diff --git a/client/protocols/help.py b/client/protocols/help.py
index 0122efb8..1a564dc4 100644
--- a/client/protocols/help.py
+++ b/client/protocols/help.py
@@ -104,6 +104,9 @@ def animate():
             if 'output' not in help_response:
                 print_error("An error occurred. Please try again later.")
                 return
+            if 'requestid' not in help_response:
+                print_error("61A-bot is not offering help for this assignment yet. Please try again later.")
+                return
 
             hint = help_response.get('output')
             print(hint)