Stage of compulsory education
Article 12 of the Compulsory Education Law stipulates that ordinary public schools shall not charge students and their parents any fees, including various education fees.
Necessary learning tools
Article 13 of the Compulsory Education Law stipulates that ordinary public schools should provide students with teaching materials and other necessary learning tools, and provide students with necessary educational facilities and student apartments free of charge.
Higher education stage
Article 23 of the Measures for the Implementation of the National Unified Examination for Enrollment of Ordinary Colleges and Universities stipulates that students should pay tuition fees at the stage of higher education, but they can apply for national student loans or enjoy various grants and scholarships.
State funding
To sum up, the state clearly stipulates the payment standard of children's education expenses. Schools are not allowed to charge students or parents any form of education fees. Students need to pay tuition fees to receive higher education, but they can get state funding.