application fee

[/ˌæplɪˈkeɪʃən fiː/]
nounpl: application fees
taxa de inscrição
1. A monetary charge required from an applicant when submitting an application for admission, employment, membership, or a service
The university charges a $75 application fee for undergraduate admissions.
A universidade cobra uma taxa de inscrição de $75 para admissão de graduandos.
2. A non-refundable payment collected by an organization to process, review, or evaluate an application
Most credit card companies charge an application fee that is deducted from your credit line.
A maioria das empresas de cartão de crédito cobra uma taxa de inscrição deduzida do seu limite de crédito.
3. A processing fee charged by lenders or financial institutions when you apply for a loan or mortgage
The bank's application fee for the mortgage was $500.
A taxa de inscrição do banco para a hipoteca foi de $500.
Application fees are standard practice in the United States for college admissions, job applications, and financial services. In Brazil, 'taxa de inscrição' is commonly charged by universities and for competitive entrance exams (vestibular). In Portugal, 'taxa de candidatura' is standard in higher education institutions. These fees are typically non-refundable, even if the application is rejected, and represent an important revenue source for institutions.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
processing feeapplication chargesubmission feefiling feeenrollment fee
Antonyms / Antônimos
free applicationno-fee application

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
taxa de inscrição
Most common and formal term used throughout Brazil
São Paulo
taxa de inscrição
Standard usage in business and educational contexts
Rio de Janeiro
taxa de inscrição
Also uses 'taxa de candidatura' in some educational institutions
Portugal
taxa de candidatura
Preferred term in Portuguese universities and institutions

Related Words

admissionenrollmentdeposittuitionregistration feeprocessing chargerefundablenon-refundable

Related Idioms & Phrases

pay the application fee
waive the application fee
application fee waiver
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