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.

Examples of financial aid in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Meanwhile, Ukraine’s allies in Europe are contemplating stepping up their financial aid in the wake of statements by U.S. President Donald Trump that Europe must take care of its own security. —David McHugh, TIME, 18 Mar. 2025

News National News Harvard expands financial aid to cover tuition for families earning up to $200,000 Prospective Harvard University students from families earning up to $200,000 will receive free tuition, along with additional financial support, according to Harvard's new release. —Jamel Valencia, Baltimore Sun, 18 Mar. 2025

Ties between the United States and South Africa have deteriorated since Trump cut U.S. financial aid to the country, citing disapproval of its land policy and of its genocide case at the International Court of Justice against Washington's ally Israel. —Humeyra Pamuk and Olivia Kumwenda-Mtambo, USA TODAY, 15 Mar. 2025

Students can start at a school that offers generous financial aid or easier admission, excel there, and transfer if desired. —Sarah Hernholm, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025

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