tuition fee

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tuition fee

The student pays the tuition fee at the university's administrative office.

Definition

Noun: A specific charge or payment required for receiving teaching or instruction, particularly at a college, university, or private institution.

Usage

The term "tuition fee" refers to the money paid to an educational institution for the teaching provided. It is a standard, countable noun. - It is typically used in the singular form when referring to the general concept or a single charge. - The plural form "tuition fees" is common when discussing multiple payments or the fees for different programs or institutions.

Examples
  • The annual tuition fee for the engineering program has increased.
  • Many students take out loans to cover their tuition fees.
  • Does the scholarship cover the full tuition fee?
Advanced Usage
  • "to pay tuition fees": To make the payment for instruction.
    • He works part-time to help pay his tuition fees.
  • "tuition fee waiver": A grant that exempts a student from paying the fee.
    • She received a tuition fee waiver based on academic merit.
Variants and Related Words
  • Tuition (n): Often used synonymously with "tuition fee," meaning the charge for instruction. It can also refer more broadly to the act or process of teaching.
    • Tuition has risen faster than inflation.
  • Fee (n): A broader term for a payment made for a professional service or for a privilege.
    • The application fee is non-refundable.
Synonyms
  • Instructional charge: A formal term for a fee paid for teaching.
  • Academic fee: A fee associated with educational services.
Related Phrases
  • Tuition and fees: A common phrase listing the charge for instruction alongside other mandatory costs (e.g., library, student activity fees).
    • The brochure lists the total cost of tuition and fees.
  • Out-of-state tuition fee: A higher fee charged to students who are not legal residents of the state where a public university is located.
    • The out-of-state tuition fee is nearly double the in-state rate.
tuition fee

The student pays the tuition fee at the university's administrative office.

Noun
  1. a fee paid for instruction (especially for higher education)
    • tuition and room and board were more than $25,000

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