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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Costs are down 12% in the last five years, while students have more options for financial aid before taking out student loans. —

Justin Kaufmann, Axios, 24 Oct. 2024 As a result of changes to the financial aid application, more students can now qualify for a Pell Grant, a type of aid awarded solely based on financial need. —

Jessica Dickler, CNBC, 23 Oct. 2024 Among these campuses are Ivy League universities, which offer some of the best returns on investment and the most generous financial aid policies for students with the greatest need. —

Zachary Schermele, USA TODAY, 21 Oct. 2024 At the prospective student stage, AI recruiters can provide personalized guidance at scale, answering questions about admissions requirements, financial aid, and academic programs around the clock. —

Vinay Bhaskara, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for financial aid

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