Tuition
Tuition
Tuition (/tjuːˈɪʃən/), from the Latin tuitionem meaning "care, custody", is a term that refers to the fee or charge for instruction or teaching, typically levied by educational institutions.
Etymology
The term Tuition is derived from the Latin word tuitionem, which means "care, custody". It was first used in the English language in the 15th century to denote the responsibility or guardianship of a student. Over time, the term evolved to refer to the fee charged for educational instruction.
Related Terms
- Education: The process of receiving or giving systematic instruction, especially at a school or university.
- Fee: A payment made to a professional person or to a professional or public body in exchange for advice or services.
- Instruction: Detailed information telling how something should be done, operated, or assembled.
- Teaching: The occupation, profession, or work of a teacher.
- Educational Institution: A place where people of different ages gain an education, including preschools, childcare, primary-elementary schools, secondary-high schools, and universities.
See Also
- Student Loan: A type of loan designed to help students pay for post-secondary education and the associated fees, such as tuition, books and supplies, and living expenses.
- Scholarship: A grant or payment made to support a student's education, awarded on the basis of academic or other achievement.
- Financial Aid: Money to support a worthy person or cause, in this context, to support a student's education.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Tuition
- Wikipedia's article - Tuition
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