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financial aid

[fi-nan-shuhl eyd, fahy-] / fɪˈnæn ʃəl ˈeɪd, faɪ- /
NOUN
scholarship
Synonyms
STRONGEST
assistance award charity donation fellowship reward
STRONG
bursary
NOUN
subsidy
Synonyms
STRONGEST
aid allowance appropriation assistance bonus contribution endowment gift grant payment pension premium scholarship support
STRONG
alimony bequest bounty fellowship gratuity handout help honorarium indemnity reward subsidization subvention tribute
Antonyms
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forfeit hindrance injury loss stop

Example Sentences

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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

The good news is that after accounting for financial aid and adjusting for inflation, college costs have moderated in the last six years.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026

Programs supporting low-income students, students with disabilities, and those relying on college financial aid have continued uninterrupted.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026

The biggest portion of the spending, 47.4%, went to student financial aid.

From Barron's • Feb. 14, 2026

If anyone ever did attempt to go to college, it’s because they hoped to get the financial aid money.

From "The Freedom Writers Diary" by The Freedom Writers