financial aid
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of financial aid
First recorded in 1770–80, for an earlier sense
Example Sentences
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She attended Princeton on 90% financial aid and worked part-time jobs on campus such as librarian, tutor and bartender.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 24, 2026
After graduating high school, B.B. got into nursing school but couldn’t attend because she didn’t qualify for financial aid.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 28, 2026
The U.A.E. has reportedly been looking for financial aid External link from the U.S. as the war drains its finances.
From Barron's • Apr. 28, 2026
But now lessons from personal finance are being integrated into all areas of the Berea curriculum, where most students attend tuition-free and many get financial aid for room and board.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 21, 2026
As students came by, Blackburn would explain Virginia’s new admissions and financial aid policies.
From "Class Matters" by The New York Times
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