VOA慢速英语:美国一些大学未向学生提示实际成本

tuition – n. money that is paid to a school for the right to study there

scholarship(s) – n. an amount of money that is given by a school or an organization to a student to help pay for the student's education

specific – adj. relating to a given person or situation

calculate – v. to find a number or answer by using mathematical processes

apply(ing) – v. to ask formally for something, such as a job, admission to a school or a loan, usually in writing

institution(s) – n. an established organization

practice(s) – n. the action of doing or using something

motivation(s) – n. a force or influence that causes someone to do something

piecemeal – adj. done or made in a gradual way in a series of separate steps

fall(s) through the cracks – idm. to fail to be noticed or included with others