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

STRONGEST

forfeit hindrance injury loss stop

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The domains were a mystery to Ramani, but she was elated, especially when the school offered significant financial aid.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

After graduating high school, B.B. got into nursing school but couldn’t attend because she didn’t qualify for financial aid.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 28, 2026

The U.A.E. has reportedly been looking for financial aid External link from the U.S. as the war drains its finances.

From Barron's • Apr. 28, 2026

Lockwood hears from parents who wonder if saving for college penalizes them when it comes to financial aid.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 28, 2026

I had also received notification of my financial aid.

From "The Freedom Writers Diary" by The Freedom Writers

financial aid

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