financial aid
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of financial aid
First recorded in 1770–80, for an earlier sense
Example Sentences
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“Colleges in Canada generally do not offer financial aid to U.S. students,” Kantrowitz says.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 31, 2026
Its competitors have been more steady, aided by their urban locations, financial aid and aggressive enrollment strategies.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 30, 2026
That means that for students who get some sort of financial aid, Syracuse costs thousands more than its competitors.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 30, 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
Reach Higher would seek to help them along the way, providing more support for school counselors and easier access to federal financial aid.
From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama
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