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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Now, Davis is working with The New School in New York City on possible financial aid. Matt Brown, Fortune, 8 Aug. 2026 Students whose family income tops $200,000 annually will also be eligible for financial aid, determined on an individual basis. Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026 Questions To Ask During Campus Visits Parents naturally have questions about cost, financial aid, and safety on campus, but experts say that college visits are a perfect opportunity for kids to develop confidence and grow their independence. Melissa Willets, Parents, 1 Aug. 2026 Global soccer leaders have used financial aid and development grants to small nations to push through initiatives and cover up inappropriate business dealings. Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 31 July 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 14 Aug. 2026.

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