financial aid
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of financial aid
First recorded in 1770–80, for an earlier sense
Example Sentences
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A senior at Yale University, she covered admissions and financial aid and served as investigations editor at her school paper, the Yale Daily News.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026
“These lawmakers have an opportunity to support workers by providing financial aid when they see themselves impacted by the raids.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026
In return, analysts say North Korea is receiving financial aid, military technology, food and energy, helping it circumvent sanctions over its banned nuclear programmes.
From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026
The new loan cap is increasing pressure on universities to cut prices and offer more financial aid.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 17, 2026
Luckily my financial aid package didn’t require me to fence, so I was free to make this decision without worrying about my tuition.
From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad
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