---
title: "Become Tutor"
method: POST
path: "/tutor/become-tutor"
tags: ["tutor"]
---

# Become Tutor

`POST /tutor/become-tutor`

Convert a student account to a free tutor account.
Creates a tutor profile and updates the user's account_type.
Also handles re-applications for denied tutors.

## Headers

- `authorization` string, nullable

## Request body

- BecomeTutorRequest — Request to become a tutor.
  - `tutor_type` string
  - `bio` string, required
  - `tagline` string, nullable
  - `gender` string, nullable
  - `country` string, nullable
  - `intro_video_url` string, nullable
  - `languages_taught` string[], required
  - `language_proficiency` object, nullable
  - `years_experience` integer, nullable
  - `teaching_style` string, nullable
  - `certifications` string[], nullable
  - `specializations` string[], nullable
  - `timezone` string, nullable
  - `availability_notes` string, nullable
  - `availability_schedule` string, nullable
  - `external_payment_info` string, nullable
  - `packages` PackageRequest[], nullable
    - `title` string, required
    - `description` string, nullable
    - `session_count` integer, required
    - `session_duration_minutes` integer, required
    - `price_amount` number, required
    - `price_currency` string
  - `additional_notes` string, nullable
  - `custom_starting_hourly_rate` number, nullable
  - `custom_starting_currency` string, nullable

## Response `200`

Successful Response

- unknown

## Other responses

- `422` — Validation Error

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