out-of-state tuition
Distant student surcharge
Out-of-state tuition is the higher rate charged by public colleges and universities to students who are not residents of the state where the school is located.
State taxpayers subsidize their public institutions, so residents pay less; students from elsewhere pay the full freight.
The difference can be substantial—often double or triple the in-state rate.
She chose a state school close to home to avoid out-of-state tuition.
- nonresidentOne dwelling elsewhere
- out of pocketPaid from personal funds
- sticker shockDistress from unexpected expense
- feesCosts for services
- cost of attendanceAll enrollment-related charges
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