Federal Student Aid
/ˈfedərəl ˈstudənt eɪd/
Definitions
- (n.) Financial assistance provided by the U.S. federal government to eligible students for postsecondary education expenses.
The student applied for federal student aid to cover tuition and living costs.
Forms
- federal student aid
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Commentary
Federal student aid primarily includes grants, loans, and work-study programs, governed by federal statutes and regulations; precision in scope is key when drafting related documents.
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