financial aid
noun
US
: money that is given or lent to students in order to help pay for their education
She qualified for financial aid.
Examples of financial aid in a Sentence
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Rivas made the commitment after Republican legislative leaders suggested students involved in violence during campus protests should lose their state financial aid, and university administrations allowing the actions should also face financial penalties.
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Lindsey Holden, Sacramento Bee, 3 May 2024
Texas’ guidelines for school counselors outline what their responsibilities should be, Including offering mental health support and guidance services like help with college applications and financial aid paperwork.
—Silas Allen, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 May 2024
Cortese explained that federal and state law provides extensive financial aid to homeless youth enrolled in college, but the aid doesn’t become available until the student enters school in the fall.
—Molly Gibbs, The Mercury News, 30 Apr. 2024
Republicans in Washington this week slammed the president for prioritizing student loan forgiveness at a time when the college financial aid process has been thrust into turmoil for many high school students.
—Alia Wong, USA TODAY, 12 Apr. 2024
And many students are still waiting to receive financial aid packages.
—Molly Gibbs, The Mercury News, 11 Apr. 2024
As many high school seniors wait for financial aid packages, some are left deciding where to attend without a clear idea of how much they might be expected to pay.
—Simmone Shah, TIME, 11 Apr. 2024
Comparing a financial aid offer from a dissimilar institution.
—Kristen Moon, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
California extends deadline for students seeking state financial aid amid FAFSA turmoil.
—Anthony De Leon, Los Angeles Times, 26 Mar. 2024
Lindsey Holden, Sacramento Bee, 3 May 2024
Texas’ guidelines for school counselors outline what their responsibilities should be, Including offering mental health support and guidance services like help with college applications and financial aid paperwork.
—Silas Allen, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 May 2024
Cortese explained that federal and state law provides extensive financial aid to homeless youth enrolled in college, but the aid doesn’t become available until the student enters school in the fall.
—Molly Gibbs, The Mercury News, 30 Apr. 2024
Republicans in Washington this week slammed the president for prioritizing student loan forgiveness at a time when the college financial aid process has been thrust into turmoil for many high school students.
—Alia Wong, USA TODAY, 12 Apr. 2024
And many students are still waiting to receive financial aid packages.
—Molly Gibbs, The Mercury News, 11 Apr. 2024
As many high school seniors wait for financial aid packages, some are left deciding where to attend without a clear idea of how much they might be expected to pay.
—Simmone Shah, TIME, 11 Apr. 2024
Comparing a financial aid offer from a dissimilar institution.
—Kristen Moon, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
California extends deadline for students seeking state financial aid amid FAFSA turmoil.
—Anthony De Leon, Los Angeles Times, 26 Mar. 2024
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“Financial aid.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/financial%20aid. Accessed 8 May. 2024.
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