student body
Americannoun
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Etymology
Origin of student body
First recorded in 1920–25
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But starting this academic year, students who are enrolled less than full time will only be eligible for a proportion of the maximum federal student loan based on their level of enrollment.
From MarketWatch • Jul. 1, 2026
The changes are intended to clamp down on the skyrocketing cost of college, with student loan debt now at around $1.7 trillion.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 1, 2026
The student loan program dates back to the late 1950s.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 29, 2026
Sir Philip and Stern also called for the student loan repayments website to draw graduates' attention to the monthly repayments they actually pay, rather than the "very big number" of the overall debt.
From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026
They kept her printer hot with college, student loan, and financial aid applications.
From "The Serpent King" by Jeff Zentner
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