financial aid
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of financial aid
First recorded in 1770–80, for an earlier sense
Example Sentences
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The report urged Yale to expand tuition-free eligibility and financial aid for graduate students as well as scrutinize curriculum diversity.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026
While prison sentences are virtually non-existent, failing to do so can also lead to an individual being made ineligible for federal student financial aid and federal jobs.
From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026
If colleges do not submit the data, the government can fine them under the Higher Education Act of 1965, which details requirements for colleges that receive federal financial aid for students, such as Pell Grants.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026
The good news is that after accounting for financial aid and adjusting for inflation, college costs have moderated in the last six years.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026
“I couldn’t get any financial aid either,” Mark went on.
From "Outliers" by Malcolm Gladwell
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