monthly tuition
Also called: uang sekolah bulanan, iuran bulanan
The monthly fee paid by parents for school operating costs.
What it means
Monthly tuition is a school fee paid every month while the child is in education. This term is also called monthly school fee or monthly contribution. The amount is fixed or tiered according to the level and school policy.
Why it matters for families
Monthly tuition is the most routine education cost and the one that most often leaks the family budget. If it is not included in the monthly budget, food money or savings will be affected. Repeated late payments can also disrupt the child's school administration.
Example
For example, monthly tuition of Rp750 thousand per month for one child. If there are two children, the total is Rp1.5 million per month or Rp18 million per year. This figure needs to be in the budget before other installments are calculated.
Common misunderstanding
Some people think monthly tuition already covers all school needs. The correction is that monthly tuition is usually separate from the entrance fee, uniforms, books, and activities.