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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While such a payment could significantly boost American households, distributing large-scale financial aid comes with a hefty price tag.
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Shahar Ziv, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2025
The order will require all federal agencies and departments to conduct a thorough review of government programs to identify any that provide financial aid or other benefits to undocumented individuals.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 21 Feb. 2025
The center will offer educational programs, social services and financial aid and host nonprofits including Community Counseling Centers of Southern Nevada, which will provide mental health support through counseling and music therapy.
—Leena Tailor, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 Feb. 2025
The letter specifically cited using race in decisions related to admissions, financial aid and scholarships.
—Carly Mallenbaum, Axios, 20 Feb. 2025
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Shahar Ziv, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2025
The order will require all federal agencies and departments to conduct a thorough review of government programs to identify any that provide financial aid or other benefits to undocumented individuals.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 21 Feb. 2025
The center will offer educational programs, social services and financial aid and host nonprofits including Community Counseling Centers of Southern Nevada, which will provide mental health support through counseling and music therapy.
—Leena Tailor, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 Feb. 2025
The letter specifically cited using race in decisions related to admissions, financial aid and scholarships.
—Carly Mallenbaum, Axios, 20 Feb. 2025
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“Financial aid.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/financial%20aid. Accessed 27 Feb. 2025.
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