financial aid
noun
US
: money that is given or lent to students in order to help pay for their education
She qualified for financial aid.
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Ervin worked at Winthrop University in financial aid nearly two decades ago.
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Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 15 May 2025
Executive Director Aaron Arnold said all have some sort of financial aid.
—Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2025
While reports differ as to whether costs are rising or falling in recent years, college tuition is still a significant expense, even with financial aid and scholarships.
—True Tamplin, Forbes.com, 10 May 2025
The center offers information about financial aid, a Tuesday news release states.
—Grant Lancaster, Arkansas Online, 6 May 2025
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Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 15 May 2025
Executive Director Aaron Arnold said all have some sort of financial aid.
—Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2025
While reports differ as to whether costs are rising or falling in recent years, college tuition is still a significant expense, even with financial aid and scholarships.
—True Tamplin, Forbes.com, 10 May 2025
The center offers information about financial aid, a Tuesday news release states.
—Grant Lancaster, Arkansas Online, 6 May 2025
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“Financial aid.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/financial%20aid. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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