financial aid
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of financial aid
First recorded in 1770–80, for an earlier sense
Example Sentences
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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
Trade-school applicants will find more relief after July 1, when Pell grants—the largest source of federal financial aid for low-income students—become available for some short-term career and technical training courses.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026
Join MarketWatch for a live talk and Q&A on negotiating financial aid, managing loans and more.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 21, 2026
Like Virginia, a handful of other colleges are not only increasing financial aid but also promising to give weight to economic class in granting admissions.
From "Class Matters" by The New York Times
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