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Finance and Expenses

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fee
1.
fee
Noun

the money that is paid to a professional or an organization for their services

The lawyer's fee for handling the case was quite high.

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tuition
2.
tui
tion
Noun

an amount of money that one pays to receive an education, particularly in a university or college

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cost of attendance
Noun

the total estimated expenses a student can expect to incur while attending an educational institution

The financial aid office provided a breakdown of the cost of attendance for the upcoming academic year.

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student loan
4.
student loan
Noun

a loan taken out by a student to help pay for educational expenses, usually with the requirement to repay the borrowed amount with interest after completing their studies

She took out a student loan to cover the cost of tuition for her master's degree.

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tuition assistance
Noun

financial support provided to help cover the cost of tuition for education or training

The company offers tuition assistance to employees pursuing further education.

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fund
6.
fund
Verb

to supply money for a special purpose

The government funds educational programs to support student learning.

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bur
sa
ry
Noun

the administrative office in a college or school responsible for managing financial matters, scholarships, and student funding

Students can visit the bursary to inquire about available scholarships and financial aid options.

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endowment
8.
en
dow
ment
Noun

a natural talent, ability, or quality possessed by a person

Her musical endowment was evident from a young age.

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grant
9.
grant
Verb

to let someone have something, especially something that they have requested

The teacher decided to grant extra time for students to complete their assignments.

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school voucher
Noun

a government-funded certificate that parents can use to pay for tuition at a private or charter school

The government introduced a school voucher program to increase school choice for families.

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sponsor
11.
spon
sor
Verb

to cover the costs of a project, TV or radio program, activity, etc., often in exchange for advertising

The company sponsored the local sports team, contributing to their uniforms and equipment.

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sponsorship
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spon
sor
ship
Noun

the act of supporting or financing an individual, group, event, or activity, typically in exchange for advertising, promotion, or recognition

The sports team secured sponsorship from a local business to fund their uniforms and equipment.

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scholarship
13.
scho
lar
ship
Noun

a sum of money given by an educational institution to someone with great ability in order to financially support their education

She received a full scholarship to study medicine at a prestigious university.

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fellowship
14.
fe
llow
ship
Noun

the state of companionship or mutual support among members of a group

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Pell Grant
Noun

a federal financial aid program in the United States that assists eligible undergraduate students with financial need in covering college expenses

She applied for a Pell Grant to help offset the cost of her college tuition.

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Federal Work-Study Program
Noun

a United States government initiative that provides part-time employment opportunities for eligible college students to help finance their education

She participates in the Federal Work-Study Program to earn money for her college tuition.

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Public Service Loan Forgiveness
Noun

a program in the United States that forgives remaining student loan balances after 120 qualifying payments for individuals working full-time in public service jobs

She applied for Public Service Loan Forgiveness after working for a non-profit.

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scholar
18.
scho
lar
Noun

a person, often a student, who studies under instruction or is engaged in learning

The young scholar listened attentively to her teacher.

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