financial aid
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of financial aid
First recorded in 1770–80, for an earlier sense
Example Sentences
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California’s high school Class of 2026 set a record by surpassing a 70% completion rate for financial aid applications, driven by a state mandate and school incentives.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 20, 2026
Because my school considered my parents’ income and assets, I didn’t qualify for financial aid and ultimately had to repay more than $130,000 in loans at 11% interest.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 6, 2026
A senior at Yale University, she covered admissions and financial aid and served as investigations editor at her school paper, the Yale Daily News.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 12, 2026
“These lawmakers have an opportunity to support workers by providing financial aid when they see themselves impacted by the raids.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 6, 2026
She shows me how to fill out financial aid and scholarship forms.
From "American Street" by Ibi Zoboi
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