room and board

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Domestic service was the largest urban occupation at midcentury, dominated by Irish immigrant women who received room and board and could save significant amounts.

From The Wall Street Journal

Financial aid at CSU campuses typically covers tuition, not room and board, according to Rosales.

From Los Angeles Times

In 2006, the federal government once again expanded borrowing, allowing graduate and professional students to take out loans up to the total cost of attendance, including tuition, room and board and books.

From The Wall Street Journal

The sticker price of tuition, room and board at some universities can now reach near $100,000.

From The Wall Street Journal

And a lot of caregivers get free room and board while on duty, but sacrifice their own privacy and time with family.

From Los Angeles Times