financial aid
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of financial aid
First recorded in 1770–80, for an earlier sense
Example Sentences
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Monroe’s family also launched a GoFundMe campaign in April, seeking financial aid to support his family and his treatment.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 27, 2026
"They're wanting to contribute to the community. They want to be independent of receiving financial aid and they're not able to do it - they're actually trapped in it, in some respects."
From BBC ● Aug. 21, 2026
Millions of parents who aren’t eligible for financial aid, but can’t afford to pay full price, took out student loans on behalf of their children.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 7, 2026
The financial aid office has also “met with academic departments and University leadership to review the implications of the new rules, so faculty and administrators are equipped to support students appropriately,” Jordan said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 6, 2026
“I’m in a war with the financial aid office.”
From "Genuine Fraud" by E. Lockhart
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