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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The Scotland invasion for the World Cup extended a large hand toward that financial aid, with their other hand gripping a pint. Mike Sullivan, CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026 The Chinese ambassador to Colombia said China will provide $1 million in financial aid and more than $2 million in humanitarian assistance. ABC News, 13 Aug. 2026 Throughout the process, Jeanice and Jordyn had to navigate a system neither had experienced before, from financial aid and scholarships to making sure Jordyn took advantage of every opportunity available to her. Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 12 Aug. 2026 Now, Davis is working with The New School in New York City on possible financial aid. Matt Brown, Fortune, 8 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for financial aid

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“Financial aid.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/financial%20aid. Accessed 21 Aug. 2026.

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