US Government Families Abroad

Academic support,
fully reimbursed.

DOS Tutors connects children of US Government employees posted abroad with qualified tutors — and handles every step of the DSSR §276.9 reimbursement process for you.

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DSSR §276.9 Allowance
Your child's tutoring
is a government benefit
$4,100 Per child, per school year
$65 Per session — paid directly to tutor
48hrs From registration to first session
Process

From registration to reimbursement — we handle it all

01

Register your child

Complete our short intake form with your child's grade, subject needs, and post location.

03

Get matched with a tutor

We match your child with a vetted, qualified tutor within 48 hours. Sessions are conducted via Google Meet at times that work for your time zone.

04

Pay $65 per session via Venmo

Payment goes directly to your tutor after each completed session. No contracts, no subscriptions, no hidden fees.

05

Receive your reimbursement package

At the end of each month, we send you a complete reimbursement package — signed tutor receipt, pre-filled Form 1164, and school letter — ready to submit to your agency.

Monthly Reimbursement Package
DSSR §276.9 Annual Cap
$4,100
Per eligible child · Per school year
Included in your package Form 1164 · Receipt · School Letter
Eligible agencies State · DEA · FBI · Military · More
Your out-of-pocket cost $0 after reimbursement
Curriculum

Expert tutoring across every core subject

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Mathematics
Grades 2–12 · Multiplication/Division through AP Calculus
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English
Grades 2–12 · Reading, Writing, Literature, Grammar
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Science
Biology · Chemistry · Physics · AP Sciences
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Economics
Micro · Macro · AP Economics
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History
World · US · AP History courses
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World Languages
French · Spanish · Mandarin · Other languages
Questions

Frequently asked questions

Who is eligible for DSSR §276.9 reimbursement?
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Any Direct Hire US Government employee posted abroad whose child requires supplementary instruction. This includes State Department, DEA, FBI, military, and other federal agencies.
How much can I claim per child?
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Up to $4,100 per eligible child per school year under DSSR §276.9. DOS Tutors tracks your cumulative total and alerts you as you approach the cap.
What does the reimbursement package include?
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At the end of each month, DOS Tutors sends you a pre-filled Standard Form 1164, a signed tutor receipt, and your child's school letter — everything your agency needs to process the reimbursement.
How are sessions conducted?
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All sessions are conducted online via Google Meet, one hour per session. Your tutor will reach out within 24 hours of being matched to schedule the first session at a time that works for your time zone.
Get Started

Ready to register
your child?

Complete the short form and we will be in touch within 24 hours to confirm your child's tutor match. Sessions can begin within 48 hours of registration.

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