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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Germany has been one of the most ardent supporters of Ukraine since the early days of the Russian invasion, supplying both military and financial aid. — Yuliya Talmazan, NBC news, 5 Oct. 2026 What readers are saying The comments reflect a range of perspectives on the complexities of college financial aid and tuition costs. — Todd Wallack, Washington Post, 1 Oct. 2026 Cabrera would do that by making student services easier to navigate and strengthening financial aid and other support, including for food, housing, child care and mental health. — Andrew Khouri, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026 The date the financial aid form was submitted can affect when students receive their offers. — Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 1 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for financial aid

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“Financial aid.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/financial%20aid. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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