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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When adding in housing, food, books and other costs, the total amount to attend Brown University, Tulane University, the University of Richmond, Williams College and other schools can easily rise to $100,000 per year for those who don’t get scholarships or financial aid.
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Thomas Adam,
The Conversation,
26 June 2026
The federal College Scorecard reports earnings only for students who received federal financial aid.
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Alison Griffin,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
Abbott also pointed to recent state investments in higher education, including more than $680 million for community college funding reforms and degree pathway programs and a $328 million increase in student financial aid funding.
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Tiffani Jackson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 June 2026
Since 2011, undocumented students have qualified for in-state tuition and certain forms of state financial aid — policy changes advocates like Bortolleto helped push for through years of organizing and testimony.
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Valentina Toro,
Hartford Courant,
19 June 2026
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Thomas Adam,
The Conversation,
26 June 2026
The federal College Scorecard reports earnings only for students who received federal financial aid.
—
Alison Griffin,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
Abbott also pointed to recent state investments in higher education, including more than $680 million for community college funding reforms and degree pathway programs and a $328 million increase in student financial aid funding.
—
Tiffani Jackson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 June 2026
Since 2011, undocumented students have qualified for in-state tuition and certain forms of state financial aid — policy changes advocates like Bortolleto helped push for through years of organizing and testimony.
—
Valentina Toro,
Hartford Courant,
19 June 2026
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“Financial aid.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/financial%20aid. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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