school fees

Academic enrollment charges

School fees are charges paid for education, typically covering tuition, facilities, and administrative costs.

The term appears most often in contexts where education isn't free: private schools, universities, or public education systems in some countries.

The school fees were due at the start of term.

In British usage, school fees specifically suggests private education.

Opposites
financial burden vs. financial support

school feesscholarships

Funds awarded for study

financial aid · grants · bursaries · tuition waivers · merit awards

paid education vs. free education

school feesfree education

Taxpayer-funded instruction

free tuition · tuition-free · public education · state-funded education

Family

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