Grants
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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Wednesday marked the official launch of Workforce Pell Grants, making the federal financial aid program long popular with college students available for short-term vocational training.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 2, 2026
But two years after the Supreme Court untied their hands, Grants Pass has not solved homelessness, and things have gone from bad to worse.
From Slate • Jun. 27, 2026
If colleges do not submit the data, the government can fine them under the Higher Education Act of 1965, which details requirements for colleges that receive federal financial aid for students, such as Pell Grants.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026
Grants have been streamlined, programs merged, reporting reduced, and oversight of the $1.6 trillion student-loan portfolio shifted to a more capable agency.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026
“Can you take this note to her? I told her I would come this afternoon and drive her to Grants, but now with the rain I will be too busy.”
From "Ceremony:" by Leslie Marmon Silko
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