### Question
Can you define what tuition and fees means?


### Answer
**Tuition and fees** is defined as the following in *20 U.S.C. § 1015a*:

> the average annual cost of tuition and fees for an institution of higher education for first-time, full-time undergraduate students enrolled in the institution

#### Citation:
  - *20 U.S.C. § 1015a*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 28-HIGHER EDUCATION RESOURCES AND STUDENT ASSISTANCE > SUBCHAPTER I-GENERAL PROVISIONS > Part C-Cost of Higher Education**

