financial aid
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of financial aid
First recorded in 1770–80, for an earlier sense
Example Sentences
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"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
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
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
Tuition for the inaugural class is between $24,000 and $36,000, with 30% of students on financial aid.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 4, 2026
She’d tried junior college, but couldn’t be bothered to do more than cash the financial aid check.
From "The 57 Bus" by Dashka Slater
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