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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As a result, the Swiss watch industry is turning to the government for financial aid.
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Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 12 Sep. 2024
Moreover, assets in these accounts are considered part of the child’s financial profile when applying for financial aid for college, which may reduce eligibility.
—True Tamplin, Forbes, 11 Sep. 2024
For these communities, global learners offer a most welcome financial aid package.
—Barnet Sherman, The Conversation, 13 Aug. 2024
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Harvard is back on top as the ultimate ‘dream’ school
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The upcoming presidential election also puts existing student loan forgiveness programs at risk.
—Annie Nova, CNBC, 7 Aug. 2024
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Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 12 Sep. 2024
Moreover, assets in these accounts are considered part of the child’s financial profile when applying for financial aid for college, which may reduce eligibility.
—True Tamplin, Forbes, 11 Sep. 2024
For these communities, global learners offer a most welcome financial aid package.
—Barnet Sherman, The Conversation, 13 Aug. 2024
More from Personal Finance: The best private and public colleges for financial aid
Harvard is back on top as the ultimate ‘dream’ school
More of the nation’s top colleges roll out no-loan policies
The upcoming presidential election also puts existing student loan forgiveness programs at risk.
—Annie Nova, CNBC, 7 Aug. 2024
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“Financial aid.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/financial%20aid. Accessed 24 Sep. 2024.
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