financial aid

noun

: 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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Since the settlements last summer, similar price-fixing lawsuits have emerged against some of the same top schools, which often have the most generous financial aid packages in the country. —

Zachary Schermele, USA TODAY, 18 Dec. 2024 Beyond financial aid, the organization fosters partnerships with employers, connecting students to internships and career programs to enhance their educational and economic opportunities. —

Ethan Cloud, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024 Texas was the first state to offer in-state tuition to undocumented students as well as state financial aid. —

Jeffrey Schweers, Orlando Sentinel, 14 Dec. 2024 Experts had also warned that problems with the rollout of last year’s Free Application for Federal Student Aid form would result in fewer students applying for financial aid, which could contribute to declining enrollment. —

Jessica Dickler, CNBC, 11 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for financial aid

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