1. Money or financial support provided to a person or organization in need
The government provided financial assistance to families affected by the natural disaster.
O governo forneceu assistência financeira às famílias afetadas pelo desastre natural.
2. Loans, grants, or subsidies given to support education, business, or other ventures
Students can apply for financial assistance to help pay for their tuition.
Os alunos podem solicitar assistência financeira para ajudar a pagar suas mensalidades.