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

This would lead to a level of red tape and cost that most foundations argue is better spent on financial aid or other university priorities. —Kelly Meyerhofer, Journal Sentinel, 10 May 2024

The rising cost of financial aid is a big reason why. —Zachary Schermele, USA TODAY, 9 May 2024

The Education Department typically cancels federal financial aid debt for students if their university closes unexpectedly, as happened with Stratford. —Chris Quintana, The Courier-Journal, 9 May 2024

But the basic trend remains the same: State and federal financial aid at public campuses plus typical salaries that far exceed the wages for those with a high school diploma make college worth the investment. —Calmatters, The Mercury News, 9 May 2024

Net tuition and fee revenue—the amount institutions take in from students, net of financial aid—fell 3.3% from 2022, to an average of $7,353 per full-time student, according to a report from the State Higher Education Executive Officers’ Association. —Byirina Ivanova, Fortune, 9 May 2024

Before the overhaul, applicants typically received their financial aid packages within 72 hours of submission. —Bernard Mokam, New York Times, 5 May 2024

Rivas made the commitment after Republican legislative leaders suggested students involved in violence during campus protests should lose their state financial aid, and university administrations allowing the actions should also face financial penalties. —Lindsey Holden, Sacramento Bee, 3 May 2024

Texas’ guidelines for school counselors outline what their responsibilities should be, Including offering mental health support and guidance services like help with college applications and financial aid paperwork. —Silas Allen, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 May 2024