A new Facebook application is overtaking this school’s tutoring center, and will soon expand to other schools. Here’s how it works. 

Tutor Matching Service, a Facebook application used by the University of Florida as a supplement to its on-site tutoring center, lets students search for tutors by subject, class, tutor availability and cost (from $0 to $50 per hour).

It also gives students a preview of the tutors, including introductory videos and ratings from other students, so interested students can make a decision before scheduling an appointment.

Currently, more than 120 students have registered as tutors on the application, which arranges 50 to 100 hours per week when classes are in session. The tutors all attend the University of Florida, but the students come from the university, the nearby community college, and local high schools.

The TMS provides information for other schools interested in using its Facebook application. Its only catch: colleges must pay a $250 annual fee for administrative costs like printing and organizational outreach.

Sound like something your school could use? Share your thoughts in the comments section.

Tags: Tutor Matching Service, University of Florida