bigger: their own academic brand. Our platform empowers Scholars to create their own circles, charge monthly, and support their peers in a way that fits their life. We handle the admin. They lead, earn, and grow. It’s not tutoring. It’s student-led education, reimagined. You're no longer bound by how much you charge, but by how much impact you give your circle.
process of becoming an esteemed Scholar at CleverCo
CleverCo is an invite-only program for now. To apply, you need to be referred by a friend, a current tutor, a teacher, or someone already connected with the CleverCo network. This keeps our community tight-knit and ensures every applicant is coming in with an understanding of what we stand for.
Once invited, you’ll schedule a short call with one of the student founders. We’ll walk you through what being a Scholar actually looks like, answer any questions, and make sure it’s the right fit for both sides. No pressure, just a conversation to get to know each other.
After the call, we’ll send you a registration form where you’ll tell us about your academic background, preferred teaching schedule, and a few personality-based questions. This helps us match you with students you’ll genuinely enjoy teaching.
Once your form is submitted, we’ll take 1–2 days to review your application. We’re looking for bright, driven students who communicate well and care about helping others. If approved, you’ll receive a welcome email and everything you need to get started.
Once approved, you’ll create your own learning circle and set your monthly rate. Invite your peers, share resources, and teach on your schedule. You’ll earn 100% of your revenue minus a flat $99 platform fee CleverCo takes to support operations. Plus, get a $150 sign-on bonus and $20 for every friend you refer. We handle the admin and payouts so you can focus on helping your students grow.
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