Synonyms for
Tuition
Definition
money paid for instruction, especially for higher education
Synonyms & similar words
Synonyms by register
Informal
Antonyms
Common collocations
- pay tuition
- tuition fees
- tuition costs
- tuition waiver
- tuition assistance
- tuition reimbursement
- tuition rates
- reduce tuition
Word family
Usage note
Tuition specifically refers to the money paid for instruction, especially at a college or university. It is often used interchangeably with 'fees' in an academic context.
Example sentences
- I have to pay tuition to go to school.
- The tuition for college is really expensive.
- I need to apply for financial aid to help pay for my tuition.
- The school offers scholarships to help with tuition costs.
- The tuition payment is due at the beginning of the semester.
Quotes
Education is the best provision for old age. - Aristotle
Education is not preparation for life; education is life itself. - John Dewey
The roots of education are bitter, but the fruit is sweet. - Aristotle