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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Starting this fall, UW-Madison will require applicants to fill out the CSS Profile, an online application used by around 270 colleges, universities and scholarship programs to award institutional aid, separate from a different form used to apply for federal financial aid.
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jsonline.com, 1 Oct. 2025
According to prosecutors, Javice founded Frank in 2017 to help students simplify the process of filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, a government form for students seeking financial aid for college or graduate school.
—Christine Pelisek, PEOPLE, 1 Oct. 2025
Javice founded the company at age 24 with a mission to reduce student debt and make financial aid more accessible.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2025
The company said its offering, akin to online tax preparation software, could help students maximize financial aid while making the application process less painful.
—CNN Money, 30 Sep. 2025
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jsonline.com, 1 Oct. 2025
According to prosecutors, Javice founded Frank in 2017 to help students simplify the process of filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, a government form for students seeking financial aid for college or graduate school.
—Christine Pelisek, PEOPLE, 1 Oct. 2025
Javice founded the company at age 24 with a mission to reduce student debt and make financial aid more accessible.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2025
The company said its offering, akin to online tax preparation software, could help students maximize financial aid while making the application process less painful.
—CNN Money, 30 Sep. 2025
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“Financial aid.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/financial%20aid. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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