Student Financial Aid
/ˈstudənt fəˈnænʃəl eɪd/
Definitions
- (n.) Monetary assistance provided to students to help cover educational expenses, often through grants, loans, scholarships, or work-study programs under governmental or institutional regulations.
The university's student financial aid office helps eligible students apply for scholarships and loans.
Forms
- student financial aid
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Commentary
Student financial aid encompasses legally regulated funding methods to support access to education; clarity in distinguishing types such as grants versus loans is essential in legal drafting.
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