Tuition

/tjuːˈɪʃən/

Meaning & Definition

noun

The fee charged by educational institutions for instruction or training.

She is saving money to cover her tuition for college.

The act of teaching or providing instruction, especially in a school or educational setting.

He received tuition from a private tutor in mathematics.

A lesson or instruction in a specific subject.

The tuition focused on improving her writing skills.

From Latin 'tuitionem', meaning 'guardianship, attention'.

tuition fee

The amount charged for education per term or year.

in-state tuition

Reduced rate of tuition for residents of the state in which the school is located.

out-of-state tuition

Higher tuition rate for non-residents attending a school.

scholarship

A grant or payment made to support a student's education.

tuition assistance

Financial support provided to help cover tuition costs.

student loan

A loan designed to help students pay for their education expenses.

Uni fees

I'm broke from paying my uni fees this semester!

School costs

The school costs are sky-high this year.