financial aid

noun

: money that is given or lent to students in order to help pay for their education

She qualified for financial aid.

Examples of financial aid in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Because of the extensive delays this year, some students won’t get their final financial aid award letter until the end of August, the U.S. Department of Education said in a recent update. —

Jessica Dickler, CNBC, 14 July 2024 But many organizations that help unhoused youth apply for financial aid were disappointed with the new application’s rollout. —

The Orlando Sentinel and Los Angeles Times Editorial Boards, Orlando Sentinel, 9 July 2024 Cost is a key barrier for many of these students, financial aid expert Mark Kantrowitz said. —

Danielle Douglas-Gabriel, Washington Post, 9 July 2024 The gift will also increase financial aid for students at the university’s schools of nursing, public health, and other graduate schools. —

Jodi Helmer, Fortune, 8 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for financial aid

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