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Union County awards $254,520 in athletically-related financial aid to students in 2023

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Lindsay Stoaks President | Southwestern Community College

Lindsay Stoaks President | Southwestern Community College

Union County's Southwestern Community College invested $254,520 in athletically-related financial aid for college students in 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

This is a 0.2% decrease compared to the previous year, when the county invested $255,089 in college sports aid.

There were 103 male and 48 female student-athletes who competed for one or more sports teams representing Southwestern Community College in 2023. Male students received 27.1% more financial aid on average than female students.

Male students who play basketball generally receive the most in financial aid, followed closely by football players. Female students playing ice hockey often receive the most in financial aid.

Only a small percentage of college expenses are typically covered by athletic scholarships, and only for a select few students.

A study found that 71% of student athletes participated in sports to earn a college scholarship.

Financial aid for College Sports in Union County over 10 Years
YearAthletically Related Student AidStudent-athletes Enrollment
2014$236,334143
2015$235,219165
2016$231,504158
2017$214,815150
2018$197,451134
2019$253,199160
2020$245,187152
2021$262,767138
2022$255,089154
2023$254,520151

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