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.
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The financial aid office suggests applying for private loans.
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Scott White,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
In his letter, Bryant cited the Collegiate Consulting report, which states in a Title IX section that women make up 59% of the school’s student athletes but receive only 56% of student athlete financial aid.
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Tarini Mehta,
Sacbee.com,
1 July 2026
Eligible parents could previously borrow up to the full cost of attendance after other financial aid was applied.
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Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
30 June 2026
The law requires all colleges that accept federal financial aid to publicly report campus crime statistics every year.
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Joaquin Sapien,
ProPublica,
30 June 2026
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Scott White,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
In his letter, Bryant cited the Collegiate Consulting report, which states in a Title IX section that women make up 59% of the school’s student athletes but receive only 56% of student athlete financial aid.
—
Tarini Mehta,
Sacbee.com,
1 July 2026
Eligible parents could previously borrow up to the full cost of attendance after other financial aid was applied.
—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
30 June 2026
The law requires all colleges that accept federal financial aid to publicly report campus crime statistics every year.
—
Joaquin Sapien,
ProPublica,
30 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for financial aid
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“Financial aid.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/financial%20aid. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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