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semester

[si-mes-ter] / sɪˈmɛs tər /
NOUN
term
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For example, a student enrolled half-time during a particular semester will only be eligible for 50% of the semester loan limit.

From MarketWatch • Jul. 1, 2026

That could mean that even if they sign up for a full load in the spring, they won’t be eligible for the maximum amount of loans that semester.

From MarketWatch • Jul. 1, 2026

That means that while high school classmates are finishing up their last semester, these athletes are collecting NIL checks.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

A high schooler can enroll as early as freshman year and earn up to 11 college credits per semester.

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026

“This is the last semester of middle school. I’ll ride this out and make a new friend in high school.”

From "Bye Forever, I Guess" by Jodi Meadows




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