Financial aid is a term used to describe a variety of forms of ASSISTANCE given to individuals or organizations. ASSISTANCE (10 letters) is a broad term that can refer to any type of help, such as money, goods, or services. PENSION (7 letters) is a regular payment made to someone who is retired or disabled. HONORARIUM (10 letters) is a payment given to someone for services rendered, usually in the form of a one-time fee. GRANT (5 letters) is a sum of money given by an organization or government to fund a specific project. ENDOWMENT (9 letters) is a sum of money given to an institution, typically for educational purposes. ALLOWANCE (9 letters) is a regular payment made to someone, usually for living expenses. ALIMONY (7 letters) is a court-ordered payment made to a former spouse after a divorce. SUPPORT (7 letters) is a payment made to someone to help them with their living expenses. FELLOWSHIP (10 letters) is a GRANT given to an individual to SUPPORT their research or studies.