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tuition

[too-ish-uhn, tyoo-] / tuˈɪʃ ən, tju- /


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It is "unhelpful and unrealistic" to suggest that higher tuition fees would lead to students paying more money back.

From BBC Jul. 8, 2026

The leaders of Northern Ireland's five universities and university colleges have previously called for tuition fees to rise by more than £1,000 a year.

From BBC Jul. 8, 2026

According to a breakdown on USC’s website, estimated tuition for a master’s in journalism was $74,010 for the 2025-26 school year.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 6, 2026

He said while there might be some “modest” tuition reductions, the changes will likely “lead to further labor shortages in key professional fields, such as healthcare.”

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 6, 2026

Even though my dad worked as a waiter and bus driver to put himself through school, my parents hated the idea of my sister getting a job to help with her tuition.

From "Americanized" by Sara Saedi

After younger boomers finished college, access to government student loans expanded, tuitions rose and loan balances soared.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 17, 2026

The program allows businesses to receive tax credits on donations that go toward the private and religious school tuitions of mostly low-income students.

From Washington Times Aug. 12, 2023

Visitors from abroad are similarly astonished to discover that American families regularly pay astronomical college tuitions out of their own pockets.

From Salon Oct. 6, 2022

Student borrowing for college, trade school and graduate work has skyrocketed in the last two decades, in large part due to soaring tuitions.

From Los Angeles Times May 24, 2022

Horace suggested that the two sisters live with his wife, Mary, while he paid their tuitions at a nearby ladies’ seminary.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock




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