Free education

Literacy & learning help

Free GED prep, ESL classes, adult education, financial literacy, and books for your kids — vetted programs from national and federal organizations.

12 programs

ProLiteracy
State / ZIP locator

Find a free local literacy class

The largest U.S. literacy network. Use their member directory to find free reading, writing, math, and ESL classes near you.

#reading
#writing
#math
#esl
ProLiteracy / NCFL
State / ZIP locator

Literacy Directory

Search by ZIP for free adult literacy, GED, and ESL programs in your county.

#zip search
#ged
#adult ed
GED Testing Service
National

GED Prep & Testing

Free study guides, practice tests, and a locator for in-person GED classes and online prep — many states offer it free for low-income adults.

#ged
#diploma
#free prep
Khan Academy
National

Free K–12 + adult learning

Free, self-paced classes from elementary through SAT/GED prep — math, reading, science, finances. Great for moms learning alongside kids.

#math
#reading
#test prep
#free
Reading Is Fundamental (RIF)
National

Free books for kids

Free children's books, read-aloud videos, and literacy activities for parents to use at home.

#children
#free books
#read aloud
Dolly Parton's Imagination Library
State / ZIP locator

Free monthly book by mail

Mails one free, age-appropriate book per month to enrolled kids ages 0–5 in participating areas.

#ages 0–5
#free books
#mail
USA Learns
National

Free English (ESL) online

100% free English classes for adults — beginner to advanced, plus citizenship and workplace English. Self-paced.

#esl
#english
#citizenship
#free
Public Libraries
State / ZIP locator

Your local public library

Most U.S. libraries offer free tutoring, ESL groups, computer classes, homework help, and free children's storytime — just bring ID.

#tutoring
#computers
#storytime
#free
CareerOneStop (U.S. Dept. of Labor)
State / ZIP locator

Adult Ed locator

Find free or low-cost adult education centers, GED, and ESL programs by ZIP — federally funded.

#ged
#esl
#adult ed
#zip search
Barbara Bush Foundation
National

Family literacy programs

Family literacy initiatives where moms and kids learn together. Includes the XPRIZE adult literacy app.

#family
#app
#free
IRS VITA
State / ZIP locator

Financial literacy & free tax prep

Free in-person help filing taxes plus financial literacy support for households earning under ~$67k. Many sites offer English & Spanish.

#taxes
#financial literacy
#free
United Way 211
State / ZIP locator

Call 211 for local literacy help

Dial or text 211 to get connected to free local tutoring, GED, ESL, and family literacy programs in your county — 24/7, multilingual.

#hotline
#24/7
#multilingual