The BYU–Idaho Academic Support Centers are designed to supplement classroom instruction and help students practice, sharpen, and master essential college skills. It offers one-on-one and group tutoring. Students spend an average of 12 hours per semester with individual tutors. Tutoring is free for BYU–Idaho students. The tutors and assistants in each of the Learning Centers (Reading, Writing, Math, Tutoring, and Study Skills) are trained and paid by BYU–Idaho. Because of this, all students have equal access and can be confident they will receive qualified, professional help in a relaxed atmosphere. Every semester, over 800 tutors are employed. In addition to the paid tutors, over 800 qualified students volunteer their services as tutors.